Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" Touch 8GB 128GB SSD Ryzen 5 3580U Platinum

Surface Laptop 3 15 Touch 8GB 128GB SSD

This 15 inch touchscreen laptop runs Windows 10 Home with an AMD Ryzen 5 3580U processor, 8GB of memory and a 128GB solid state drive. The IPS display offers a 2496 by 1664 resolution and supports touch input. It connects via 802.11ac wireless LAN and ships in a Platinum silver finish. Buyers who need more storage or discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

Sustained load behaviour integrated graphics

The integrated graphics share system memory and are suited to everyday productivity, web browsing and media playback. Under continuous heavy workloads the quad core processor manages thermal output within the thin chassis without a discrete cooling solution. Performance scales with the 16GB maximum memory limit when both slots are populated. Extended gaming or render sessions will throttle quickly.

Installation and common issues

Memory is soldered and not user replaceable, so the 8GB configuration is fixed for the life of the device. The 128GB SSD can be swapped by a qualified technician but requires disassembly of the aluminium body. Driver updates are delivered through Windows Update and keep the Ryzen platform stable. Opening the case voids the manufacturer seal.