For some reason, laptop makers think that people who like big laptop screens only want raw performance, and they add powerful processors and graphics chips that add weight and call for chunkier designs.
To be honest, these companies are likely responding to the demand. But what if I want regular laptop performance in a portable laptop package that also happens to have a nice, big 15-inch screen? I often wish laptop makers would just make 15-inch versions of their slim and light 13-inch laptops, but they rarely do.
Microsoft is one of the few companies that makes 15-inch laptops that remain slim and light and aren't overpowered. And the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 is a beautiful blend of portability, a large 15-inch screen, and enough power and performance to satisfy most people.
I've seen several disappointed reviewers comment on the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3's performance not matching its price, which starts at a pricey minimum of $1,500. They're not wrong and certainly have a point. Other 15-inch laptops have way more power for lower prices. But they're often things you should keep on a desk rather than lugging around in a backpack. And slimmer, lighter, and prettier gadgets like the Surface Laptop 3 tend to be more expensive than chunkier, heavier ones.
The Surface Laptop 3's gets a lot of other things right — and some less right — too. Check it out:
