Surface Pro 3 specs and features
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SurfaceSupport for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
Surface Pro 3 and Windows
Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro edition (for commercial customers), which includes BitLocker data protection, domain join, and Remote Desktop Connection hosting.
Not sure which version of Windows you have? See Which version of Windows operating system am I running?
If you're not sure which Surface model you're using, see Find out which Surface model you have.
Diagram of Surface Pro 3
Not sure where to plug something in or turn up the volume? To help you get around, here's a diagram.
1. Volume 2. Headset jack 3. Speaker 4. Power 5. Front camera 6. Front privacy light 7. Front microphone 8. Mini DisplayPort 9. Full-size USB 3.0 port 10. Kickstand 11. Windows button 12. Charging port 13. Pen
Surface Pro 3 features
Work your way
Flip out the Surface Pro 3 kickstand to any angle and work or play comfortably at your desk, on the couch, or while giving a hands-free presentation. Choose the angle that's right for you. Multi-touch lets you use your fingers to select, zoom, or move things around on the screen (learn about using a touchscreen).
Surface Pro 3 supports standard Wi-Fi protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth®, and it has the ports you expect in a full-feature laptop.
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Full-size USB 3.0 port. Connect USB accessories—like a mouse, a printer, a 4G USB dongle, or an Ethernet adapter.
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microSD card slot. Use the microSD card slot for extra storage or transferring files. Learn more about Surface storage options. The microSD card slot is under the kickstand—it's shown in the Express yourself section.
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Mini DisplayPort version 1.2. Share what's on your Surface display by connecting it to an HDTV, monitor, or projector (video adapters sold separately). Learn more about connecting Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.
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Charging port and 36-watt power supply. Attach the included power supply to the charging port when your battery is low. Learn more about Surface battery and power.
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Cover port. Add Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 (sold separately) so you'll always have a keyboard with you. Thin and light, Type Cover even helps protect your touchscreen while you're on the go. For more info, see Surface Type Cover.
Next-gen power for your ideas
Surface Pro 3 uses the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor (i3, i5 or i7). Choose from one of the following:
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64GB or 128GB storage with 4GB RAM
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256GB or 512GB storage with 8GB RAM
Want even more storage? Learn more about Surface storage options.
Express yourself
Music, podcasts, and audio books sound crisp and clear with Dolby® enhanced sound. Need a bit more privacy? Plug your favorite headset into the headset jack. When you’re on your next call or making your next video, take advantage of the noise-cancelling stereo headphones. See Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories for more info.
And for both videos and photos, you’ll have two 5-megapixel cameras. Each camera has a privacy light, so there are no surprises. For more info, see Take photos and videos with Surface.
Make it your own
Learn about the optional accessories that work with your Surface Pro 3.
To take full advantage of all your Surface can do, you can download apps that use the four available sensors (compass, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope). If you want to learn more about Surface Pro 3, download the User Guide for your Surface (English only).
Hardware specifications
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Size |
11.5" x 7.93" x 0.36" (292 mm x 201.3 mm x 9.1 mm) |
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Weight |
1.76 lb (800g) |
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Display |
12” ClearType Full HD Display
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Battery life |
Up to 9 hours of web browsing1 |
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RAM/storage2 |
4GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB storage 8GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB storage |
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Processor |
4th generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7 |
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Network (wireless) |
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth® 4.0 |
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Ports |
Full-size USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort3 Audio jack microSD™ card reader Charging port Headset jack Cover port |
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Software |
Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 10 (depending on when you purchased your Surface Pro 3) |
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Cameras, video, and audio |
5.0 megapixel front-facing camera 5.0 megapixel rear-facing camera Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby® audio |
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Sensors |
Ambient light sensor Compass Accelerometer Gyroscope |
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What’s in the box |
Surface Pro 3 36W power supply Surface Pen Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
1 Testing conducted by Microsoft. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
2 System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/storage for more details.
3 Maximum display output from the Mini DisplayPort depends on the refresh rate and the screen resolution. For more info, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen.
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