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Surface Pro 10 vs. Surface Book 3 13.5” - Detailed Specs Comparison

Here's what you need to know what's different between Surface Pro 10 and Surface Book 3 13.5” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

BY Evan Forrest April 02, 2024

Surface Pro 10 vs. Surface Book 3 13.5”

The 2024 Surface Pro 10 features the 15W Intel Meteor Lake U-Series 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 135U up to 12-core Intel Core Ultra 7 165U with the boost speed up to 4.90 GHz. While the 2020 Surface Book 3 13.5” features the 15W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-1035G7 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1065G7 with the boost speed up to 3.90 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13″ Surface Pro 10 (2024) and the 13.5″ Surface Book 3 13.5” (2020), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

Surface Pro 10 vs. Surface Book 3 13.5”: Specs Comparison

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Key Features
What's new	Better performance—It's 53% faster than Surface Pro 9. Better specs—It features the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, Intel graphics, 64GB of 7476 MHz LPDDR5x memory, 1TB Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. The first Intel-based Surface Pro with integrated NPU. The Surface Pro 10's Intel AI Boost efficiently drives AI features such as Windows Studio Effects and Live Captions, leaving thermal and power to run other critical tasks on CPU and GPU. Longer Battery Life—It now offers a better battery life with up to 19 hours of typical device usage. Better display with rounded corners—The 13-inch PixelSense™ Flow display now features rounded corners for seamless integration with Windows 11, an improved contrast ratio, an additional 150 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. Better serviceability—It's now easier to service and repair with built-in QR codes that provide convenient access to service guides, including internal markings that identify the number of screws and driver types needed for critical components. More 1440p Quad HD camera with an ultrawide field of view 10.5 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera New Surface Pro Type Cover with dedicated Copilot key
What's missing	Available for business only. Fewer colors - The Sapphire Forest are no longer available. The 5G model doesn't launch until later in 2024.

Availability	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Released	2024	2020
Release Info	Introduced: March 21, 2024 Pre-ordered: March 21, 2024 Released: April 9, 2024 Note Surface Pro 10 with 5G will be available later in 2024.	Introduced: May 6, 2020 Pre-ordered: May 6, 2020 Released: May 12, 2020
Pricing	Windows 11 Pro Wi-Fi only Intel Core Ultra 5 135U $1,199.99 8GB 256GB $1,499.99 16GB 256GB $1,599.99 16GB 512GB $1,799.99 32GB 256GB $1,999.99 32GB 512GB Intel Core Ultra 7 165U $1,699.99 16GB 256GB $1,799.99 16GB 512GB $1,999.99 32GB 256GB $1,999.99 32GB 1TB $2,199.99 32GB 512GB $2,399.99 32GB 1TB $2,799.99 64GB 1TB	For Consumer $1,599 - i5 \| 8GB \| 256GB \| Iris Plus $1,999 - i7 \| 16GB \| 256GB \| GTX 1650 $2,499 - i7 \| 32GB \| 512GB \| GTX 1650 $2,699 - i7 \| 32GB \| 1TB \| GTX 1650 For Commercial $1,699 - i5 \| 8GB \| 256GB \| Iris Plus $2,099 - i7 \| 16GB \| 256GB \| GTX 1650 $2,599 - i7 \| 32GB \| 512GB \| GTX 1650 $2,799 - i7 \| 32GB \| 1TB \| GTX 1650

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 Price
	Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i7 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Graphite Microsoft Copilot By Microsoft $1,273.99 $1,599.99 20% OFF	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Tablet - 13" - Core i7 12th Gen i7-1265U Deca-core (10 Core) - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Windows 11 Pro 64-bit - Platinum By Microsoft $1,427.00 $1,999.99 29% OFF	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Tablet, 13" - High-Performance Laptop with 10th Gen Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Pre-Installed Windows 11 Pro, Long Battery Life Platinum Finish QLQ-00001 By Microsoft $1,699.99 $2,699.99 37% OFF	See at Amazon
Surface Book 3 13.5” Price
	Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft $1,012.92	See at Amazon
	New Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft $733.92	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Book 3-15" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7-32GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum (Renewed) By Microsoft $1,299.00	See at Amazon

Display	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Size	13 Inches	13.5 Inches
Info	13” PixelSense™ Flow Display Resolution: 2880 x 1920 5.53M Pixels. Density: 267 PPI Color profile: sRGB and Vivid Dynamic refresh rate: up to 120Hz Aspect ratio: 3:2 Contrast ratio: 1300:1 [new] Touch: 10-point multi-touch Brightness: 600 nits maximum (typical) [new] Gorilla® Glass 5 Adaptive Color Anti-reflective [new] Auto Color Management supported Dolby Vision IQ™ support	Display Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (6M Pixels) Display Density: 267 PPI PixelSense™ Display Aspect ratio: 3:2 Contrast ratio: 1600:1 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Exterior	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Size Comparison
Dimensions	11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 209 mm x 9.3 mm)	Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i5) 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.51”-0.90” (312 mm x 232 mm x 13 mm-23 mm) Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i7) 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.59”-0.90” (312 mm x 232 mm x 15 mm-23 mm)
Weight	1.94 lb (879 g)	Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i5) Total: 3.38 lbs (1,534 g) Tablet: 1.59 lbs (719 g) Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i7) Total: 3.62 lbs (1,642 g) Tablet: 1.59 lbs (719 g)
Colors	Platinum Graphite	Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad	Not included. Compatible with: Surface Pro Keyboard for Business Surface Pro Signature Keyboard for Business Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard for Business Surface Pro X Keyboard for Business Type Cover Features: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12) 4 directional keys: Windows, Brightness, and Media Controls Keys; LED backlighting Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm) Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture. Surface Slim Pen Storage Magnetic dock Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen	Keyboard: Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1.55mm travel. Mechanical friction attaches the Clipboard to the keyboard. Trackpad: Larger size 105 mm x 70 mm, glass. Supports up to Five-finger multitouch gesture.
Ports	2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Supports USB 4.0 It supports fast charging with a 45W or higher power supply. DisplayPort 2.1 with supports up to 1 x 8K monitor, Data transfer up to 40Gbps. 1 x Surface Connect It supports fast charging with a 45W or higher power supply. Supports Surface Dock and Surface Dock 2. 1 x Surface Pro Type Cover port	2 x Full-size USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort. 2 x Surface Connect™ 1 in tablet, 1 in keyboard base, both supports charging and docking. 1 x Headset jack 1 x Full-size SDXC card reader UHS-II Performance

Internal Specs	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Processor	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 135U 12 cores, 14 threads, 1.60 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 165U 12 cores, 14 threads, 1.70 → 4.90 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.20 → 3.70 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 135U Intel® Graphics 4 Xe-cores, → 1900 MHz Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 165U Intel® Graphics 4 Xe-cores, → 2000 MHz	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Discrete Graphics		NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 with Max-Q Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR5 128-bit, 1020 → 1245 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores.
Memory	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 7467 MT/s LPDDR5x RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4x
Storage	128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD.	256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.	Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wireless 5.3 technology [new]	Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology

Battery	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Size	48 Wh Nominal battery capacity. 47 Wh Minimum battery capacity.	Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i5) Total: 69Wh Clipboard: 18Wh Base: 51Wh Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i7) Total: 75.3Wh Clipboard: 18Wh Base: 57.3Wh
Battery Life	Up to 19 hours of typical device usage [improved]	Surface Book 3 13.5” Up to 15.5 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply	39W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total) [downgrade]	Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i5) 65W Surface Power Supply with USB-A (5W) charging port. Surface Book 3 13.5” (Core i7) 102W Surface Power Supply with USB-A (7W) charging port.

Software	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
OS	Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro	For Consumer: Windows 10 Home 64-bit For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Free upgrade to Windows 11
Built-in Apps	Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial	Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial

Camera & Audio	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Camera	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 1440p front-facing camera with an ultrawide field of view [new] Supports Windows Studio Effects with: automatic framing eye contact and background blur 10.5 MP rear-facing autofocus camera with Ultra HD and 4K video [new]	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video
Audio	Dual far-field Studio Mics with voice focus [new] 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® Support for Bluetooth LE Audio	Dual far-field Studio Mics Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® Support for Windows Sonic for Headphones Support for Dolby® Atmos for Headphones

Misc	Surface Pro 10	Surface Book 3 13.5”
Inking	Designed for Surface Slim Pen for Business Integrated storage and wireless charging for Surface Slim Pen 2 with Surface Pro Keyboard with Pen Storage for Business Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2 The integrated storage and wireless charging for Surface Slim Pen 2 with Surface Pro Signature Keyboard	Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision
Sensors	Ambient color sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer NFC [new]	Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer
Security	TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in Windows 11 Secured-core PC NFC authentication [new]	HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box	Surface Pro 10 39W Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents	Surface Book 3 13.5” Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	1-year limited hardware warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty
More		Supports Surface Dial Supports both on-screen and off-screen interaction.