Likewise, there are plenty of cases where the fabric can get dirty over time and even stain if not occasionally wiped clean. However, many customers found the idea of the material weird and off-putting.

The downside is you are limited to specific color choices and deck materials - so if you wanted matte black with Alcantara, that's a no-go.Īlcantara fabric on Microsoft Surface PCs: Everything you need to knowĪlcantara is a proprietary fabric that Microsoft has been using for some time on the Surface series. There are now four different color options, including cobalt (Alcantara), platinum (Alcantara), sandstone (aluminum), and matte black (aluminum). Perhaps the most significant difference this year - and a welcomed one - is the option to buy the Surface Laptop 3 without the plush Alcantara keyboard deck. As noted above, Microsoft has hidden the Wi-Fi antenna lines, which gives a cleaner appearance. There are no significant chassis design changes this year to Surface Laptop 3 over the previous version. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)

More on that in the benchmarks and performance section.Īrt meets laptop Surface Laptop 3 13.5 design This advancement is part of Intel's Project Athena that focuses on mobility and performance. This change is minor and inconsequential, but it demonstrates how much Microsoft is concerned about the overall look of this laptop.įinally, Instant-On is enormous. Microsoft has now hidden the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna lines, which were previously on the sides of the Surface Laptop. PD lets users charge the Laptop 3 with a Type-C charger, including anything from a phone charger (slower charge) up to rarer 90W or 100W chargers with fast-charge support. It can transfer data, power two 4K displays at 60Hz (DisplayPort 1.4), and it supports Power Delivery (PD). The Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port replaces the Mini DisplayPort of previous Surface Laptops. Surface Laptop 3 (right) reveals the darker color grey and larger trackpad.

Source: Windows CentralSurface Laptop 2 (left) vs. Sandstone metal, Matte Black metal, Platinum w/ Alcantara, Cobalt Blue w/ Alcantara Windows Hello face authentication camera, Firmware TPMġx USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x Surface Connect, 3.5 mm headphone jack

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