![]() It’s brighter, for one, reaching a maximum of 403cd/m2, and the contrast ratio of 833:1 is a touch better, too. In fact, testing reveals the Surface 3’s display is superior to the Surface Pro 3’s. There’s no need to reach for measurement hardware to see that the Surface 3’s display is very good indeed. Quality is stupendous, with colours that pop off the screen without ever veering off into oversaturation. That’s because the pixel density of 216ppi is identical. Although it’s smaller than the Surface Pro 3’s display, the Surface 3’s 10.8in, 1,920 x 1,280 display is every bit as crisp. Microsoft Surface 3 review: Display quality Microsoft hasn’t worked some TARDIS-like magic here there’s simply a smaller border around the cover’s edges. Likewise, the slightly smaller Type Cover is superb, with keys that are exactly the same size as that of the Surface Pro 3’s version. In the crush of a commuter train or economy aeroplane seat, the Surface 3 remains an accommodating travel buddy. This is no great loss, however, with two of the positions suitable for working at a desk, and the third ideal for use on your lap. The kickstand hinge is not infinitely adjustable as it is on the Surface Pro 3, instead offering three positions to choose from. It’s a canny choice for a hybrid device designed to flit seamlessly between tablet and laptop roles. ![]() Retaining the 3:2 display ratio employed on the Surface Pro 3 is a masterstroke: there’s no doubt a taller, squarer-shaped screen makes for a more spacious, usable display in both portrait and landscape orientations. Microsoft has done a cracking job of shrinking the Surface 3 without diluting the qualities that made the Pro so special. ![]() Microsoft Surface 3 review: All the features in a smaller case ![]()
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