Is the Surface Pro 3 fast enough for 2020?

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 released back in 2014 and was the first Windows 2-in-1 that many reviewers believed could truly replace both your tablet and laptop.
In this video we take a look at how the now 6 year old Surface Pro 3 fairs in 2020 as an everyday pc.
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Intel Core i5-4300U
4GB LPDDR3 1600MHz Ram
128GB SSD
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[@jaggyleigh9672]

I bought mine when it came out. I’ve used it maybe 20 times max. It’s still pristine and runs fast. I love it and won’t be parting with it any time soon

[@AldoJames]

That's amazing, how come you've only used it so few times?

[@ThumpinV]

Great video. I have a Surface Pro 3, it took a backseat to other systems over the years but I recently started using it again and have to say that I really love the Surface. It’s not the best tablet in the world, and it’s not the best laptop, but if you want a bit of both in one package, it’s a great device and something that I think is a very worthy contender to an iPad Pro. If I could have only one device and really wanted the function of both tablet and laptop, there’s no better choice in my opinion. The iPad Pro is fantastic but it’s still a tablet. Apple has done a fantastic job on the hardware and OS, but when it comes to getting office work done, the Surface is still the better choice IMHO.

[@AldoJames]

For years I've been saying that it gives me the versatility that no other device can, I now use a Surface Pro X as my daily PC and think its absolutely amazing

[@sultanabran1]

i've tried to use an ipad pro. most frustrating thing i've ever done in my life, after trying to use an iphone. no comparison in my opinion.

[@9Tailsfan]

Thanks! I'm going this for my 76 year old mom. I'm replacing her old Apple iPad 2. Think this will be perfect for her. She's not a heavy user. She just uses Facebook, KZbin, the clock , and calendar. I wanted to get her something that easy to use but fits within our limited budget. I think the size will work for her because her eyesight isn't as good as when she was young. She doesn't mind that it's an older model, all that matters is it works! So thanks for this review!

[@AldoJames]

Sounds like the Pro 3 will be perfect for her!

[@edwardgebran2808]

I have had a Surface Pro 3 as my daily unit since they launched. The keyboard finally started breaking down, so I just switched to a Surface Pro 8. However, its battery life was horrible, and the screen colours looked off. So I am back to the Pro 3. It is a beast. And I just got a new keyboard

[@AldoJames]

Great to hear the Pro 3 had been great bite really odd about the Pro 8. Did you try get it swapped as a faulty unit?

[@edwardgebran2808]

@@AldoJames Yes. i went through 3 of the Surface Pro 8's actually. i wonder if windows 11 is to blame? They all had the same issue

[@photolabguy]

I picked up a few used Surface pro 3's for $25 a piece. My wife's job was retiring them from the field. Slapped Windows 10 on immediately. Wish they had more than 4gb of RAM, but they work really well. Perfect for everyday tasks.

[@AldoJames]

😮😮 you got them for $25 each! That is such a great deal! Agree upgrade them to Win 10 and happy days! Of course, the more ram the better but for basic tasks, especially light web browsing 4GB should hum along happily IMO

[@overoula]

@@AldoJames i even use it for retro games with coin ops! and an 8bitdo joystick hehe

[@AldoJames]

@@overoula haha that's so cool!

[@saucysauce4713]

The ram isnt interchangable?

[@afolayanolajesu1599]

Hi James, how many apps did you open before the ram became full?

[@sawyerstambuagh8443]

I know I'm late to the party but this was an EXCELLENT review!

[@AldoJames]

Awwww thank you :D

[@cooltechyt]

200th subscriber !

[@AldoJames]

Awwww! Literally as you posted this someone unsubscribed to bring it back down to 199 :(

[@macyncallie]

my touchscreen is gone. the connector to the alcantra keyboard is faulty now. so now my Pro 3 is pretty much a desktop mini, relying on bluetooth keyboard and mouse. i must say though, it is still powerful enough for excel, browsing and netflix stuff. the screen and pixels are still crisp to this day. so i must say, if you're not planning to go mobile, this "mini desktop" still looks amazingly impress sitting on a desk!

[@AldoJames]

Sad to hear that the peripherals are starting to fail but really cool that you're still finding it useful and stylish after 7 years!

[@adamc.2230]

saw the new surface pro, can't afford it, ended up looking for refurbished old models that i could abuse. i was thinking of getting sp4 since it's very cheap now, but for the 'abuse' part, i was worried that i will have the infamous flicker issue within days. i NEVER turn my laptops off and just push down the lid to make it sleep. Do you think the sp3 would last much longer for that kind of usage?

[@AldoJames]

I think the concern about having it always on is the older components getting too much heat / overworking, just try get the latest device you can with your budget

[@davidsantos2312]

All versions of pro 3 are SSD?

[@jdbricksquad1017]

Yo I've had mine since 2015 these things are fast and reliable , built to last and I'm using it right now as I'm writing this comment. Only downside I could state is the fan noise when its hot. But use to it now

[@AldoJames]

Awesome to hear that yours is still going strong after 6 years! Yea the fan noise would be my biggest complaint too, the newer ones are way quieter and some don't even have fans

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

About to get this for a tablet app screen for my stream dead ass. Only thing does it get hot easily? I’m only going to use it as a scene switcher and a sound board basically.

[@AldoJames]

Hi there, did you end up getting a Pro 3? It does warm up quickly TBH

[@caylonalonzo3920]

Hey. Know I'm a bit late but any recommendations on where to purchase this? Really need one for school

[@AldoJames]

What will you be doing for school? If it’s not taking and general word, it’s still a good option

[@thedrugdealer6430]

Which one should I get surface pro 3 i5 8gb or surface 4 m3 4gb ? I see ppl sell it for 200-240 I wonder which one should I pick?

[@AldoJames]

Ohhh that's a hard pick! I like to Pro 4 with the nicer screen, fanless M3 so you won't here any noise and of course the nicer keyboard but the though of more RAM is very tempting. If it were me and just for home use, I'd go Pro 4. Let me know what you get!

[@thedrugdealer6430]

@@AldoJames since im wanna using ps i will go with pro 3 , waiting for it to arrived now , anyway thanks 😊

[@jasonlaughton7590]

Hi there I have the surface pro 3 since it was out and do t k ow which one to get now as windows will not update or allow me to update or upgrade to Windows 11 or get any mote update from Microsoft so don't k ow which surface to get next the surface pro x or the surface 5 or 6 or 7

[@AldoJames]

Do you need to upgrade or are you just wanting to upgrade? Thew New Surface Pro 8 could be a great option as it's a full redesign over since the Pro 3

[@Saad-cu9ol]

I am buying a surface 3 4gb ram 129gb ssd i need it for normal use only for school use or some using KZbin should i buy?

[@AldoJames]

Depends on how good a deal it is, for basic work and youtube it should be good :)

[@MaxWallstreet]

How did you find one new like that?

[@9Tailsfan]

I'm guessing it's probably some old stock that never got sold. Or the original owner got it as a gift and never opened it. You never know.

[@kadakamstore9040]

Getting surface pro 3 i7, 512gd,8 gb ram . What is your opinion?

[@AldoJames]

Solid machine with lots of storage!! upgrade to a new type cover and you're golden :)

[@rosshilton]

I use a Surface Pro 3 with i7 and 8 gb of RAM.. Runs fine, works with a Surface dock to a keyboard, mouse, big screen and a row of 2Tb USB disks. Works fine.

[@AldoJames]

How good!!

[@smnthdenise]

I'm about to get pro 3 i3. I'm thinking if it's a good buy? Core i3 is the only version available at my local store

[@AldoJames]

I used an i3 Pro 3 for a while it was really great, if it's for simple tasks I think it's still good :) you might want to get an external MicroSD card in the back for more storage thought :)

[@smnthdenise]

@@AldoJames thank you. Is it good for web surfing or typing in docs etc?

[@AldoJames]

@@smnthdenise It will be great for web surfing and typing docs :)

[@smnthdenise]

@@AldoJames thank you so much for answering! Will subscribe to your channel 😊

[@AldoJames]

@@smnthdenise You're welcome and thank you!

[@janvidb4377]

Is Microsoft Surface Pro 3 i5 processor, 256GB Hard Drive, 8GB Ram that has Windows 10. With pen and keyboard included a good deal for 300?

[@AldoJames]

Sounds like a good deal to me, how is the keyboard though? is it roughed up or in good condition?

[@janvidb4377]

@@AldoJames good condition

[@squishthatcat2685]

Is the keyboard and stylus included in the box?

[@AldoJames]

They're sold separate on all Surface Pro's as they come in different colours

[@nguyendang4620]

Just wanted to know can you put window 11 on the tablet

[@AldoJames]

Correct not officially as it doesn’t have a TPM and the processor isn’t supported. You can force it on but this isn’t officially supported

[@CoolTies]

Shame it can't be updated to Win11. Mine still runs smooth as new with Win10 today (SP3-8GB/256GB)

[@AldoJames]

There are ways you can upgrade but it's not officially supported by Microsoft.

[@Seseo17]

Just upgraded my SP3. It’s actually pretty easy. Quick registry edit and then upgrade from USB.

[@jude3046]

I have an 8 gig model, runs Pop!_OS (Ubuntu flavour) super smooth! And the screen is so nice.

[@AldoJames]

Awesome to know it's working well for you :)

[@TheCasanovaPugilist147]

man I tried to install Linux on Surface Pro. Tried Ubuntu. CentOS. Always an issue and when I finally thought I got Ubuntu running, it got extremely hot to the point where I thought it would melt my machine lol and I just said enough I'm going back to Windows. How the heck did you get it to run right lol?

[@overoula]

i just got 1 with i5 for 200 euro! for the price i think its an ok windows tablet:) also got one for 120 with i5 256gb 8gb ram but not working touchscreen and i will use it only with the dock like a standar pc for my woman surfing the net:)

[@AldoJames]

Sounds like you got a good deal on both! unfortunate about the touchscreen but it's still a great PC for net surfing

[@NoName-bg2om]

I have the same model with exactly the same specs. The thing runs fast enough today however only issue, It needs 8 not 4 GB Ram

[@AldoJames]

8gb would be great

[@shinkishimoto7607]

This had a 8GB option

[@NotEmi.]

I wouldn't get it. It gets super hot to the touch and the fan noises go overdrinking over the simplest tasks.

[@AldoJames]

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts :)

[@TheIdleCrow]

I ordered one off eBay I am impatiently waiting for, mine is also the i5, but the 8gb ram with the 240gb SSD. My last tablet before it died was the Chuwi Hi12 and it was painfully slow with the Intel Atom & the eMMC storage! But it was still neat to own a tablet till I think the battery died completely on it... & my theory is the battery completes the circuit between the charger and the tablet... This tablet will be more then powerful enough for what I do on the tablet, basically videos, simple games, and light web browsing. My only concern is how long the battery will last on this now 7 year old tablet. The eBay seller confirmed its good for 3 hours & 24 mins on KZbin. So already less then half original battery life... I looked up how to replace the battery..... & its possible..... But I really don't wanna attempt it! The fact you got a little bit over 2 hours likely means its around the same as the one I am getting, KZbin is basically a step above idling after all for this i5. Can't be blamed since the batteries are so old now! Even tho that one was technically new.

[@AldoJames]

That will definitely be an upgrade from your Chuwi! I wouldn't recommend trying to change the battery in it haha If it gets close to two hours or three hours of youtube, it sounds like it's still doing okay! Congrats on the purchase and let me know how it goes when you get it :)

[@ashutoshjha9147]

Where do you even find device like these

[@AldoJames]

Just got a bargain

[@daveramn2267]

So a quick question, is this a laptop or a tablet?

[@AldoJames]

Good question! I’d call it a tablet that runs desktop Windows

[@theinnovationclassroom]

Not bad!

[@AldoJames]

I was really impressed with how it performed!

[@FuegoConToTv]

👍

[@luna39900]

I'm still using mine after all these years. ..

[@AldoJames]

have you seen the new design on the Pro 8?

[@Killernochance]

How much did you pay for it? I'm buying a heavily used one tomorrow for $250

[@AldoJames]

Did you end up getting the Pro 3? Is it $250 AUD or US? If the body is heavily used you could always skin it?

[@Killernochance]

@@AldoJames $260 used, yes. perfect condition. battery's max capacity was only about 3k under new. 8gb, 256gb ssd

[@Dev_4_hire]

@@Killernochance if it's a core i7, that's a steal

[@AldoJames]

Yea you’ve done very well to get it for $260!

[@EA4GQM]

@@AldoJames same here,paid 500 aud,its the i7 though,500gb,8gb ram,plus the docking station and mouse.

[@rodrigo199077012]

Is is good for gaming ??? I want to buy one for my daughter... she just want it to play fortnite & roblox !!

[@AldoJames]

Fortnite might struggle on this one. What did to end up getting her?

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

The question should be: "What do I want to do with this unit?'

[@JKordero]

I just bought one on ebay but to watch youtube or netflix its... so nothing to do more

[@finleyjameslawson8380]

if you downgrade to 8.1 ou have better preformance across the board due to win10 been a ram, cpu and storage hog compared to 8.1 and 8.1 is disign for touch meaning its a better expirence over all even if 8.1 is out of support...

[@othn_alketab]

Im thinking of have one of these bc i want a tablet and i have only 200$

[@AldoJames]

It's good for $200 IMO

[@othn_alketab]

​@@AldoJames I bought it last day and its really good I mean it's still fine and I can play most of things I need

[@liamrt]

mine i7 pro 3 is still working now 😂 purchase at release

[@AldoJames]

That's awesome!

[@mmmhowbowfoqyew]

Same. GGz

[@Monty2022]

200gbp for core i3 64gb 4gb

[@AldoJames]

Niice!! How's are you finding it?

[@Monty2022]

@@AldoJames Its coming in the post today.

[@AldoJames]

Ohh congrats! Let me know how it goes when you get it all setup :)

[@outrun4047]

i7 8gb 256gb for £150...all because its got a dead battery :'D

[@AldoJames]

@@outrun4047 sounds like a good bargain! How are you using it?

[@marcohernandez7086]

Getting the i5 8gb of ram 256ssd for $50 Dollars today

[@AldoJames]

What a deal! Congrats!

[@Monty2022]

I paid 200 for a 64gb i3

[@Lilxb508]

from crackhead mike?

[@FactoryXD]

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