Surface Book 3 13 (Mid 2020) vs XPS 17 (9710, Mid 2021) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 13.5" LCD IPS3000x2000 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | Display |
Other Upgrades | Other Upgrades - |
Price $1,599 | Price $1,600 |
CPU iGPU Storage Storage Memory Memory Chipset TB4 TB4 TB4 TB4 Audio SD Card |
4 Cores 8 Threads 1.2GHz | 6 Cores 12 Threads 2.7GHz |
512 Shaders 1.05GHz | 128 Shaders 1.45GHz |
2x SO-DIMM |
3GB/s Read 1.6GB/s Write | 3.3GB/s Read 1.4GB/s Write |
1x M.2 PCIe 3.0x4 | 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
13.5" LCD IPS3000x2000 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 84.12 in²
3:2 | Area & Aspect Ratio 129.9 in²
16:10 |
Brightness 400 nits
400 nits Peak | Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 60Hz | Refresh & VRR 60Hz |
Response Time - | Response Time 50 ms |
Resolution 3000x2000
6M Pixels
267 ppi | Resolution 1920x1200
2.3M Pixels
133 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.7K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.6K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 8-bit | Color Depth 8-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
77% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination Fully Laminated | Coating & Lamination Matte AR |
Touchscreen Yes | Touchscreen No |
Border Size - | Border Size 4 mm (0.16") |
Up to 13 hours | Up to 7.5 hours |
Charge Time - | Charge Time 0-100%: 120 min |
69Wh 9200mAh 7.5V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 97Wh 8509mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion |
User Replaceable No | User Replaceable No |
Data 2x USB 3.0 1x USB-C 3.0 + DP | Data 4x Thunderbolt 4 - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots 1x SDXC Card | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card UHS-II |
Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 |
Infrared No | Infrared No |
Charger | Charger 130W USB-C |
Max Power Draw - | Max Power Draw 132W |
Output 65W
15.00V
4.33A | Output 130W
20.00V
6.50A |
Input 1.60A | Input 1.80A |
Protocol & Port Surface Connect
USB-A | Protocol & Port USB-C |
USB-PD 1.00A 5V (5W) | USB-PD 1.00A 5V (5W)
4.50A 20V (90W) |
Speakers 2 | Speakers 2 |
Microphones 2 | Microphones 2 |
Keyboard - Scissor Backlit | Keyboard 79% Scissor Backlit |
Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass | Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass |
Biometrics Face ID - | Biometrics - Fingerprint |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS Windows 10 |
Build Material Magnesium | Build Material Aluminum |
Weight Option - | Weight Option |
Height 22.8 mm (0.9")Width 312.3 mm (12.3")Depth 232.1 mm (9.14") | Height 19.1 mm (0.75")Width 374.5 mm (14.74")Depth 248.1 mm (9.77") |
Weight 1.64 kg | Weight 2.21 kg |
Weight + Charger 1.93 kg | Weight + Charger 2.69 kg |
Volume 1.6527 L | Volume 1.7694 L |
Decor Lights No | Decor Lights No |
Fans 2 | Fans 2 |
Release Date 2020-05-06 | Release Date 2021-05-11 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Mid 2020 | Description 9710, Mid 2021 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 9710 |