What's our thoughts on the Microsoft Surface 3?
Overall Score: 3.0/5
RefurbStore's independent expert review
Overall Score: 3.0/5
Overview:
The Surface 3 by Microsoft is a versatile tablet that doubles as a laptop when needed, providing users with a highly portable and flexible device. It has a well-balanced mix of performance, features and design aesthetics. However, some elements could be improved, such as the price, battery life, and camera functionality.
Price: 3/5
The Surface 3 is a bit on the expensive side, especially if you account for the cost of the optional but almost necessary accessories like the Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen. While it offers a good deal of value in terms of features and performance, the price may be a hurdle for some potential buyers.
Camera: 3/5
The Surface 3 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 3.5-megapixel front-facing camera. The image quality is decent for a tablet, but it's not going to replace your smartphone or digital camera for photography needs. It does a fair job for video calls and casual photos, but don't expect high-quality photography from this device.
Power: 4/5
The Surface 3 runs on an Intel Atom x7 processor, which is capable of handling most everyday tasks with relative ease. It's not as powerful as the processors found in some high-end laptops, but it's more than sufficient for browsing, office tasks, and even light multimedia editing.
Below is our tracked data on how much it costs to buy this phone refurbished, and how much you can sell it for if you want quick cash. You can also compare selling options on our site.
| Month | Buy Refurbished (GBP) | Sell for Cash (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | £350 | £170 |
| May 2024 | £340 | £165 |
| June 2024 | £330 | £160 |
| July 2024 | £320 | £158 |
| August 2024 | £310 | £155 |
| September 2024 | £305 | £152 |
| October 2024 | £300 | £150 |
| November 2024 | £295 | £148 |
| December 2024 | £290 | £145 |
| January 2025 | £285 | £140 |
| February 2025 | £280 | £138 |
| March 2025 | £275 | £135 |
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