

That being said, the chassis is very robust overall, the top-heavy device is never in danger of tipping over, and both the base unit and the tablet appear to be fairly resistant to twisting attempts.

Since the hinge makes the back of the device fairly thick and prevents the tablet from being fully closed-off, it is a possible entry point for dirt, crumbs and dust, which is why users would be wise to use a case when transporting the Surface Book 3 inside a backpack or bag. While the display of the convertible can only be opened to a maximum angle of around 130 degrees, the tablet unit can be removed from the base with the push of a button and reattached upside down. Since unlike on a normal laptop, the 15-inch tablet unit is significantly heavier than a simple display, the tablet unit is susceptible to teetering despite the specialized hinge. It is also noteworthy that there is still a fulcrum hinge that holds the display.
