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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Type Cover (Black)
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Type Cover (Black)

Bottom line: The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Type Cover: Backlit keys stay usable in dim rooms and on evening flights.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backlit keys stay usable in dim rooms and on evening flights
  • ✓ Magnetic attach means no Bluetooth pairing and no separate charging
  • ✓ Folds back to disable keys for clean tablet-mode handling
  • ✓ Doubles as a screen shield against bumps and scratches in a bag

Cons

  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Type Cover turns your tablet into a laptop-style workstation without adding meaningful bulk. The full backlit QWERTY keyboard snaps on magnetically, so there is no pairing step and no battery to charge separately, and the backlight makes late-night email or a dim conference room workable. Fold the cover back behind the tablet and the keys deactivate automatically, so you can hold the Surface Pro 3 in tablet mode without stray keystrokes registering. Close it and the screen switches off while the cover shields the display from bumps and scratches in a bag. Note…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Type Cover using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the accessories category. Microsoft's accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Backlit, l Qwerty keyboard, Magnetic
  • Folds back to prevent unwanted typing
  • Turns device off and shields screen when Closed
  • Protects the screen against bumps and scratches
  • Intended to be used with the Surface Pro 3

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorBlack
StyleContemporary
ThemeModern
MaterialOther
Model NameMicrosoft - Surface Pro 3 Type Cover - Black
Style NameContemporary
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeTactile
Model NumberRD2-00080
Power SourcePassive
Built-In Media1
Number of Keys104
Button Quantity78
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberRD2-00080
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Special FeatureLighting
Antenna LocationGaming, Office

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