Microsoft Surface vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 12.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Output 39 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Fast charging Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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