Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Microsoft Surface Go 3. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 544 g 553 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 220
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10100Y / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
RAM Type - LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Battery Capacity (Size) - 28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Volume control, built-in kickstand
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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