In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Notebook - Yes - slider |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm | 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 cm |
Weight | 553 g | 1.89 kg |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Platinum | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Screen Size (Type) | 10.5" | 14.4" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 2400 x 1600 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 220 | 200 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | - | 650 cd/m² |
Features | Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense | Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10100Y / 1.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 14-core |
Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR5X SDRAM |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 64 GB eMMC | 512 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p (front) |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | - |
Camera Features | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello | Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Four speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | - | Output: Omnisonic speakers |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Wireless | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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WWAN |
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Generation | 4G | - |
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Technology | LTE Advanced | - |
BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 28 Wh | 58 Wh |
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Battery Life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 19 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Output | - | 102 Watt |
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INPUT | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Type | - | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | - | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | USB-C SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) USB-A SurfaceConnect Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSDXC) | Yes (microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition |
Features | Volume control, built-in kickstand | Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |