Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 12.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features PixelSense PixelSense
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Output - 39 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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