Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.127 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Output - 39 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 2 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 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 Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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