Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

affordable price

average display brightness

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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