Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. 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 Go vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.127 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 12.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features PixelSense PixelSense
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe 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
Audio Features - Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Compliant Standards 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 Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Output 39 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (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 Go Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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