Surface Laptop Go

Surface Laptop Go
Surface Laptop Go
DeveloperMicrosoft
Product familyMicrosoft Surface
TypeLaptop
GenerationFirst
Release date1 October 2020 (2020-10-01)
Introductory price$550-1100
Operating systemWindows 10 S
(upgradable to Windows 11)
CPUIntel Core i5-1035G1
Memory16 GB or 8 GB or 4 GB RAM
StorageeMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB
Removable storagenone
Display12.4 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1536 x 1024, (148 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
SoundOmnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad, fingerprint reader
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen
Camera720p HD camera
TouchpadBuilt-in
ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB 3
Online servicesMicrosoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions278.18 mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm
(10.95 in x 8.10 in x 0.62 in)
Weight1,110 grams (2.45 lb)
SuccessorSurface Laptop Go 2
RelatedSurface Laptop SE
Websitewww.surface.com

The Surface Laptop Go is a portable computer introduced by Microsoft in October 2020. The laptop was designed to be a more affordable option of Microsoft's Surface lineup of Personal computing devices.[1] It was announced alongside updated Surface Pro X models and several Surface accessories on 1 October 2020. Retail availability began on 13 October 2020.[2]

Configuration

Surface Laptop Go Configuration Options[3][4]
Price Tier in USD CPU GPU RAM Internal Storage Color Fingerprint
Consumer Business
$550 Does not appear Intel Core i5-1035G1 Intel UHD Graphics 4 GB 64 GB eMMC  P  No
$700 $800 8 GB 128 GB NVMe SSD  P   B   S  Yes
$900 $1,000 256 GB NVMe SSD  P   B   S 
Does not appear $1,100 16 GB

 Platinum   Ice Blue   Sandstone 

Hardware

The Surface Laptop Go was available in 3 colors: Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone.[5]

The screen features a 12.4-inch display at 1536 × 1024 in a 3:2 aspect ratio, with a 10-point touchscreen and no support for the Surface Pen.[6][7]

The Surface Laptop Go features a 10th-generation Ice Lake Intel Core i5 processor paired with integrated Intel UHD Graphics.

In terms of ports, the Surface Go contains 1 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, alongside a headphone jack and a Surface Connect port for charging. The laptop also has support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.[8]

Software

All Surface Laptop Go models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365. Business models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Pro.[9][10]

Timeline

Timeline of Surface devices

References

  1. ^ Gibbs, Samuel (1 October 2020). "Microsoft launches cheaper Surface Laptop Go". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Introducing Surface Laptop Go, new updates to Surface Pro X and new accessories". Microsoft Blog. 1 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs". Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Commercial Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs". Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Microsoft's new $549 Surface Laptop Go aims to compete with Chromebooks". The Verge. 1 October 2020. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Surface Pen". Microsoft Store. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface". www.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Surface Laptop Go could be Microsoft's newest laptop — and it may launch this week". LaptopMag. 1 October 2020. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface". www.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Surface Laptop Go: Our Lightest Business Laptop". Surface for Business. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.