The 2021 Surface Go 3 features the 5W 10th Generation Intel Amber Lake Y dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y up to dual-core Intel Core i3-10100Y with the boost speed up to 3.90 GHz. While the 2020 Surface Go 2 features the 6W 8th Gen Intel Amber Lake dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y up to dual-core Intel Core M3-8100Y with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 10.5″ Surface Go 3 (2021) and the 10.5″ Surface Go 2 (2020), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Surface Go 3 vs. Surface Go 2: Specs Comparison Availability Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Released 2021 2020 Release Info Introduced: September 22, 2021 Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021 Released: October 5, 2021 Introduced: May 6, 2020 Pre-ordered: May 6, 2020 Released: May 12, 2020 Pricing $399 Gold 6500Y 4 GB 64 GB WiFi
$549 Gold 6500Y 8 GB 128 GB WiFi
$629 i3-10100Y 8 GB 128 GB WiFi
Surface Go 2 for Consumer $399 - Intel Pentium | 4 GB | 64 GB | WiFi$549 - Intel Pentium | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi$629 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi$729 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | LTESurface Go 2 for Commercial $449 - Intel Pentium | 4 GB | 64 GB | WiFi$599 - Intel Pentium | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi$679 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi$779 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | LTE
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - 10.5” Price
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - 10.5" Touchscreen - Intel Pentium Gold - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) Puccy 2 Pack Back Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Tablet Black Carbon TPU Guard Cover （ Not Tempered Glass/Not Front Screen Protectors ） New Puccy Privacy Screen Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Tablet Anti Spy TPU Guard （ Not Tempered Glass Protectors ） New Surface Go 2 Price
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$399.99
Was: $549.99
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed) By Microsoft
$319.99
Was: $549.00
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5" (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen Tablet, Intel Pentium 4425Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Webcam, Wi-Fi, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, Win 10 w/Type Cover, Surface Pen - Black (Renewed)
Display Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Size 10.5 Inches 10.5 Inches Info Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (2.45M Pixels) Density: 220 PPI PixelSense™ Display Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (2.45M Pixels) Density: 220 PPI PixelSense™ Display Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Exterior Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Size Comparison Dimensions 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm)
Height: 6.9” (175 mm)
Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm)
9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm)
Height: 6.9” (175 mm)
Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm)
Weight Surface Go 3: 1.2 lbs (544 g)Surface Go 3 Keyboard: 0.55 lbs (249 g)Surface Go 2: 1.2 lbs (544 g)Surface Go 2 with LTE : 1.22 lbs. (553 g)Surface Go 2 Keyboard: 0.55 lbs (249 g)Colors Platinum
Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad Surface Go Type Cover Keyboard: Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1 mm of key travel. Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 101 mm x 56 mm Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture. Surface Go Type Cover Keyboard: Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1 mm of key travel. Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 101 mm x 56 mm Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture. Ports
Internal Specs Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Processor 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 5W
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 5W
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 GHz, 2MB, 6W
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 5W
Integrated Graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 615 23 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
Intel® UHD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
Intel® UHD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz
Intel® UHD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
Memory 4GB 8GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
4GB 8GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Storage
Connectivity Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. Bluetooth Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology LTE version coming soon. Optional LTE Nano SIM Tray 4G LTE Advanced (22 Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66) GPS/GLONASS: Standalone and Assiste GNSS, accuracy up to 3 meters
Battery Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Size 26.81 Wh Battery Life Up to 11 hours of typical device usage WiFi: Up to 10 hours of typical device usageLTE Advanced: Up to 10 hours of typical device usagePower Supply 24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply
Software Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 OS Windows 11 Home in S-mode For Consumer : Windows 10 Home in S-modeFor Commercial : Windows 10 ProFree upgrade to Windows 11 Built-in Apps Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial Microsoft 365 Family one month trial
Camera & Audio Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Camera Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video Audio Enhanced dual far-field Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Dual Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™
Misc Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Inking Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 4096 levels of pressure
Tilt sensing
Best in class latency
Paper feel
magnetic storage
Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure
Tilt sensing
Best in class latency
Paper feel
magnetic storage
Sensors Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer NFC Security HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in In the box Surface Go 3 Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents Surface Go 2 Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents Warranty One-year limited hardware warranty One-year limited hardware warranty More Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power Casing: Magnesium Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power Casing: Magnesium
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - 10.5” Price
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - 10.5" Touchscreen - Intel Pentium Gold - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) Puccy 2 Pack Back Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Tablet Black Carbon TPU Guard Cover （ Not Tempered Glass/Not Front Screen Protectors ） New Puccy Privacy Screen Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Tablet Anti Spy TPU Guard （ Not Tempered Glass Protectors ） New Surface Go 2 Price
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$399.99
Was: $549.99
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed) By Microsoft
$319.99
Was: $549.00
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5" (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen Tablet, Intel Pentium 4425Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Webcam, Wi-Fi, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, Win 10 w/Type Cover, Surface Pen - Black (Renewed)
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