Full specs
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| Availability | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Released | 2022 |
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| Display | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Size | 12.45 Inches |
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| Exterior | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Dimensions | 10.95” x 8.12” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 206.2 mm x 15.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.48 lbs. (1,127 g) |
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| Internal Specs | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Memory | 4GB 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB SSD |
| Connectivity | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
| Battery | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Size | 41.0 Wh Nominal battery capacity.40.0 Wh minimum battery capacity. |
| Battery Life | Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage |
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| Software | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Built-in Apps | Consumer
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| Camera & Audio | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Camera | 720p HD f2.0 front-facing video camera |
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| Misc | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Security | Consumer
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. Commercial
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. |
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What’s new
Tips and tricks
Learn how to fully utilize your Surface Laptop Go 2 with our tips and tricks. Our comprehensive guide will assist you in maximizing battery life, enhancing performance, boosting productivity, and efficiently solving any issues that may arise.
- How to configure Surface Laptop UEFI/BIOS
- How to reset a Surface with a USB recovery drive
- How to boot a Surface Laptop from a USB drive
- How to turn off the secure boot on a Surface
- How to remove the red bar from the Surface boot screen
- How to fix a Surface Laptop that won’t turn on
- How to set or clear an asset tag on a Surface
Update History
Catch up on the latest information about the Surface Laptop Go 2 features and fixes introduced via driver and firmware updates from Microsoft. Here are the last five releases:
Addresses a fingerprint authentication bypass security vulnerability to prevent spoofing attacks, resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected, addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071, and more.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950, addresses pre-boot (PXE) and other security vulnerabilities, extends device security certificate authority, and more.View
- Improves audio stability and this update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.View
To view the complete driver and firmware update release timeline, please visit our Surface Laptop Go 2 update tracker page.
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FAQs
To help you understand more about the Surface Laptop Go 2, we have created a comprehensive list of FAQs that covers all aspects of the laptop, including its display, battery life, performance, software, and design.
It depends on which model of Surface Laptop Go 2 you have. All Surface Laptop Go models, except for the entry-level configuration, are equipped with a fingerprint reader embedded in the power button. This feature provides enterprise-grade protection and lets you sign in to Windows Hello with just one touch.
None of the Surface Laptop Go 2 models have a Windows Hello Infrared (IR) camera. This camera is necessary for Windows Hello Face Authentication (Face Unlock). With the help of this feature, you can sign in to your account using your face as an authentication method.
The Surface Laptop Go 2 models have an optional Fingerprint reader, which is a great feature during the pandemic. However, this feature is unavailable on the entry-level configuration with Intel Core i5, 4GB memory, and 128GB SSD.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has the exact ports as its predecessor:
- 1 x Full-size USB 3.0
- 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2
It supports 10Gbps transfer speed, power delivery, and DisplayPort. - 1 x Surface Connect™
Supports charging and docking station. - 1 x Headset jack
Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go 2 models have a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack on the laptop’s left side next to the USB-C port.
Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go 2 models have a single full-size USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (formerly known as USB 3.0) port as a standard.
The port supports super-speed data transfers up to 5Gbps or 625MB/s. It is on the laptop’s left side next to the USB-C port and 3.5mm headphone jack. Here are the complete specs of the USB port:
- Full-Size USB port
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard
- Transfers up to 5Gbps or 625MB/s
- Power output up to 5v/900mA
Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go 2 models have a standard USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port. The port supports data transfers (up to 10Gbps or 1.25GB/s), display out, and charging.
It is on the laptop’s left side next to the USB-A port and 3.5mm headphone jack. Here are the complete specs of the USB-C port.
- USB Type-C port.
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard.
- Transfers up to 10Gbps or 1.25GB/s.
- Supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and Digital Audio.
- Supports up to two 4K UHD (3840×2160@60Hz).
- Supports Power Delivery revision 3.0 with power rules of 5v, 9v, 15v, and 20v supports chargers rated at 45W or bigger. It is also backward compatible with PD 2.0.
Yes, you can. The USB-C 3.1 port on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go supports smart charging, data transfer, and video-out capability. It supports USB Power Delivery revision 3.0, which supports four different power rules (5v, 9v, 15v, and 20v) with the ability to supply power up to over 45W.
For more information, check out our Surface Laptop 3 USB-C charging testing, which has the exact charging mechanism as Surface Laptop Go here.
No, it doesn’t! The single USB-C port on Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is a USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port with a max bandwidth of 10 Gbps and the capability to output up to two 4K@60Hz.
No, it doesn’t! Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 doesn’t have an HDMI port. However, you can use a USB-C adapter, hub, or dock with an HDMI port to connect to the laptop’s USB-C port.
No, it doesn’t! None of the Surface Laptop Go 2 models have an Ethernet port. However, you can use a USB-C adapter, hub, or dock with an Ethernet port to connect to the laptop’s USB-C port and plug a network cable to access the local network.
As the USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port has high bandwidth (up to 10 Gbps) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 also supports 5Gbps, you can opt for a Gigabit ethernet adapter without issue.
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