Surface Laptop Go specs, features, and tips

It depends on the model of your Surface Laptop Go. The fingerprint reader is only available on all models except for the entry-level configuration. It is integrated into the power button and provides enterprise-grade security. With this feature, you can sign in to Windows Hello with a single touch.

It’s worth noting that none of the models of the Surface Laptop Go come equipped with a Windows Hello Infrared (IR) camera. This camera is essential for Windows Hello Face Authentication (Face Unlock), which allows you to sign in to your account using your face as an authentication method. Therefore, if you want to use the Face Unlock feature, you may need to consider other Surface devices.

The Surface Laptop Go models have an optional Fingerprint reader, 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 has the exact ports as its bigger brother, the ordinary Surface Laptop:

1. 1 x Full-size USB 3.0
2. 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2
   It supports 10Gbps transfer speed, power delivery, and DisplayPort.
3. 1 x Surface Connect™
   Supports charging and docking station.
4. 1 x Headset jack

Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go models have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the laptop’s left side next to the USB-C port.

No SD card slot is available on the Surface Laptop Go. You should choose an appropriate storage size when purchasing the laptop.

Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go 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.

No, it doesn’t! The single USB-C port on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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! Currently, all standard external graphics processing units use Thunderbolt 3 technology, which has a bandwidth of 40Gbps to utilize the performance of graphics cards. Unfortunately, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go has only USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, with a maximum bandwidth of 10Gbps.

Yes, it does! All Surface Laptop Go models come with 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

No, it doesn’t! Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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 models have an Ethernet port. You can use a USB-C adapter, hub, or dock with an Ethernet port to connect to the laptop’s USB-C port to 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.