Surface Go 2
CPU Benchmark
3,000
Battery Life
10h
Weight
544g
Customization
1/10
Surface Go 2 Features
"Expanded to a 10.5-inch display with slimmer bezels and introduced a Core m3 processor option offering a massive speed bump over the original."
Standout strengths
- Larger 10.5-inch screen thanks to slimmer bezels
- Massive performance boost with Core m3 option
- Improved call quality with dual Studio Mics
Trade-offs
- Base Pentium model is still relatively slow
- Type Cover can feel cramped for extended typing
Surface Go 2 Performance Position
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Surface Go 2
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Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 20%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 10 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Go 2
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| Spec Item | Go 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 3,000 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 500 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 10h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 544g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Go 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Go 2 Specs
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| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y or 8th Gen Intel Core m3-8100Y (CPU Benchmark: 3,000) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (GPU Benchmark: 500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Display Size | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1280 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 10h |
| Weight | 544g |
| Dimensions | 245 × 175 × 8.3 mm |
| Release Date | May 12, 2020 |
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