Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Benchmark
7,200
Battery Life
15h
Weight
1130g
Customization
4/10
Surface Laptop Go 3 Features
"Light, responsive, and portable. It keeps the Surface Laptop feel while arriving in a more approachable size."
Standout strengths
- Ultra-light 1.13kg body
- Power button with fingerprint reader
- Bright and vivid display
Trade-offs
- No keyboard backlight
- Display resolution is somewhat low
Surface Laptop Go 3 Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor
This Model
Surface Laptop Go 3
Predecessor
Surface Laptop Go 2
Rank in Surface Laptop Go Series (3 Models)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop Go 2)
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This Model
Surface Laptop Go 3
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop Go 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 106%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 15 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 Laptop Go 3
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| Spec Item | Laptop Go 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 7,200 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 1,500 | 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 15h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1130g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop Go 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | N/A (integrated keyboard) | 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 Pen (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 39W Surface Connect | 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 | 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 Laptop Go 3 Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 (CPU Benchmark: 7,200) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics (GPU Benchmark: 1,500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB |
| Display Size | 12.4" PixelSense™ |
| Resolution | 1536 × 1024 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1.13kg |
| Dimensions | 282 × 195 × 10 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
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