Surface Go 2 vs. Surface Go: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Surface Go 2 and Surface Go specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Surface Go 2 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 2 is better than Surface Go.
2020 vs. 2018
Intel Core M3-8100Y inside Surface Go 2 has a 53% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y inside Surface Go.
Surface Go 2 has a 10.5-inch screen size 5% larger than the 10-inch Surface Go.
Surface Go Pros
Reasons that Surface Go is better than Surface Go 2.
Surface Go weighed 1.15 pounds, 5% lighter than the 1.2 pounds Surface Go 2.
Weight | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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Pound | 1.2 lbs. | 1.15 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.54 kg | 0.52 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Surface Go 2 and Surface Go.
Both laptops supports up to 8GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Surface Go 2 Price | ||
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New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft $282.03 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed) By Microsoft $279.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed) By Microsoft $165.00 | ||
Surface Go Price | ||
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft $285.03 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go (Intel Pentium Gold, 8GB RAM, 128GB) (Renewed) By Microsoft $197.99 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed) By Microsoft $256.09 $269.00 5% OFF |
Availability | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
Released | 2020 | 2018 |
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Pricing | Surface Go 2 for Consumer
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Exterior | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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) | 9.6” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.6” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) |
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Colors | Platinum | Platinum |
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Display | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
Size | 10.5 Inches | 10 Inches |
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Ports | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
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Connectivity | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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More | Optional LTE
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Battery | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
Size | 26.81 Wh | 26.12 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 9 hours of video playback |
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Software | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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Misc | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
Inking | Supports Surface Pen 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 |
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Key Features | Surface Go 2 | Surface Go |
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Comparison Summary
Microsoft has released the Surface Go 2, a 10.5-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core M3-8100Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.40 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 10-inch Surface Go was introduced by Microsoft about two years earlier in mid-2018. It comes with a dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Surface Go 2 has a 10.5-inch display which is slightly larger than the 10-inch Surface Go. In addition, the Surface Go 2 weighs 1.2 lbs. about 4% heavier than the 1.15 lbs. Surface Go. Moreover, measured at 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33”, the Surface Go 2 is just as portable as the Surface Go at 9.6” x 6.9” x 0.33”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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