Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 L: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Surface Laptop Go 2 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 L, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Surface Laptop Go 2 Pros

Reasons that Surface Laptop Go 2 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book2 L.

Supports faster memory

Surface Laptop Go 2 supports a faster memory speed than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 L. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book2 L.

Memory type and speed
Surface Laptop Go 2 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 41% lighter

Surface Laptop Go 2 weighed 2.48 pounds, 41% lighter than the 4.14 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book2 L.

WeightSurface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Pound
2.48 lbs.
4.14 lbs.
Kilogram
1.12 kg
1.88 kg

Samsung Galaxy Book2 L Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 L is better than Surface Laptop Go 2.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1270P inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 L has a 134% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-1135G7 inside Surface Laptop Go 2.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L - Intel Core i7-1270P
9,328
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
Surface Laptop Go 2 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Upgradable memory

Samsung Galaxy Book2 L comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Surface Laptop Go 2 since it has onboard memory.

MemorySurface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4
25% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book2 L has a 15.6-inch screen size 25% larger than the 12.45-inch Surface Laptop Go 2.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
15.6-inch
Surface Laptop Go 2
12.45-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Surface Laptop Go 2 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 L.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Surface Laptop Go 2
16 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
16 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Surface Laptop Go 2 Price
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2-12.4" Touchscreen - Intel Core i5 8GB Memory - 128 SSD - Ice Blue (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2-12.4" Touchscreen - Intel Core i5 8GB Memory - 128 SSD - Ice Blue (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$494.00
$519.99 5% OFF
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 12.4" Touch 8GB 256GB SSD Core™ i5-1135G7 2.4GHz Win10S, Platinum (Renewed), Silver
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 12.4" Touch 8GB 256GB SSD Core™ i5-1135G7 2.4GHz Win10S, Platinum (Renewed), Silver
By Microsoft
$380.99
MICROSOFT Surface Laptop GO 2, 12.4" PIXELSENSE Touchscreen, 11TH GEN Intel: i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD W10H-S Platinum (Renewed Premium),Silver
MICROSOFT Surface Laptop GO 2, 12.4" PIXELSENSE Touchscreen, 11TH GEN Intel: i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD W10H-S Platinum (Renewed Premium),Silver
By Microsoft
$368.00
$387.23 5% OFF
Samsung Galaxy Book2 L Price
Samsung 13.3” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i7 / 8GB / 512GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Silver
Samsung 13.3” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i7 / 8GB / 512GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Silver
By Samsung Electronics
$1,149.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, FP, IST SD Card, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, FP, IST SD Card, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Silver
By SAMSUNG
$899.98
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6” Intel 12th Gen Core i7 512GB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6” Intel 12th Gen Core i7 512GB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$789.99

Availability

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Released20222022
Release Date
  • Introduced: June 1, 2022
  • Pre-ordered: June 1, 2022
  • Released: June 7, 2022
  • Announced at MWC 2022
  • Announced on February 28, 2022
Pricing
  • For Consumer (Windows 11 Home):
    • $599.99 - i5 | 4GB | 128GB SSD | Platinum Only
    • $699.99 - i5 | 8GB | 128GB SSD
    • $899.99 - i5 | 8GB | 256GB SSD
  • For Commercial (Windows 11 Pro):
    • $799.99 - i5 | 8GB | 128GB SSD
    • $999.99 - i5 | 8GB | 256GB SSD
    • $1,199.99 - i5 | 16GB | 256GB SSD | Platinum Only
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Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 (2022)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 HDD
Generations-

Exterior

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Dimensions10.95” x 8.12” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 206.2 mm x 15.7 mm)14.10" x 9.32" x 0.72" (358.16 x 236.85 x 18.5 mm)
Weight2.48 lbs. (1,127 g)4.14 lbs. (1.88 kg)
Colors
Sage Ice Blue Sandstone Platium
Silver Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard:
    • Full-size keyboard with a soft-touch feel and full 1.3mm travel.
  • Trackpad:
    • Larger size 115 mm x 76.66 mm, glass.
    • Supports up to Five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard with Numpad
    Optional fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Size12.45 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI)
  • PixelSense™ Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
  • Screen size: 15.6-inch
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: TFT LCD

Ports

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Surface Laptop Go 2 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (3)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (1)
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Magnet Charging, Docking
Left
  • 2 x USB-C
  • 1 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x RJ45
    Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • 1 x HDMI
Right
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader.
  • 1 x USB 3.2
  • 1 x Security slot
  • 1 x Headphone/Mic 
    3.5mm jack.

Internal Specs

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1220P
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.50 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1220P
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
4GB 8GB 16GB
3200 MHz DDR4.
2 x SODIMM slots.
Storage
128 GB 256 GB
SSD
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    NVMe SSD
  • 500GB 1TB
    2.5" HDD.
Fans Number1-

Connectivity

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)
BluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.1 technologyBluetooth® v5.1

Battery

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Size41 Wh43W
Battery LifeUp to 13.5 hours of typical device usage-
Power Supply
  • 39W power supply
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in just over one hour)
45W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
OS
  • For Consumer: Windows 11 Home
  • For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11
Built-in AppsConsumer
  • Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 1-month trial
  • Xbox App
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1-month trial
Commerial
  • Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
Camera720p HD f2.0 front-facing video cameraHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • OmniSonic stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
InkingNot Support-
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
-
SecurityConsumer
  • Firmware TPM
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in
  • One-Touch sign in with FingerPrint Reader Power button
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button.
Commercial
  • Discrete hardware TPM
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in
  • One-Touch sign in with FingerPrint Reader Power button
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button.
  • TPM
  • Security Lock slot
In the box
  • Surface Laptop Go 2
  • 39W Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
  • Galaxy Book2
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
Warranty
  • One-year limited hardware warranty
1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Surface Laptop Go 2Samsung Galaxy Book2 L
At Glance
Released in Mid
2022
3:2 1.5K
12.45”
1024p 60Hz
Weight
2.48 lb
1.12 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C/8T, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,195
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,980
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Laptop Go 2 Ports
Starting at
$599.99
i5, 4GB, 128GB SSD, No Fingerprint
Up to
13.5 Hours
Battery Life
Optional
Fingerprint Reader
On Power Button
Single
USB-A
USB 3.0
Single
USB-C
w/ DP & PD
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.1
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4.14 lb
1.88 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1270P
12C/16T, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,665
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,328
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4

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