Surface Laptop Go vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10X): Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Surface Laptop Go and MSI Modern 14 (B10X) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Surface Laptop Go Pros

Reasons that Surface Laptop Go is better than MSI Modern 14 (B10X).

Supports faster memory

Surface Laptop Go supports a faster memory speed than the MSI Modern 14 (B10X). It supports up to 3733MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the MSI Modern 14 (B10X).

Memory type and speed
Surface Laptop Go - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
MSI Modern 14 (B10X) - DDR4
2,666 MHz
About 15% lighter

Surface Laptop Go weighed 2.45 pounds, 15% lighter than the 2.87 pounds MSI Modern 14 (B10X).

WeightSurface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Pound
2.45 lbs.
2.87 lbs.
Kilogram
1.11 kg
1.30 kg

MSI Modern 14 (B10X) Pros

Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B10X) is better than Surface Laptop Go.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10710U inside MSI Modern 14 (B10X) has a 66% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-1035G1 inside Surface Laptop Go.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI Modern 14 (B10X) - Intel Core i7-10710U
4,786
MSI Modern 14 (B10X) - Intel Core i7-10510U
2,942
MSI Modern 14 (B10X) - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Surface Laptop Go - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
Supports larger memory

MSI Modern 14 (B10X) supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Laptop Go. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Surface Laptop Go.

Max system memory size
MSI Modern 14 (B10X)
32 GB
Surface Laptop Go
16 GB
Upgradable memory

MSI Modern 14 (B10X) comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Surface Laptop Go since it has onboard memory.

MemorySurface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Slots
Onboard
x0,1
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

12% larger display

MSI Modern 14 (B10X) has a 14-inch screen size 12% larger than the 12.45-inch Surface Laptop Go.

Display size
MSI Modern 14 (B10X)
14-inch
Surface Laptop Go
12.45-inch

Prices

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

Surface Laptop Go Price
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (2023) - 12.4" Touchscreen, Thin & Lightweight, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD SSD, with Windows 11, Sandstone Color Copilot
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (2023) - 12.4" Touchscreen, Thin & Lightweight, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD SSD, with Windows 11, Sandstone Color Copilot
By Microsoft
$649.99
$799.99 19% OFF
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Iris Xe Graphics, 12.4" Touchscreen Display, Windows 10 Home S Mode Laptop Computer, KMM-00001, Sage (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Iris Xe Graphics, 12.4" Touchscreen Display, Windows 10 Home S Mode Laptop Computer, KMM-00001, Sage (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$330.99
$378.00 12% OFF
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
$460.99
$519.99 11% OFF
MSI Modern 14 (B10X) Price
MSI Modern 14 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 14" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black C12M-495US
MSI Modern 14 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 14" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black C12M-495US
By MSI
$449.00
$499.00 10% OFF
MSI Modern 14 Ultra Thin and Light Professional Laptop: 14" FHD 1080p, Intel Core i5-10210U, UMA, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Win10, Carbon Gray (A10M-1052)
MSI Modern 14 Ultra Thin and Light Professional Laptop: 14" FHD 1080p, Intel Core i5-10210U, UMA, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Win10, Carbon Gray (A10M-1052)
By MSI
$489.00
MSI Modern 14 A10M-460 14" Ultra Thin and Light Professional Laptop Intel Core i5-10210UUMA 8GB DDR4 512GB NVMe SSD Win10 Home Carbon Gray
MSI Modern 14 A10M-460 14" Ultra Thin and Light Professional Laptop Intel Core i5-10210UUMA 8GB DDR4 512GB NVMe SSD Win10 Home Carbon Gray
By MSI
$549.99

Availability

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Released20202020
Release Date
  • Introduced: October 1, 2020
  • Pre-ordered: October 1, 2020
  • Released: October 13, 2020
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Pricing
  • For Consumer (Windows 10 Home):
    • $549.99 - i5 | 4GB | 64GB eMMC | No Fingerprint | Platinum only
    • $699.99 - i5 | 8GB | 128GB SSD
    • $899.99 - i5 | 8GB | 256GB SSD
  • For Commercial (Windows 10 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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Generations-

Exterior

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Size Comparison
Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Dimensions10.95” x 8.1” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm)12.56” x 8.67” x 0.66” (319 x 220.2 x 16.9 mm)
Weight
  • 2.45 lb (1,110 g)
2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
Colors
Ice Blue Sandstone Platium
Onyx Black Bluestone
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.
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, White)
    • 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.

Display

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Size12.45 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI)
  • PixelSense™ Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel.

Ports

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Surface Laptop Go 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
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2 x USB Type-A 2.0
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz)
  • 1 x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
  • 1 x DC-in

Internal Specs

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10710U
    6 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10710U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
  • 8GB 16GB
    2666 MHz DDR4 onboard memory.
  • 1 x SO-DIMM slot for expansion, max out at 32GB.
Discrete Graphics-
MSI Modern 14 B10RBSW
  • NVIDIA® Geforce® MX350
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.
MSI Modern 14 B10RASW
  • NVIDIA® Geforce® MX330
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.
MSI Modern 14 B10MW
  • No discrete graphics
Storage
  • 64GB
    eMMC
  • 128 GB 256 GB
    SSD
1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA)

Connectivity

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
802.11 AC Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
Bluetooth 5.0

Battery

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Size39.7 Wh52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery)
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours of typical device usageUp to 10 hours of battery life
Power Supply
  • 39W power supply
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in just over one hour)
65W compact power adapter

Software

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
OS
  • For Consumer: Windows 10 Home in S-mode
  • For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro
Free upgrade to Windows 11
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in AppsMicrosoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • MSI Creator Center

Camera & Audio

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
Camera
  • 720p HD f2.0 front-facing video camera
Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera.
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • OmniSonic stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium
  • 2 x 2W Speaker
  • Nahimic 3
  • High-Resolution Audio ready

Misc

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
InkingNot Support-
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
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Security
  • Firmware TPM
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in
  • One-Touch sign in with FingerPrint Reader Power button
Note Surface Laptop Go i5/4GB/64GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button.
  • Security lock slot
In the box
  • Surface Laptop Go
  • 39W Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
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Warranty
  • One-year limited hardware warranty
1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)
More
Best-in-class support from Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store Promise for Surface:
  • 60-day return policy
  • 90 days of free technical phone support
  • Free virtual workshops and training
  • Surface price promise
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Key Features

Surface Laptop GoMSI Modern 14 (B10X)
At Glance
Released in Late
2020
3:2 1.5K
12.45”
1024p 60Hz
Weight
2.45 lb
1.11 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i5-1035G1
4C/8T, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
979
Single Core
Geekbench 5
2,878
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Laptop Go Ports
Starting at
$550
i5, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, No Fingerprint
Up to
13 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 5.0
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.87 lb
1.30 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10710U
6C/12T, 1.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,051
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,786
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
MX350
2GB GDDR5

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