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

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Surface Laptop Go and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Surface Laptop Go Pros

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

About 27% lighter

Surface Laptop Go weighed 2.45 pounds, 27% lighter than the 3.32 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business.

WeightSurface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Pound
2.45 lbs.
3.32 lbs.
Kilogram
1.11 kg
1.51 kg

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business Pros

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

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1255U inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business has a 122% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-1035G1 inside Surface Laptop Go.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business - Intel Core i7-1255U
6,415
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business - Intel Core i5-1235U
5,715
Surface Laptop Go - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
Supports larger memory

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Laptop Go. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Surface Laptop Go.

Max system memory size
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business
64 GB
Surface Laptop Go
16 GB
Upgradable memory

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business 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 since it has onboard memory.

MemorySurface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4X
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX570 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

12% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business has a 14-inch screen size 12% larger than the 12.45-inch Surface Laptop Go.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business
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
$779.99
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
$339.00
$378.00 10% 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
$478.99
$519.99 8% OFF
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business Price
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book2 Business Laptop Computer, i7-1260P / 32GB /512GB, Windows 11 PRO, 12th Gen Intel vPro 28W Processor w/ Enhanced Security, ‎NP641BED-KA3US, Graphite
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book2 Business Laptop Computer, i7-1260P / 32GB /512GB, Windows 11 PRO, 12th Gen Intel vPro 28W Processor w/ Enhanced Security, ‎NP641BED-KA3US, Graphite
By Samsung Electronics
$910.00
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, Fingerprint, IST USB-C Hub, Webcam, Win 11 Home
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, Fingerprint, IST USB-C Hub, Webcam, Win 11 Home
By SAMSUNG
$1,099.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop
By Samsung
$959.99

Availability

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Released20202022
Release Date
  • Introduced: October 1, 2020
  • Pre-ordered: October 1, 2020
  • Released: October 13, 2020
  • Announced at MWC 2022
  • Announced on February 28, 2022
  • Available starting April 2022.
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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Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Business (2022)
Generations-

Exterior

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Dimensions10.95” x 8.1” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm)12.85" x 8.41" x 0.78" (326.4 x 213.8 x 19.92 mm)
Weight
  • 2.45 lb (1,110 g)
3.32 lbs (1.51 kg)
Colors
Ice Blue Sandstone Platium
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
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Size12.45 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI)
  • PixelSense™ Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
  • Screen size: 14.0-inch
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Pixel Density: 157 PPI
  • Anti-Glare

Ports

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
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
Left
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    USB 4 (40Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB-C
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x RJ45 
    Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1 x Headphone/Mic 
    3.5mm jack.
Right
  • 2 x USB-A
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader.
  • 1 x MicroSIM card slot.
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot.

Internal Specs

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.30 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.70 → 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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
2 x SODIMM slots.
Discrete Graphics-Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX570 A - 4GB GDDR6
Storage
  • 64GB
    eMMC
  • 128 GB 256 GB
    SSD
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
Bluetooth® v5.1
Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet controller.
10/100/1000 Mbps.
More-4G LTE
LTE is exclusively available in Europe; the connection may require a separate data plan subscription. Detailed terms and conditions will vary by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on the market, carrier, and user environment.

Battery

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Size39.7 Wh51.5 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours of typical device usage-
Power Supply
  • 39W power supply
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in just over one hour)
65W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
OS
  • For Consumer: Windows 10 Home in S-mode
  • For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro
Free upgrade to Windows 11
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in AppsMicrosoft 365 Family 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 GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
Camera
  • 720p HD f2.0 front-facing video camera
  • FHD 1080p front-facing camera
  • IR Camera for facial authentication
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • OmniSonic stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Surface Laptop GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
InkingNot Support-
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • The fingerprint sensor on the power key.
  • Infrared camera sensor.
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.
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Security Lock slot.
In the box
  • Surface Laptop Go
  • 39W Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
  • Galaxy Book2 Business.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Travel Adapter.
Warranty
  • One-year limited hardware warranty
1-year limited warranty.
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 GoSamsung Galaxy Book2 Business
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 Early
2022
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.32 lb
1.51 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C/12T, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,754
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,415
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
Memory
Nvidia GeForce
MX570
4GB GDDR6

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