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Series

Surface Laptop Go6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop Go6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

8QC-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original US 8QC-00001 Platinum 1135G7/8 GB/128 GB. No current availability claim.

XK1-000014Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer XK1-00001, Platinum, Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current new-condition route retains identity/title/reviews, not current sale availability. Exact processor comes from original maker PDF.

GTIN / EAN

88984291195410Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact US 8QC-00001 Platinum 8 GB/128 GB indexed specifications table: UPC 889842911954. Direct fetch failed and another public URL returned a country-selection page. Public search exposed the complete named specifications table. Check digit validated.

1963881524839Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/670928/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-124-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Product Information table explicitly ties UPC 196388152483 to XK1-00001, Platinum, Core i5-1235U, 8 GB LPDDR5 and 256 GB SSD. Public indexed table read, direct HTTP Forbidden.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 June 20226Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 5 October 2026

21 September 20236Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026Maker September 21 generation announcement. No business OS, management, 128 GB UFS or 512 GB configurations imported.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)22Reviewtomsguide.com/opinion/the-microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-looks-like-a-good-value-but-its-notRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Surface Laptop Go 2 the successor to the 2020 Surface Laptop Go.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Microsoft-recycles-the-Surface-Laptop-Go-with-an-Intel-Core-i5-1135G7-and-a-new-colour-option.624258.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Microsoft refreshed the Surface Laptop Go with a second-generation model and calls the original its predecessor.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 220Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-arrives-as-minor-refresh-with-performance-and-battery-life-improvements.753848.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Surface Laptop Go 3 is the follow-up to the Surface Laptop Go 2 and calls the Go 2 its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 324Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-arrives-as-minor-refresh-with-performance-and-battery-life-improvements.753848.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Surface Laptop Go 3 is the follow-up to the Surface Laptop Go 2 and calls the Go 2 its predecessor.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$799.997Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/10/03/6-things-to-know-about-the-new-surface-devicesRead 5 October 2026Maker release-day publication explicitly $799.99 for starting consumer Go 3. Retained original 8 GB/256 GB US base. Current $949.99 store price is not launch evidence.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly ultra-portable. $599 start price applies to 4 GB configuration not retained 8 GB price.

Ultrabook1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker summary explicitly calls the model ultra-portable and under 2.5 pounds.

Form factor

Clamshell12Reviewpcworld.com/article/796333/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Build quality section explicitly compact clamshell laptop. Fixed common chassis, not the unrelated Surface Go detachable tablet.

Clamshell18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/do-more-with-surface/best-lightweight-surface-for-travelingRead 7 October 2026Current maker Budget section explicitly calls Surface Laptop Go 3 a traditional clamshell-style laptop. Page original date predates this generation, so it is not used for launch dating.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width278.2Depth206.2Thickness (max)15.7mm(11 × 8.1 × 0.6 in)3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Published metric dimensions. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth, closed height.

Width278Depth206Thickness (max)15.7mm(10.9 × 8.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published length 278 mm across the display stored as width, 206 mm front-to-back as depth, 15.7 mm closed height. No package dimensions or conversions from rounded inches.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.127kg(2.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker published 1,127 g laptop mass. Retailer rounded conversion excluded.

1.13kg(2.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published laptop mass 1.13 kg, without adapter. Manufacturing variation qualified by maker.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exterior Top explicitly aluminium.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exterior Top explicitly anodized aluminium. C Cover is also anodized aluminium.

Bottom material

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Exterior Base: Aluminum and polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30% post-consumer recycled content. Other preserves the named composite rather than treating the combined base as wholly aluminium or wholly plastic.

Plastic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exterior D Cover explicitly polycarbonate composite resin with glass fibre and 30% post-consumer recycled plastics. Stored plastic category, not aluminium C Cover.

Max hinge angle

135°13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section explicitly maximum opening angle 135 degrees. Common fixed chassis design. Service Guide common AB-Cover parts distinguish only color, printed page 15.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Model 2013 common AB-Cover and chassis, printed pages 13-15 and display replacement pages 34-39. Angle is supplied by Notebookcheck Case prose.

135°10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case & Equipment expressly maximum opening angle 135 degrees. Shared casing across all Go 3 consumer RAM configurations. Measurements of the 16 GB review sample are excluded.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section publishes 12.4-inch diagonal. No extra precision inferred from rounded maker PPI or retailer alternative size labels.

Native resolution

1536 × 1024px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker 1536x1024. Retailer overview 1536x1204 typo excluded.

1536 × 1024px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

148.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

148.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly IPS at native 1536x1024. Common display assembly established by service guide Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 with no RAM or SSD variant, printed page 15. Supplier part number and sample measurements are excluded.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Common Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 in printed page 15 covers model 2013 without RAM/storage alternatives. Supports common IPS hardware provenance with Notebookcheck, not supplier identity or measured performance.

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly 12.4-inch IPS touchscreen. No exact supplier identity inherited from the 16 GB unit.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Display row explicitly glossy: yes. Common display assembly scope as panel_type. No measured results from its 8 GB/256 GB Ice Blue sample imported.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same common Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 provenance as panel_type.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display specification glossy: yes. The physical display is shared across Go 3 consumer configurations.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

None7Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Surface Laptop Go all editions do not support Surface Pen/inking. Retailer contrary pen-support claim excluded.

None11Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker note lists Surface Laptop Go all editions among devices incompatible with Surface Slim Pen or Surface Pen because they do not support inking or writing.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1536	1024	60

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Display table native 1536x1024, 60 Hz.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1536	1024	60

Source16Reviewjeuxvideo.com/high-tech/tests/test-1826532.htmRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies 12.4-inch IPS LCD at 1536 x 1024 and states refresh rate is locked at 60 Hz. Highest built-in operating rate, not an external timing table. No VRR boolean, chroma or color-depth inference.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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320nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section explicitly publishes brightness 320 nits (typical). Retained typical display luminance claim, rather than a peak or outdoor maximum.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section explicitly individually colour-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i5-1135G71Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Intel Core i5-1235U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Processor section names Intel Core i5-1235U for this generation. Intel power and memory capability limits are not laptop-configured values.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Count	Max clock (GHz)
4	4.2

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Four homogeneous cores, single-core maximum turbo 4.2 GHz. No later hybrid P/E label imposed. Configurable base clocks and chip TDP not laptop limits.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	4.4
Efficiency	8	3.3

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel CPU Specifications: two performance and eight efficient cores. P-core maximum turbo 4.4 GHz, E-core 3.3 GHz. Generic chip 15 W base/55 W turbo power and 64 GB memory limit are not laptop specifications. Intel 7 is not parsed as 7 nm.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

125Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel CPU Specifications total 12 hardware threads.

Max boost clock

4.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

8MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 Performance table explicitly identifies 8 MB L3 cache. Separate L2 is not counted.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 10 nm SuperFin. Not a marketing-name numeric conversion.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Graphics inventory specifies Intel Iris Xe only. This is the processor's integrated graphics. No dedicated graphics option is listed for this model.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

8GB4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

LPDDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Consumer Memory section explicitly LPDDR5. LPDDR5x, transfer rate and active channel count are not inferred.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Performance section explicitly all models only differ in working memory and SSD capacity, and memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded. Does not state an exact 128 GB board memory rate or channel topology.

Soldered10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory specification onboard. Exact model WindowsTip FAQ separately explicitly says soldered to motherboard and no additional RAM socket. Installed 16 GB sample memory speed/type is not imported into this 8 GB base.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Consumer maximum 8 GB with same CPU/GPU. Commercial 16 GB excluded. Purchase maximum, not upgradeability.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Consumer Memory options 8 GB or 16 GB for the same processor and integrated GPU. Maker supported purchase maximum 16 GB, not post-purchase upgradeability.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

128GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

256GB4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 202616Press articlearstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/microsoft-makes-next-gen-surface-laptop-go-2-official-starting-at-600Read 7 October 2026Original June 1 launch report explicitly 128 GB NVMe SSD. Subsequent 8 GB RAM step costs another $100 while 256 GB drive is a separate upgrade. This refines generic maker SSD without substituting a particular supplier.

NVMe SSD13Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%203%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original service guide printed page 15 parts list explicitly identifies consumer i5/8 GB fTPM NVMe board XT5-00003, distinct from UFS XT5-00004. Original consumer selected 256 GB SSD fits NVMe configuration, not 128 GB UFS.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

314Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface/surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026What is new list explicitly 128/256 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. Installed-drive generation, not a claim that the physical slot supports no newer generation. The measured 256 GB drive performance is excluded.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	1	Yes

Source15Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/07/review-microsofts-surface-laptop-go-2-has-a-lot-of-problems-but-i-like-it-anywayRead 7 October 2026Repairability explicitly standard M.2 connector 22 mm wide and 30 mm long, not usual 80 mm. Single occupied removable drive matches exact B&H 1x128 GB/M.2 and original maker service guide printed page 13 parts plus page 31 socket drawing. No slot PCIe capability or lane count inferred.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 13 single rSSD assembly and exact 128 GB N2B-00001, printed page 31 removal from its motherboard socket. Physical one occupied M.2 2230 corroborated with Ars dimensional description.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	Not available	1
USB-A	Not available	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1
Other	Surface Connect	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical connector inventory only. No unpublished USB generations, data rates or Thunderbolt inferred from CPU capabilities.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Type	Version	Count	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2	1	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Ports section. One USB-C 3.2 explicitly supports data, DisplayPort and charging, one USB-A 3.1, one 3.5 mm audio connector and one Surface Connect. Unpublished generations, data rates and accepted input watts omitted.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz18Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly AX201 dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz with Bluetooth 5.1. Same Go 2 AX201 module confirmed by PC Watch family comparison and Notebookcheck. No 6 GHz capability or restrictions assumed.

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20117Reviewpc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/ubiq/1536149.htmlRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison table, Surface Laptop Go 2 column: Intel AX201 (Wi-Fi 6/BT5.1). Table covers its 4/8 GB consumer and 128/256 GB options, corroborated by Notebookcheck Networking AX201. Article headline is Go 3 but evidence is the explicit Go 2 column.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20110Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Networking specification identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201. PC Watch generation comparison table separately lists AX201 for Surface Laptop Go 3 alongside both 8 GB and 16 GB memory configurations. No Wi-Fi band inferred from chipset capability.17Reviewpc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/ubiq/1536149.htmlRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison specification table explicitly Wi-Fi/BT module Intel AX201 (Wi-Fi 6/BT5.1) for Go 3. Both 8 GB and 16 GB memory options are named. Generic module evidence supports original consumer platform.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 Communications table Cellular Support: No. No capability inferred from a Wi-Fi-only marketing name.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker QWERTY. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

None14Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface/surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly no backlighting in this generation, corroborated by Notebookcheck. Fingerprint button light is not key backlighting.

None12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly says Go 3 omits keyboard backlighting.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 specification table Numeric Keypad: false. US keyset, not a Japanese keyboard photo.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.3mm12Reviewpcworld.com/article/796333/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly 1.3 mm travel, independently corroborated by Windows Central and Tech Advisor. Service Guide printed pages 14-15 lists one Platinum 104 English US fingerprint keyset N1X-00018 for the retained chassis.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same US Platinum fingerprint C-Cover assembly N1X-00018 provenance. Travel statement comes from PCWorld and independently Windows Central/Tech Advisor.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck Input Devices names ClickPad and clicking. Profesional Review explicitly describes integrated buttons with minimal physical travel and quiet clicking. Common Platinum 104 English US fingerprint C-Cover N1X-00018 is identified in maker service guide printed page 14.18Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes integrated buttons with minimal travel and quiet clicking. Common US Platinum C-Cover hardware is documented in service guide printed page 14. Spanish keyboard sample dimensions are not inherited.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Common Platinum 104 English US with fingerprint C-Cover N1X-00018 in printed page 14 supports common keyset/trackpad hardware. Mechanism stated by review, no sensor brand inferred.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD f/2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No11Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/816009/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review-2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly no separate IR sensor and no Windows Hello face unlock. Common front-facing 720p camera assembly, not inferred from fingerprint support.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Dolby Audio Premium, Voice Clarity1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Audio section explicitly dual far-field Studio Mics. Two physical microphones, not voice-processing channels.

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

40.98Wh3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Table rounded 41.0 Wh. Footnote 10 actual nominal 40.98 Wh retained, actual minimum 39.7 Wh excluded.

40.98Wh3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L2Read 5 October 2026Maker Go 3 Battery Capacities table headline nominal 41 Wh, footnote 11 explicitly actual nominal 40.98 Wh and minimum 39.7 Wh. Actual nominal 40.98 retained. Unrelated Studio 2 footnotes are not imported.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	13.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Footnote vi. Matching i5/8 GB/128 GB tested March 2022, Windows 11. Mixed active use and modern standby: eight websites, Office productivity and idle apps. 150 nits, auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Retailer video-only interpretation excluded.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	15

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original footnote v. Matching i5-1235U, 256 GB and 8/16 GB RAM devices tested April-May 2023. Up to 15 hours mixed active use and modern standby. Active use comprises eight websites, Word/PowerPoint/Excel/OneNote/Outlook productivity and idle applications. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness and adaptive colour disabled, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11 22H2 build 10.0.22621.1413. No pure web or video claim inferred.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original included 39 W SurfLink supply, not accepted USB-C input.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original In the Box section explicitly included 39 W power supply. Separate from laptop accepted USB-C input, which is not published.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact General table 39 W with Barrel/Proprietary. Original maker footnote vii identifies included SurfLink supply.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Serviceability section explicitly identifies Charging Port (Surface Connect connector), matching included 39 W power supply.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

118Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Internal hardware paragraph explicitly a single fan, although reviewer says they did not open the device. Maker service guide full exploded chassis printed page 13 independently shows one fan, and Surflink procedure pages 41-42 names cooling fan shroud. No sample thermal/noise measurement inherited.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026M1165666 RevC full model 2013 exploded chassis printed page 13 shows one fan. Pages 41-42 Surflink removal/installation explicitly identify the cooling fan shroud.

113Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%203%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Full Motherboard replacement procedure printed pages 51-55 removes and reinstalls the single fan assembly. Chassis and motherboard illustrations show one internal cooling fan. No number inferred from fan noise or chipset power.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Power-button fingerprint supported retained 8 GB. Only 4 GB/128 GB exception lacks it.

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original consumer PDF Security row explicitly Fingerprint Power Button. Manual names Windows Hello power-button fingerprint sign-in for supported models. Commercial 8 GB/128 GB exception is not the retained consumer SKU.

TPM

2.03Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Consumer firmware TPM 2.0. Commercial discrete TPM excluded.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security Consumer row explicitly firmware TPM 2.0. Commercial hardware TPM and management claims excluded.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 indexed retailer Features table states Cable Lock Slot: None, corroborating Office Depot Security Lock Slot: No.19Retailer pageofficedepot.com/a/products/4195233/Microsoft-Surface-Go-2-Laptop-124Read 7 October 2026Specifications exact Manufacturer #8QC-00001, 8 GB/128 GB Platinum: Security Lock Slot No. Product title shortens Laptop Go 2 but manufacturer number identifies the retained laptop. Current direct body is site maintenance. Public indexed table also states UPC 889842911954, matching the exact Best Buy model and code.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,000:112Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer unit. Embedded brightness/contrast table 100% display brightness shows contrast 1000:1. SpyderXPro 5.6 screenshot. Measurement location, firmware and display profile are unstated.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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96%12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer review unit. Embedded display chart shows SpyderXPro 5.6 gamut result 96% sRGB. No P3 value mapped because reference P3 subtype is not identified. Colour profile and calibration state are unstated.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,073points12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer review unit. Embedded Geekbench 6 CPU chart: single 2073, multi 6888. Publisher laptop methodology, published June 2022, runs all non-battery tests at peak performance unless otherwise stated. This review states no exception. Highest-performance test condition is proved, exact Windows profile label, app subversion and firmware unstated.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Performance section expressly all tests except battery bench run at peak performance unless otherwise specified. Publisher method predates this 2023 review and review states no exception.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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6,888points12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same matched review-unit Geekbench 6 CPU chart, 6888 multi-core. Publisher methodology proves peak-performance testing unless an exception is stated. No exception in this review. Exact Windows profile label, app subversion and firmware unstated. No 16 GB or Geekbench 5 score mixed in.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Same explicit publisher non-battery peak-performance method. Exact Windows profile label not published, so not invented.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Test	Hours (h)
Productivity	12.23

Source12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer unit. Chart explicitly PCMark 10 Battery Modern Office, 12 h 14 min, productivity workload. Publisher methodology uses Balanced Windows 11 or OEM Recommended battery profile, full-charge run to shutdown, brightness about 150-200 nits. Exact chosen profile and luminance for this unit, firmware and benchmark subversion remain unstated. No exact numeric brightness or inferred peak-power mode stored for runtime.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Battery section defines PCMark 10 Modern Office tasks, full-charge-to-shutdown run, Balanced Windows 11 unless OEM Recommended, and about 150-200 nits. Range does not become a guessed exact row brightness.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-go/surface-laptop-go-3/SurfaceLaptopGo3_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026October 2023 maker Ecoprofile Labels and certifications explicitly Surface Laptop Go 3 is ENERGY STAR certified. Consumer and business editions share certification model 2013. No business-only management features imported.

EPEAT

Gold10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 indexed retailer table states EPEAT Level: Gold. Maker US common tech table corroborates Gold.20Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-go-2/8PGLPV76MJHN/0D7XRead 7 October 2026US family tech specifications Eco Labels: registered EPEAT Gold, footnote 12 directs other markets to registry. Historical maker certification claim, corroborated exact 8QC-00001 Best Buy EPEAT Gold. Current page selected 16 GB/256 GB is not used for reference memory, price, availability or storage.

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/1f74194e24f448188ec7b068f5f549e4Read 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop Go 3 model 2013, United States, EPEAT Gold registry. UPC 196388152483 appears in product identifier list. Registered September 22, 2023 and archived July 30, 2026. Stored rating describes certification, not current registry active status.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Surface Laptop Go 2, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Surface Laptop Go 3, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer In the Box section. Laptop, included 39 W supply, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Additional commercial or regional bundles excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty for US SKU. Paid plans excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer Warranty section one-year limited hardware warranty for retained US SKU. Statutory rights and paid plans excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhn3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L23Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L2Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2022 consumer rows. Commercial 16 GB and Pro OS excluded.

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original September 2023 maker consumer specification PDF. Consumer 8 GB/256 GB configuration retained. Commercial 128 GB UFS and Windows Pro rows excluded.

Manual

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original-generation feature guide. Other Surface Laptop models and commercial exceptions are excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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