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Release date: 19 Sep 2020
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Microsoft Surface Go 2 review

Microsoft Surface Go 2. Display diagonal: 26.7 cm (10.5"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Processor frequency: 1.1 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ m3, Processor model: m3-8100Y. Internal memory: 8 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Card reader integrated. Weight: 553 g. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Black, Silver

Surface Go 2 for Business Connect from wherever you need to work with this compact 2-in-1. This lightweight business laptop and tablet empowers employees to get the job done with the full power of Windows 10.
More from the Go you know A new generation of our lightest 2-in-1 to empower your employees in a choice of Matte Black or Platinum. Surface Go 2 has faster multitasking, a larger and brighter screen in the same compact size, and eSIM to help get the job done, wherever employees need to work.

Ready to get it done

Equip employees with a compact, lightweight device in hand, wherever they work. From engaging customers with a business tablet with Pen* to checking email in the field on an easy-to-carry laptop, new Surface Go 2 adapts to all the tasks your employees take on.

Meet the needs of your business

Keep devices in the field secure with updates via Microsoft Endpoint Manager,* restrict access to only the apps your customers or employees need, and find custom-designed accessories for every task.

Surface for Business unlocks more value

Surface customers save time and money with streamlined deployment, modern device management, and built-in, cloud-powered security. Empower people, data, and systems with connected experiences from Surface and Microsoft 365.

Surface Go 2 warranty and service offerings

Microsoft Service Offerings help you maximize your investment in Surface so you can hit the ground running and stay productive when issues arise.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 3:2
Pixel density: 220 ppi
Touchscreen type: Capacitive
Display glass type: Gorilla Glass
Display resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels
Display diagonal: 26.7 cm (10.5")

Processor

Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.6 GHz
PCI Express configurations: 1x4,2x2
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor codename: Amber Lake Y
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor package size: 20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction sets: SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0
System bus rate: 4 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 5 W
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes
Tjunction: 100 °C
Processor cache: 4 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 2
Processor boost frequency: 3.4 GHz
Processor frequency: 1.1 GHz
Processor model: m3-8100Y
Processor family: Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation: Intel® Core™ m3-8xxx
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Maximum internal memory: 8 GB
Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Storage media: SSD
Compatible memory cards: MicroSDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 256 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: UHD Graphics 615
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Audio Premium
Speaker power: 2 W
Number of microphones: 2
Number of built-in speakers: 2

Camera

Windows Hello: yes
Front camera flash: no
Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera: yes
Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video recording modes: 1080p
Video recording: yes
Rear camera flash: no
Auto focus: yes
Rear camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Near Field Communication (NFC): yes
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Bluetooth: yes
4G standard: LTE
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
Docking connector type: Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Combo headphone/mic port: no
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity: 1

Phone features

Video call: yes
Voice call: yes

Design

Certification: CE
Housing material: Magnesium
Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Black, Silver
Form factor: Slate

Performance

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): yes
Magnetometer: yes
Gyroscope: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Accelerometer: yes
GPS (satellite): yes
GLONASS: yes
Position location: yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro
Platform: Windows

Processor special features

Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT): yes
Intel® OS Guard: yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
Intel® Secure Key: yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology: yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

Battery

Battery life (max): 10 h

Power

AC adapter power: 24 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 553 g
Height: 175 mm
Depth: 8.3 mm
Width: 245 mm

Other features

Processor ARK ID: 185282
Processor socket: BGA 1515