Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

vs

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

Microsoft Surface Pro LTE

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro LTE alternatives

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Business alternatives

specs

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Display
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

3:2
Native aspect ratio:
3:2
267 ppi
Pixel density:
220 ppi
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
not available
Multi-touch
Touch technology:
not available
not available
Display glass type:
Gorilla Glass
yes
LED backlight:
not available
2736 x 1824 pixels
Display resolution:
1920 x 1280 pixels
31.2 cm (12.3")
Display diagonal:
26.7 cm (10.5")

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Processor
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

OPI
Bus type:
not available
0.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency:
not available
yes
Conflict-Free processor:
not available
1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
PCI Express configurations:
not available
Smart Cache
Processor cache type:
not available
SR340
Processor code:
not available
Kaby Lake
Processor codename:
not available
14 nm
Processor lithography:
not available
64-bit
Processor operating modes:
not available
42 X 24 mm
Processor package size:
not available
Intel Core i5-7300 Mobile Series
Processor series:
not available
H0
Stepping:
not available
AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Supported instruction sets:
not available
4 GT/s
System bus rate:
not available
15 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
not available
yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:
not available
100 °C
Tjunction:
not available
3 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor threads:
not available
2
Processor cores:
2
3.5 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
3.9 GHz
2.6 GHz
Processor frequency:
1.3 GHz
i5-7300U
Processor model:
i3-10100Y
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family:
Intel® Core™ i3
7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation:
10th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
Intel

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Memory
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

16 GB
Maximum internal memory:
8 GB
not available
Internal memory type:
LPDDR3-SDRAM
8 GB
Internal memory:
8 GB

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Storage
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

SSD
Storage media:
SSD
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSDXC
yes
Card reader integrated:
yes
256 GB
Internal storage capacity:
256 GB

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Graphics
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

HD Graphics 620
Graphics adapter:
UHD Graphics 615
Intel
Graphics adapter family:
Intel

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Audio
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

Dolby Audio Premium
Audio system:
Dolby Audio
1.6 W
Speaker power:
2 W
yes
Built-in microphone:
not available
2
Number of built-in speakers:
not available
yes
Built-in speaker(s):
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Camera
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

yes
Windows Hello:
yes
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
5 MP
yes
Front camera:
yes
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
not available
1080p
Video recording modes:
1080p
yes
Video recording:
not available
yes
Auto focus:
not available
8 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
yes
Rear camera:
not available
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Network
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

not available
Near Field Communication (NFC):
yes
802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards:
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
4.1
Bluetooth version:
5.0
yes
Bluetooth:
yes
LTE
4G standard:
LTE
4G
Mobile network generation:
not available
yes
Mobile network connection:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Ports & interfaces
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Docking connector type:
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
3.5 mm
yes
Headphone out:
yes
1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity:
not available
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
not available
not available
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
1

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Design
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

not available
Housing material:
Magnesium
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Black, Silver
Product colour:
Platinum
Slate
Form factor:
Slate

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Performance
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
yes
not available
Magnetometer:
yes
yes
Gyroscope:
yes
yes
Ambient light sensor:
yes
yes
Accelerometer:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Security
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

yes
Face recognition:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Software
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Windows 11 Pro
Windows
Platform:
Windows

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Processor special features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

yes
Embedded options available:
not available
yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
not available
yes
Execute Disable Bit:
not available
yes
Idle States:
not available
yes
Intel 64:
not available
yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State:
not available
yes
Intel Flex Memory Access:
not available
1.00
Intel Identity Protection Technology version:
not available
1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version:
not available
1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version:
not available
yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX):
not available
yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP):
not available
1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version:
not available
yes
Intel TSX-NI:
not available
1.00
Intel TSX-NI version:
not available
yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology:
not available
yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):
not available
yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):
not available
yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):
not available
yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID):
not available
yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):
not available
yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):
not available
yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):
not available
yes
Intel® OS Guard:
not available
yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel® Secure Key:
not available
yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology:
not available
2.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Battery
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

13.5 h
Continuous video playback time:
not available
not available
Battery life (max):
11 h
not available
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
28 Wh
not available
Battery technology:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Weight & dimensions
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

770 g
Weight:
553 g
8.5 mm
Height:
175 mm
201 mm
Depth:
8.3 mm
292 mm
Width:
245 mm

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Packaging content
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

yes
Carrying case:
not available
yes
Quick start guide:
not available
yes
Warranty card:
not available
yes
AC adapter included:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro LTE

Other features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3 Business

97472
Processor ARK ID:
not available
BGA 1356
Processor socket:
not available