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Microsoft Surface Go 3 + KCS-00109 review

Microsoft Surface Go 3 + KCS-00109. Display diagonal: 26.7 cm (10.5"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 64 GB. Processor frequency: 1.1 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Pentium® Gold, Processor model: 6500Y. Internal memory: 4 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Assisted GPS (A-GPS). Card reader integrated. Weight: 544 g. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home in S mode. Product colour: Platinum

The most portable Surface touchscreen 2-in-1 is perfect for your everyday tasks, homework and play. Designed to light up the best of Windows 11, Surface Go 3 is optimised for digital pen and touch, plus a faster Intel® Core™ processor, all-day battery, tablet-to-laptop versatility and built-in Microsoft security.

Meet Surface Go 3

See the most portable Surface touchscreen 2-in-1 in action, and discover the perfect way to tackle everyday tasks, run your favourite apps, jot down ideas, and enjoy a little down time.

Built for everyone, ready anywhere

Browse, work, play, learn and binge watch anywhere on a high-res 10.5” PixelSense™ touchscreen with adjustable Kickstand. Our most portable Surface PC is optimised for note-taking, sketching and touch with Windows 11, and is an outstanding 2-in-1 value that can replace both your tablet and laptop.

Go-anywhere tablet with laptop productivity

Perfect for the whole family, Surface Go 3 starts at just 544 g,2 with high-res 220ppi touchscreen and adjustable Kickstand. Optional Type Cover sold separately.

Got an idea? Capture it fast

Wherever inspiration strikes, jot down a quick note or draw a diagram using Surface Pen and Microsoft Journal.

Connect fast

Stay connected with fast, reliable WiFi 6 for better performance around the house.

Connect in more ways

Plug in the accessories you use today with the included USB-C® port, headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and MicroSDXC Card Reader.

The fast way to turn thoughts into text

Speak into the built-in Studio Mics to see your words transcribed into text with Voice Typing for Windows 11. It can even detect pauses and inflections to add to the necessary punctuation.

10.5” touchscreen

See more, do more and browse better with Surface signature 3:2 ratio that gives you the most vertical screen real estate on a laptop for getting it all done.

Up to 11 hours battery

All-day power on the go, plus Fast Charging.

1080p HD cameras

Stay connected with front- and rear-facing 1080p HD cameras, plus dual Studio Mics.

Faster processors

Speed through email, homework, browsing, shopping, and more with faster Intel® Pentium® Gold or Intel® Core™ i3 processor.

Multiple profiles for your family

Windows lets you create multiple-user profiles so each member of your family can log in securely using Windows Hello and get access to their own files.

The health of your PC matters

Memory. Battery life. Virus immunity. It all plays into the performance of your PC and it can all be examined with PC Health Checkup.

Surf safely with Kids mode on Microsoft Edge

Easily enable a kid-friendly environment with built-in guardrails to keep your child safer online.

State-of-the-art security, standard

Advanced defences against malware, viruses, and more. They’re all built-in and come at no extra cost with Windows 11.

Peace of mind in a digital-first world

Set screen time limits, spending control and content filters on your kids' devices, apps and games with Family Options.

  • Windows 11 Home in S mode 64-bit
  • Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y (1.1GHz)
  • 26.7 cm (10.5") Full HD 1920 x 1280
  • 4GB LPDDR3-SDRAM & 64GB eMMC

Microsoft Surface Go 3 + KCS-00109 specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 3:2
HD type: Full HD
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

Processor cores: 2
Processor boost frequency: 3.4 GHz
Processor frequency: 1.1 GHz
Processor model: 6500Y
Processor family: Intel® Pentium® Gold
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory: 4 GB

Storage

Storage media: eMMC
Maximum memory card size: 64 GB
Compatible memory cards: MicroSDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 64 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: UHD Graphics 615
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

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

Camera

Windows Hello: yes
Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera: yes
Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video recording modes: 1080p
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

Docking connector type: Microsoft Surface Connector
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity: 1

Design

Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Platinum
Form factor: Slate

Performance

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

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home in S mode
Platform: Windows

Battery

Battery life (max): 11 h

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 544 g
Height: 175 mm
Depth: 83 mm
Width: 245 mm

Packaging content

Cables included: USB Type-C
Keyboard included: yes