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The Surface Go 2 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft. It is the second generation of Surface Go and was announced alongside the Surface Book 3 on May 6, 2020 online. It was available for purchase starting May 12, 2020.[1] In October 2021, this has been superseded by the Surface Go 3.
Surface Go 2 keeps the same thin, lightweight design, but with a larger 10.5-inch display, an improved battery life and an improved performance, one particular model performs 64% faster than the original. It is the first time that an Intel Core m processor is offered in this small device.[2]
The device runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode by default, but can be switched to the full version of Windows 10 Home for free (but not vice versa). It features the same 5 MP front-facing camera, 8 MP rear camera and an infrared camera, same as the previous model. A NFC chip and a kickstand supporting an angle of up to 165° are also present.
With a bigger display also comes with a bigger 1920 x 1280 resolution at 220 ppi, while still maintaining the 3:2 aspect ratio.[3]
The Surface Go 2 starts at $399.99 and goes up to $729.99. Its detachable keyboard with touchpad and stylus pen are sold separately.
Configuration
| Surface Go 2 Configuration Options[4][5][6][7] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Tier in USD | CPU | GPU | RAM | Internal storage | LTE | |
| Consumer | Commercial | |||||
| $400 | $450 | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615
(850 MHz)[8] |
4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No |
| $550 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | |||
| 500 | Intel Core m3 8100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615
(900 MHz)[9] |
4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No | |
| $630 | $680 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | ||
| $730 | $780 | Yes | ||||
| $880 | 256 GB NVMe SSD | Yes | ||||
Features
- Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition logging in.
- Faster processor with a 64% increase in performance for the top model.
- An Intel Pentium Gold and an Intel Core m3 CPU options with an Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU.[1]
- Memory options are 4 GB and 8 GB
- Storage options are 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB.
- A headphone jack, a USB-C port, microSD card slot and a nano SIM card tray for the LTE model.
- All configurations can be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro for an additional $50.
- The 8.3 mm thick tablet weighs 544 grams (1.2 pounds).
- Up to 10 hours of typical device usage.
Hardware
The Surface Go 2 is the 5th addition to small Surface lineup. The Surface Go 2 is aimed toward children and students, it is also aimed for schools and the enterprise.[10]
The Surface Go 2 features a bigger screen than its predecessor. It features a full-body magnesium alloy construction. The device features a new and fanless powerful processor, an Intel Core m3 8th gen processor inside. The cheaper models will have an Intel Pentium Gold processor inside.
The device contains USB C port with power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera contains an infrared sensor that supports login using Windows Hello.
The device's Type Cover uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous model. The keyboard is sold separately at $99.
Software
Surface Go 2 models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. Users may only install software from Windows Store. Users can opt out of the S Mode of the OS and upgrade to Home for free or Pro for a fee and be able to install apps from outside the Windows Store.
Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, Your Phone, Office and Edge. The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.[11]
Timeline
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Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store
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References
- ^ a b "Introducing Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds". Microsoft Blog. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 has a bigger display and better Intel processor". The Verge. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Microsoft announces the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and Surface Headphones 2". GSMArena. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Microsoft Surface Go 2 tech specs
- ^ Configure your Surface Go 2
- ^ Microsoft Surface Go 2 for Business tech specs
- ^ Configure your Surface Go 2 for Business
- ^ "Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y (2M Cache, 1.70 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Intel® Core™ m3-8100Y Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 gets bigger display, more power". Windows Central. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Microsoft unveils Surface Go 2: Release date, price, specs and battery life". Laptop Mag. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
