Surface Go 2

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Surface Go 2
Microsoft Surface logo.svg
Developer Microsoft
Product family Microsoft Surface
Type 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer
GenerationSecond
Release date6 May 2020;4 years ago (2020-05-06)
Availability12 May 2020;4 years ago (2020-05-12)
Introductory price USD$400 to 730
Operating system Windows 10 Home S mode
(upgradable to Home or Pro)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
Intel Core m3 8100Y
Memory8 GB or 4 GB RAM
StorageeMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB
Removable storage MicroSDXC
Display10.5 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1920 x 1280, (220 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
Gorilla Glass 3
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 615
Sound2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Sold separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
CameraFront: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
TouchpadOn the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC,
LTE A, USB C
Power24W
Online services Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm
(9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in)
Mass544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model)
553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model)
Predecessor Surface Go
Successor Surface Go 3
Related Surface
Website www.surface.com

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 [1] In October 2021, this has been superseded by the Surface Go 3.

Contents

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 USDCPUGPURAMInternal storageLTE
ConsumerCommercial
$400$450 Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y Intel UHD Graphics 615

(850 MHz) [8]

4 GB64 GB eMMCNo
$5508 GB128 GB NVMe SSDNo
500 Intel Core m3 8100Y Intel UHD Graphics 615

(900 MHz) [9]

4 GB64 GB eMMCNo
$630$6808 GB128 GB NVMe SSDNo
$730$780Yes
$880256 GB NVMe SSDYes

Features

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

Timeline of Surface devices
Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 3Surface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop Studio 2Surface Laptop StudioSurface Laptop Go 3Surface Laptop Go 2Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop 6Surface Laptop 5Surface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro XSurface Pro XSurface Go 4Surface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface Pro (11th generation)Surface Pro 10Surface Pro 9Surface Pro 8Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 6Surface Pro (2017)Surface Pro 4Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 2Surface ProSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)Surface Go 2

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Preceded by Surface Go 2
5th generation
With: Surface Book 3
Succeeded by