Surface Go 3

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Surface Go 3
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Surface Go 3 with case and stylus running Windows 11
Developer Microsoft
Product family Microsoft Surface
Type 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer
GenerationThird
Release date22 September 2021;
4 years ago (2021-09-22)
Introductory price USD$400 to 730
DiscontinuedYes
Operating system Windows 11 Home S mode
(upgradable to Home or Pro)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
Intel Core i3 10100Y
Memory8 GB or 4 GB RAM
StorageeMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB or 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, Snapdragon X16 LTE modem, eSIM and nano SIM
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)
Weight544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model)
553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model)
Predecessor Surface Go 2
Successor Surface Go 4
Website www.surface.com

The Surface Go 3 is the third generation model of the Surface Go series of devices, introduced as the successor to the Surface Go 2 by Microsoft at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021. [1] It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and many Surface accessories. [2] The tablet has the same body, the same set of cameras and speakers, the same ports, and the same dimensions as its predecessor; the main enhancement is a range of more powerful processors. [1] The tablet is powered by the Windows 11 operating system.

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Configuration

Surface Go 3 configuration options [3] [4]
Price tier in USDCPUGPURAMInternal storageLTEColor
ConsumerCommercial
$400 Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y Intel UHD Graphics 615
(23 EU @ 900Mhz)		4 GB64 GB eMMCNoP
$500YesBP
$5508 GB128 GB NVMe SSDNoBP
$500 Intel Core i3-10100Y Intel UHD Graphics 615
(24 EU @ 1 GHz)		4 GB64 GB eMMCNoP
$630$6808 GB128 GB NVMe SSDNoBP
$730$780YesBP
$880256 GB NVMe SSDYesBP

 Matte black  Platinum 

At launch, the Surface Go 3 was only available in one color option, platinum. A matte black color was made available on January 11, 2022 for all 8GB models. The Wi-Fi models of the tablet started shipping on October 5, 2021, while the LTE models shipped in December 2021 in North America and in Q1 2022 in other markets. [5]

Features

Hardware

The Surface Go 3 is the 6th addition to the lightweight 2-in-1 Surface lineup. The Surface Go 3 is aimed toward children and students. [6] The tablet features the same magnesium alloy chassis and screen size as its predecessor. It has one of two fanless dual-core Amber Lake-Y microarchitecture processors, the Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y. The 6500Y is 60% faster than the previous 4425Y in the Surface Go 2. The device has a USB C port supporting power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera assembly has an infrared sensor that supports login via Windows Hello.

A detachable keyboard uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous Surface Go models and retails at $99.

Software

Surface Go 3 is powered by Windows 11 Home in S Mode by default with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365; however, this can be opted out of and upgraded to Home for free or Pro for a fee.

The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition. [1]

Timeline

Timeline of Surface devices
Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 3Surface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop Go 3Surface Laptop Go 2Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop 13"Surface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop 6Surface Laptop 5Surface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Laptop Studio 2Surface Laptop StudioSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro 12"Surface Pro (11th generation)Surface Pro 9Surface Pro XSurface Pro XSurface 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 Go 4Surface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)Surface Go 3

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Surface Go 3 gets new Intel processors". The Verge . September 22, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today". CNET . September 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Configure your Surface Go 3". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Configure your Surface Go 3 for Business". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Surface Go 3: Price, release date, features, and everything you need to know". Windows Central. September 24, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Microsoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3". engadget. September 22, 2021.


Preceded by Surface
6th generation
alongside Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 		Succeeded by


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