Surface Laptop Go 3

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Surface Laptop Go 3
Microsoft Surface logo.svg
Developer Microsoft
Product family Microsoft Surface
Type Laptop
GenerationThird
Release dateOctober 3, 2023;
28 days ago
 (2023-10-03)
Availability2023
Introductory priceStarting at $749 USD (Business)
$799 (Consumer)
Operating system Windows 11
CPU Intel Core i5-1235U
Memory8 to 16 GB RAM
Storage128 to 512 GB
Removable storage none
Display12.4 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1536 x 1024, 148 ppi
3:2 Aspect Ratio
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
SoundOmnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad, fingerprint reader
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen, adaptive kit
Camera720p HD f2.0 camera
TouchpadBuilt-in
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB C, USB A
Online services Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions278.2 mm x 206.2 mm x 15.7 mm
(10.95 in x 8.12 in x 0.62 in)
Mass1,129 grams (2.489 lb)
Predecessor Surface Laptop Go 2
Website www.surface.com

The Surface Laptop Go 3 is the successor to the Surface Laptop Go 2. It is a mid-range portable computer that is part of the company's Surface line of personal computing devices. It was announced on September 21, 2023 with an expected release date of October 3. [1]

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Configuration

Surface Laptop Go 3 Configuration Options [2] [3]
Price Tier in USDCPUGPURAMInternal StorageColorFingerprint
ConsumerBusiness
Does not appear$749 Intel Core i5-1235U Intel Iris Xe 8 GB128 GB UFS  P No
$799$899256 GB NVMe SSD  P  B  S  S  [lower-alpha 1] Yes
$999$109916 GB P 
Does not appear$1249512 GB NVMe SSD

 Sage  Platinum  Ice Blue  Sandstone 

  1. Ice Blue, Sage, and Sandstone colors are selectable for consumer models only

Features


Hardware

The Surface Laptop Go 3 is a minor update to the Surface Laptop Go 2. Unlike the latter model, the Go 3 will be made with an aluminum top and an aluminum polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30% postconsumer recycled content base. Microsoft claims the device will have an improved battery life of up to 15 hours, thanks to the more efficient CPU. [5]

It carries over the 12.4-inch "PixelSense" Display at 1536 × 1024 from the prior two generations with a 3:2 aspect ratio.

The Surface Laptop Go 3 uses a twelfth-generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The base model of the device will now have 8 GB RAM (up from four.) For the first time, both consumer models will now have 256 GB of storage, with business models topping off at 512 GB. [6] [7]

Like prior generations, the device will have 1 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, alongside a headphone jack and a Surface Connect port for charging. The laptop also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.

Consumer models of the device now has a fingerprint power button with Windows Hello and TPM 2.0 as standard.

Software

Consumer models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 11 Home, a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365, and a 30-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. [2] Commercial models ship with Windows 11 Pro, and a 30-day trial of either Microsoft 365 Business or Apps. [3]

Timeline

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Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store

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Preceded by Surface Laptop Go 3
3rd generation
Succeeded by
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