Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 31.6 cm (12.4") Touchscreen Intel® Core™ i5 i5-1035G1 8 GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 10 Pro Platinum TNV-00004 Specifications
Product Type
Notebooks
Product Type
Laptops
Brand
Microsoft
Collection Model
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Manufacturer Product Type
Microsoft Laptops
Colour name Platinum
Market positioning
Business
Product colour
Platinum
Housing material Aluminium, Polycarbonate (PC)
Full-size keyboard Yes
Form Factor
Clamshell
Housing material Aluminium
Product Family
Surface Laptop Go
Product Family
Business Laptops
Product Family
Intel Core i5 Laptops
Product Family
Microsoft Surface Laptops
Display diagonal 31.6 cm (12.4")
Display Resolution
1536 x 1024 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Native aspect ratio 3:2
Processor cores 4
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor Family
10th gen Intel Core i5
Processor model
i5-1035G1
Processor Family
Intel Core i5
Processor frequency 1 GHz
Processor generation
10th gen Intel Core i5
Processor threads 8
Processor operating modes 64-bit
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Configurable TDP-up frequency 1.2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-down 13 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0.7 GHz
PCI Express slots version 3.0
Processor cache 6 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Tjunction 100 C
Processor lithography 10 nm
Processor boost frequency 3.6 GHz
Processor socket BGA 1526
Internal Memory 8 GB
Internal memory type
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Memory form factor On-board
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
SSD capacity 256 GB
Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Card reader integrated No
Total SSDs capacity 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) 1050 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1050 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics adapter family Intel UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card family Intel UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter model Intel UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics card ID 0x8A56
Discrete graphics adapter model Not available
On-board graphics card model Intel UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter ID 0x8A56
Built-in microphone Yes
Audio system
Dolby Audio Premium
Speakers manufacturer OmniSonic
Number of microphones 2
Windows Hello Yes
Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric) 0.92 MP
Front camera HD type HD
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Optical Drive Type No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN No
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Version 5.0
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
Charging port type Surface Connect
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 0
Headphone outputs 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
Pointing Device Trackpad
Numeric keypad No
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour White
Island-style keyboard Yes
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0,AVX-512
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, AVX-512
CPU configuration (max) 1
Processor package size 50 x 25 mm
Processor ARK ID 196603
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Idle States Yes
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) Yes
Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes
Intel Secure Key Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel vPro Platform Eligibility No
Intel TSX-NI No
Battery capacity (Watt-hours) 39 Wh
Battery Capacity 39 Wh
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Weight 1.11 kg
Width 278.2 mm
Depth 205.7 mm
Height 15.7 mm
Ambient light sensor Yes
Year 2020
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Harmonized System (HS) code 84713000
Mobile network connection No
Battery life (max) 13 h
MPN TNV-00004
Most Suitable For Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 31.6 cm (12.4") Touchscreen Intel® Core™ i5 i5-1035G1 8 GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 10 Pro Platinum TNV-00004 Reviews
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2021
With temptingly low prices and a design not too far off the premium Surface Laptop 3, the Go is a laptop that sets the standards by which all future mid-range ultraportables are set to be judged. If you have around £700 to spend on a new laptop, you’d be...
+Beautiful design, Excellent display, Fingerprint reader and Windows Hello webcam-Cheapest model only has 64GB storage and 4GB of RAMTaken in totality, there are quite a few compromises being made by Microsoft, particularly in the cheapest £549 model. This is a laptop you should only consider if you're prepared to treat it like a Chromebook – to access cloud-based apps and mainly store...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 02 July 2021
With temptingly low prices and a design not too far off the premium Surface Laptop 3, the Go is a laptop that sets the standards by which all future mid-range ultraportables are set to be judged. If you have around £700 to spend on a new laptop, you’d be...
+Beautiful design, Excellent display, Fingerprint reader and Windows Hello webcam-Cheapest model only has 64GB storage and 4GB of RAMTaken in totality, there are quite a few compromises being made by Microsoft, particularly in the cheapest £549 model. This is a laptop you should only consider if you're prepared to treat it like a Chromebook – to access cloud-based apps and mainly store...
Mike - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on pocket-lint.com in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2021
Why you can trust Pocket-lint (Pocket-lint) - The Microsoft Surface Laptop has, through all three of its release iterations, proven to be our favourite premium Windows laptop time and again - winning the Pocket-lint Awards in its category in both 2019 and...
+Great design that looks and feels beyond the asking price,Comfortable typing and trackpad experience,Proper processor means it's capable outside of Windows 10 S-Fan can be loud and whistly when power is plugged in,No keyboard backlighting,Limited RAM/storage on entry model,Middling battery life,Less-than-Full-HD screenThe Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a compelling affordable laptop. It pulls on much of the design and quality of Microsoft's established Surface range, without cutting features to the bone. There are some quirks - such as a noisy fan, a limited numbers of...
David - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on t3.com in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2020
Like the Surface Go (and Surface Go 2) before it, the Surface Laptop Go marks an attempt by Microsoft to offer a more affordable alternative to its line of premium products - and in this case those premium products are the Surface Laptop 3 and the Surface...
+Well-built and lightweight,Impressive 12.4-inch, 3:2 aspect ratio display,Copes with most tasks comfortably,-Average battery life, Average specs on the cheapest configuration, Average performance,With the Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft has tried to make an affordable laptop for the masses - or at least for students. While performance and battery life are underwhelming, the laptop is well built and designed, and will serve you well for day-to-day com...
Samuel - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2020
The Surface Laptop Go is Microsoft's attempt to bring the best features of its premium machines to the mid-range PC market – but with a few corners cut.Starting at £549, it comes in below the £999 Surface Laptop 3 and £799 Surface Pro 7, but above the £39...
+solid performance, good keyboard and trackpad, fingerprint scanner in midorhigh model, USBC, nice look, solid build, recycled plastic-weak battery life, runs hot, no backlit keys, screen not that crisp and not 1080p HD, not that much cheaper than premium machines, software nigglesMicrosoft has a really good lower-cost Windows 10 laptop in it, but unfortunately the Surface Laptop Go isn't quite it.It has many of the right elements: a great keyboard, good trackpad, nice look and reasonable performance. But it also runs hot, has weak...
Anyron - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2020
When the Surface range began life as a single 2-in-1 back in 2012, few could have imagined just how quickly Microsoft's hardware would expand. There are now a staggering nine product lines, with four brand new devices launching in the last three years alo...
+Thin and light, Impressive keyboard, Solid performance on top-spec model-No backlit keys, Average battery life, Comparatively expensiveConsidering the success of the Surface Go line, it was perhaps inevitable that Microsoft would release a cheaper clamshell device at some point. The Surface Laptop Go is exactly that, although it doesn't quite hit the mark.The big factor is price, with th...
Tom - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on stuff.tv in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2020
Meet the lightweight laptop hoping to bring Microsoft's slick hardware line-up to a wider audience. An audience that happens to have a smidge less cash to spend.The Surface Laptop Go is purpose-built for students, professionals and home workers that care...
+Light and well-built, Vibrant 3:2 aspect touchscreen, Full-size keyboard and expansive touchpad-Internals merely average for the money, No backlit keyboard, Battery life only averageDiluting down the Surface formula was always going to require a few compromises. The Laptop Go is a well-built and lightweight machine that truly looks the part, but is let down by a few key omissions and cut-backs. Budget alternatives offer more storage...
Ryan - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 02 December 2020
Fortunately, the price has shrunk alongside the screen, plummeting from a £999 starting price to an even more affordable £549, making it an ideal option for both students and those on a budget. Unfortunately, Microsoft has been forced to make a few compro...
+Incredible value, Small and classy design, Excellent performance, Comfortable keyboard,-Low-resolution display, No keyboard backlight, No fingerprint scanner on base configuration,The Surface Laptop Go is a fantastic device at a super-affordable price. It offers decent performance and comfortable keyboard that's ideal for students, office workers and social media addicts alike. The low-resolution display means it isn't the best for...
James - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on itpro.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 03 November 2020
It's Go time once again for Microsoft. After the excellent Surface Go 2, a smaller and more affordable alternative to the main Surface Pro series, the company has applied the same thinking to its Surface Laptop line. The result is the Surface Laptop Go...
We think Microsoft can chalk this up as another successful downsizing: although the Surface Laptop Go's cutbacks are more frequently felt than on the Surface Go 2, it's still clearly a laptop that's been crafted with care.That said, it's important not to...
Arif - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on digitaltrends.com in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2020
There's a Surface device for everything these days. You can create and game on one, travel with one, or just enjoy day-to-productivity in a tablet form factor. What most Surface devices have in common, though, is that buying one often comes at a high pric...
+Thin and light, Comfortable keyboard and trackpad, Good port selection, Good performance-No backlit keyboard, Display's pixel density is low, No Surface Pen supportYes. The Surface Laptop Go makes sacrifices to hit a low price, but its 3:2 aspect ratio, solid processor, and good battery life help set it apart from the pack.Editors' RecommendationsMicrosoft unveils the budget-friendly Surface Laptop Go and new Surfac...