Surface Go 2

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]

Surface Go 2

Developer	Microsoft
Product family	Microsoft Surface
Type	2-in-1 detachable tablet computer
Generation	Second
Release date	May 6, 2020
Retail availability	May 12, 2020
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
Memory	8 GB or 4 GB RAM
Storage	eMMC: 64 GB SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB
Removable storage	MicroSDXC
Display	10.5 inch Touchscreen PixelSense Display 1920 x 1280, 220 PPI 3:2 Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 3
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 615
Sound	2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Input	Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
Camera	Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
Touchpad	On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately)
Connectivity	WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, LTE A, USB C
Power	24W
Online services	Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions	245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm (9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in)
Mass	544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model) 553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model)
Predecessor	Surface Go
Related articles	Surface
Website	www.surface.com

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. 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	Integrated GPU	RAM	Internal Storage	LTE
Consumer	Commercial
400	450	Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y	Intel HD Graphics 615 (850 Mhz)[8]	4 GB	64GB eMMC	No
-	500	Intel Core m3 8100Y	Intel HD Graphics 615 (900 Mhz)[9]
550	-	Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y	Intel HD Graphics 615 (850 Mhz)	8 GB	128GB NVMe SSD
630	680	Intel Core m3 8100Y	Intel HD Graphics 615 (900 Mhz)
730	780					Yes
-	880				256GB NVMe SSD

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 HD Graphics GPU.[1]
• Memory options are 4GB and 8GB
• Storage options are 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
• 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 or 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

Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store

References

1. "Introducing Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds". Microsoft Blog. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
2. "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 has a bigger display and better Intel processor". The Verge. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
3. "Microsoft announces the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and Surface Headphones 2". GSMArena. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
4. Microsoft Surface Go 2 tech specs
5. Configure your Surface Go 2
6. Microsoft Surface Go 2 for Business tech specs
7. Configure your Surface Go 2 for Business
8. "Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y (2M Cache, 1.70 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
9. "Intel® Core™ m3-8100Y Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
10. "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 gets bigger display, more power". Windows Central. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
11. "Microsoft unveils Surface Go 2: Release date, price, specs and battery life". Laptop Mag. Retrieved May 6, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Introducing Microsoft Surface Go 2 on YouTube