The Go is available in original (shown in the photos here) and '2' forms, with three main hardware variants in each case (RAM/storage/chip), while the Surface Laptop Go similarly has three comparable spec levels. So, yes, comparing these two Surface ultra-mobiles, ultra-lights. In fact, they're arguably superior in many ways, not least the variation in price, size, and form factor. They're the equivalent to buying Apple's Macbooks, but in the Windows ecosystem. So, despite the generally higher price tags, I usually look at, and recommend, Surface devices first (Surface Duo excepted - ROFL). Why Surface? Good question, since there are dozens of viable ultra-light notebook brands - but I think of Microsoft's Surface as being the highest end in terms of design and build, and with the backing of being made by the same company that's making the OS, i.e. So with a Surface Laptop Go joining the family (via my wife's work), I was able to do a hands-on, as well as a specs, comparison for the first time. It did to me and I've been mulling over which (affordable) ultra-light PC is better for a while.

Despite the headline, this isn't as easy as a simple A-B comparison, since each is available in a surprising number of variants - thus, I'll try a compare using broad strokes and concentrate on giving a flavour of what each is good at.Īway from smartphones, then, the thought of doing as much as possible while carrying as little as possible should hopefully appeal. Whether a fan of Windows (for AAWP) or Mobile in general (for AAM), one thing you'll have been keeping an eye on from Microsoft is their affordable ultra-mobile PCs, the Surface Go range and Surface Laptop Go.

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