Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 (for students)

If you're a collegiate, we understand that your laptop hunt is most probably shadowed by a tight budget with a need of something to have on the GO! Do not worry because we will be reviewing Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 that would be fairly in your budget

The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a compact and lightweight device that provides a combination of portability, performance and style while meeting the need of fast-paced lifestyle by being ready to be always on-the-go. It is no doubt a great option for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile laptop.

The Surface Laptop Go 2 is powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD providing great performance and enough storage for everyday tasks. Due to its sleek and stylish design, with an aluminium lid and base it provides a premium feel. Its light weight of only2.45 pounds makes it very portable to carry around all-day long. 

The Surface Laptop Go 2 gives a good viewing angle with bright and colourful display which supports touch input for easy navigation on the screen of 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a resolution of 1536 x 1024. It has a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack including a Surface Connect port for charging and docking which is enough for normal usage. The laptop has a claimed battery life of up to 13 hours (but may depend on usage pattern and its setting) getting you through a full day of work or school and can be considered pretty good for a device that is of this size.

Overall, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is a great option for anyone who needs a lightweight, bright and responsive display, portable and affordable laptop with a good performance and battery life all-day long. As it has limited selection of ports and lower resolution display, it may not be suitable for those looking for a larger display and more connectivity.

Display:

• Screen size: 12.4 inches
• Resolution: 1536 x 1024 pixels
• Pixel density: 148 PPI
• Aspect ratio: 3:2
• Touchscreen

Processor:

• CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035GI
• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory and Storage:

• RAM: 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
• Storage: 64GB eMMC, 128GB or 256GB SSD

Connectivity:

• USB A (1x)
• USB C (1x)
• Surface connect port (1x)
• Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax
• Bluetooth 5.0
• 3.5mm headphone jack

Battery:

• Up to 13 hours of usage.

Dimensions:

• 10.95 inches x 8.10 inches x 0.62 inches (278.18x205.67x15.69 mm).

Weight:

• 2.45 lbs. (1.11 kg)

Operating System:

• Windows 10 Home in S mode.

Colours Available:

• Platinum
• Sandstone
• Ice Blue
• Sage

Other Features:

• HD front-facing camera with 720p HD video
• Dual far-field Studio Mics
• OmniSonic speakers with Dolby Audio
• Ambient light sensor
• TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security