Processors: Quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i3.

The Surface Go 3 presented its fair share of problems during my testing period, but it has a few redeeming qualities that might make it the perfect tablet for you.īefore we get into things, here are the major specs you need to know about. It’s also one of the more affordable laptops from Microsoft that features the new Windows 11 OS. It’s actually more akin to a tablet than a full-blown laptop, but it has 2-in-1 capabilities (that you’ll have to pay for). What the Surface Go 3 lacks in processing power it makes up for in portability and convenience. Microsoft’s new Surface Go 3 can’t really nail that balance, but it is perfect for those wanting a laptop they can use on the go. Microsoft seems to agree, as you can't even find the 4GB model of the Surface Laptop Go 2 on Best Buy's website.As more of us transition to a hybrid office and work-from-home life, it’s more important than ever to have a computer that can do it all. Windows 11 has some features that use more resources, like the Widgets panel and Microsoft Teams integration, so 4GB of RAM is starting to be a little too low, even for a base configuration. With Windows 10, that was still double the minimum requirement for the OS, but with Windows 11, it just barely matches that minimum requirement.

Microsoft's Go series is focused on offering more affordable experiences, and because of that, they've always featured 4GB of RAM in the base configuration. Again, this is more wishful thinking than it is a realistic expectation. In fact, the Surface Laptop Go 2's resolution is still below Full HD, and we hope Microsoft will aim a little higher with the next iteration. However, with the premium Surface Laptop series, it's only ever had 201 PPI, and the Surface Laptop Go 2 only has a low 148 PPI. With the Surface Pro lineup, Microsoft has always used extremely sharp screens considering their size, aiming for a pixel density of 267 PPI (pixels per inch).

Something similar applies to the display.

Surface go 3 specs