Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4"
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New Surface Laptop Go Get it done anywhere on our lightest Surface Laptop
Every day, everywhere Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life2 you need in our lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value.
Choose your perfect match Available in Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone1 all in a durable, cool metal finish.
Sleek design and standout value See and do more on a 12.4”7 touchscreen, in signature premium materials and a choice of colors, all at an exceptional value.
Familiar features and trusted security Get started with convenient security and the Windows you know4. Enjoy amazing sound for music and shows. And, easily connect to other devices and accessories. Get it done with your favorite apps Collaborate, connect, and do your best work with the must-have everyday laptop. Power through your favorite apps, backed by all-day battery life.2
Surface Mobile MouseLight and portable with smooth scrolling and dongle-free Bluetooth® connectivity. Available in a choice of rich colors1 to complement your style.
USB-C Travel HubDesigned for professionals who travel, this adapter gives you the extra ports and connections you need when you’re working on-the-go or on-the-couch.
Microsoft Bluetooth® Ergonomic MouseWork in comfort all day with our premium wireless ergonomic mouse. Navigate precisely and access your most-used features with 2 programmable buttons. Available in four colors: Matte Black, Peach, Pastel Blue and Glacier.*3
Microsoft 365Premium Office apps, extra cloud storage, advanced security and more, all in one convenient subscription*.
*Some accessories and software sold separately. [1] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details. [2] Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Laptop Go Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. [3] Available colors may vary by market. [4] Surface Laptop Go for consumers comes with Windows 10 Home in S mode to bring you the powerful Windows features you use most at exceptional value. If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro or purchase Surface Laptop Go for Business. Windows 10 Home in S mode works exclusively with apps and programs from the Microsoft Store within Windows and accessories that are compatible with Windows 10 Home in S mode. A one-way switch out of S mode is available. Learn more at Windows.com/SmodeFAQ. [5] Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights. [6] Surface Laptop Go display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12.45” diagonally (actual viewable area is less). [7] Testing conducted at Microsoft in 2020 using pre-production devices and Software. Tested with the inbox 39W PSU under controlled conditions. Device was powered on to desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C. [8] Surface Pro X for consumers comes with Windows 10 Home to bring you the powerful Windows features you use most at an exceptional value. If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro or purchase Surface Pro X for Business. At this time, Surface Pro X will not install 64-bit applications that have not been ported to ARM64, some games and CAD software, and some third-party drivers or anti-virus software. New 64-bit apps are coming to ARM 64 all the time. For more information about Windows 10 ARM-based PC app compatibility - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-pro-arm-app-performance [9] Battery life: Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in [Month] 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Pro X. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. [10] Surface Laptop Go i5/4GB/64GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. [11] LTE functionality only available on the following consumer configurations: Surface Go 2 Intel® 4415Y/128GB SSD/BGM with LTE Advanced. Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for more details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at Surface.com [12] Available configurations vary by size [13] Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. See Surface.com for details
New Surface Laptop Go Get it done anywhere on our lightest Surface Laptop
Every day, everywhere Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life2 you need in our lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value.
Choose your perfect match Available in Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone1 all in a durable, cool metal finish.
Sleek design and standout value See and do more on a 12.4”7 touchscreen, in signature premium materials and a choice of colors, all at an exceptional value.
Familiar features and trusted security Get started with convenient security and the Windows you know4. Enjoy amazing sound for music and shows. And, easily connect to other devices and accessories. Get it done with your favorite apps Collaborate, connect, and do your best work with the must-have everyday laptop. Power through your favorite apps, backed by all-day battery life.2
Surface Mobile MouseLight and portable with smooth scrolling and dongle-free Bluetooth® connectivity. Available in a choice of rich colors1 to complement your style.
USB-C Travel HubDesigned for professionals who travel, this adapter gives you the extra ports and connections you need when you’re working on-the-go or on-the-couch.
Microsoft Bluetooth® Ergonomic MouseWork in comfort all day with our premium wireless ergonomic mouse. Navigate precisely and access your most-used features with 2 programmable buttons. Available in four colors: Matte Black, Peach, Pastel Blue and Glacier.*3
Microsoft 365Premium Office apps, extra cloud storage, advanced security and more, all in one convenient subscription*.
*Some accessories and software sold separately. [1] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details. [2] Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Laptop Go Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. [3] Available colors may vary by market. [4] Surface Laptop Go for consumers comes with Windows 10 Home in S mode to bring you the powerful Windows features you use most at exceptional value. If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro or purchase Surface Laptop Go for Business. Windows 10 Home in S mode works exclusively with apps and programs from the Microsoft Store within Windows and accessories that are compatible with Windows 10 Home in S mode. A one-way switch out of S mode is available. Learn more at Windows.com/SmodeFAQ. [5] Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights. [6] Surface Laptop Go display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12.45” diagonally (actual viewable area is less). [7] Testing conducted at Microsoft in 2020 using pre-production devices and Software. Tested with the inbox 39W PSU under controlled conditions. Device was powered on to desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C. [8] Surface Pro X for consumers comes with Windows 10 Home to bring you the powerful Windows features you use most at an exceptional value. If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro or purchase Surface Pro X for Business. At this time, Surface Pro X will not install 64-bit applications that have not been ported to ARM64, some games and CAD software, and some third-party drivers or anti-virus software. New 64-bit apps are coming to ARM 64 all the time. For more information about Windows 10 ARM-based PC app compatibility - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-pro-arm-app-performance [9] Battery life: Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in [Month] 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Pro X. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. [10] Surface Laptop Go i5/4GB/64GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. [11] LTE functionality only available on the following consumer configurations: Surface Go 2 Intel® 4415Y/128GB SSD/BGM with LTE Advanced. Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for more details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at Surface.com [12] Available configurations vary by size [13] Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. See Surface.com for details
- Intel Core i5 10th Gen 1035G1 (1.00GHz)
- 4 GB LPDDR4X Memory 64 GB eMMC
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Touchscreen
- 1536 x 1024
- Windows 10 in S mode
- *The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require additional hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)
The 30-Second Version
The Surface Laptop Go's base model is a masterpiece of design holding back a disaster of specs. With 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage that runs out in a weekend, this thing only makes sense if your entire digital life fits in a thimble.
Overview
The Surface Laptop Go base model is a beautiful head-scratcher. It's one of the most compact, travel-friendly laptops we've ever tested—top of the pile in portability—but the core experience is borderline unusable for anything more than a single browser tab and a Word doc. Microsoft packed 4GB of RAM and a sluggish 64GB eMMC drive into a chassis that deserves way better hardware. If you just skim the spec sheet, you might think "i5" means it's capable, but trust us, this configuration is a trap.
Performance
What surprised us most is how fast this thing falls over. 4GB of RAM might have been okay in 2015, but today Windows 10—even in S mode—sucks that up in a blink. Open a few Edge tabs, fire up Spotify, and you'll be staring at loading spinners. The CPU sits in the bottom 18% of all laptops we've tracked, so don't expect snappy app launches. And the screen? It's a dim, low-res 1536x1024 panel that lands in the 9th percentile—about as sharp as a potato. That 64GB storage is also a real kick in the teeth: it's eMMC, not a true SSD, so it's both small and slow. After Windows takes its bite, you're left with maybe 30GB. Install Office, sync OneDrive, and the "low disk space" warning is your new best friend.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Incredibly light and easy to carry 97th
- Premium metal build with a great keyboard 78th
- Touchscreen is responsive and handy in tablet-like moments 77th
- Comfortable, whisper-quiet fanless design
Cons
- 4GB RAM is a slap in the face—multitasking just doesn't happen 2th
- 64GB eMMC storage is tiny, slow, and non-upgradable 6th
- Low-res screen with mediocre brightness and color 9th
- Windows 10 S mode blocks you from installing real apps until you switch 18th
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1035G |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | UHD Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 1536 |
Connectivity
| HDMI | No |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs |
| OS | Windows 10 in S Mode |
Value & Pricing
Pricing is a joke—we've seen this model listed anywhere from $451 to an absurd $16,999. Even at the low end, it's a poor move. For $450, grab a used ThinkPad with 16GB RAM and a proper SSD, or a Chromebook with a 1080p screen. As soon as you cross $500, this thing becomes an actual waste of money. You can get an iPad with a keyboard that runs circles around it. There's no price point where this configuration makes sense.
vs Competition
Microsoft wants you to think this competes with MacBook Airs and premium Ultrabooks, but it doesn't. The real rivals are Chromebooks and the base iPad. A Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook gives you a brighter 1080p touchscreen, 8GB RAM, and a 128GB SSD for less. An iPad 9th gen with a Smart Keyboard is faster, has a way better screen, and runs apps that don't feel like they're wading through molasses. The Surface Laptop Go's only trick is running full Windows (after you ditch S mode), but with this hardware, that's like putting racing stripes on a golf cart.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1035G | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 64 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 8192 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 12.4" 1536x1024 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 10 in S Mode | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | 70 | 99 | 15 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" | 17.9 | 44.9 | 2.4 | 29.2 | 9.3 | 96.8 | 5.5 | 78.1 | 76.8 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 91.5 | 18.4 | 96.3 | 79.9 | 98.9 | 66.9 | 99.7 | 96 | 99.2 |
| ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare | 95.1 | 80.2 | 99.9 | 77.5 | 89.2 | 92.8 | 81.1 | 57.9 | 99.2 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.5 | 90 | 90.2 | 99 | 94.4 | 8.5 | 68.8 | 78.1 | 99.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.4 | 64.1 | 80.8 | 66.6 | 93.3 | 85.1 | 73.2 | 78.1 | 94.4 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63 | 64.1 | 80.8 | 83.3 | 90 | 95.4 | 73.2 | 57.9 | 87.9 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I add more RAM or storage later?
Nope. Everything is soldered to the motherboard. You're stuck with 4GB of RAM and that piddly 64GB eMMC forever.
Q: Is Windows 10 S mode as bad as people say?
For most people, yes. It only allows apps from the Microsoft Store, which means no Chrome, no Zoom client, no Adobe apps. You can switch out for free (one-way trip) to full Windows 10, but then 4GB of RAM really starts to feel painful.
Q: What's battery life actually like?
Microsoft claims all-day, and with the low-power components, you might squeeze 8-9 hours of light web browsing. But push it with video calls or streaming, and you'll be hunting for an outlet by lunch.
Who Should Skip This
If you need a real computer for coding, design, spreadsheets, or even heavy multitasking between a dozen browser tabs, look elsewhere immediately. This configuration is a non-starter. Grab a refurbished Dell XPS 13, an M1 MacBook Air, or even a solid Chromebook—all will run laps around this Surface while costing about the same or less.
Verdict
Don't buy this base model. It's a beautiful paperweight. If you absolutely love the form factor, hunt down a configuration with 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD—you'll still be overpaying, but at least it'll be functional. As for this 4GB / 64GB variant, we can't recommend it to anyone, not even your tech-phobic aunt who only checks email. She deserves better.
