Surface Go 2 launch: Price from 399 USD, 10.5 inch screen, upgraded configuration

Microsoft recently launched a new version of its Surface Go. Called Surface Go 2, this is a hybrid laptop tablet with compact size and low price, serving the needs of simple and mobile work of some users.

Bigger screen, slimmer border

One of the most common complaints of the first generation Surface Go is the thick screen bezel. Microsoft has somewhat overcome this problem on Surface Go 2 when the screen border has been narrowed. 

In addition to increasing aesthetics, this also helps the Surface Go 2 has a larger screen size, reaching 10.5 inches (compared to 10 inches of the first generation). This screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 (3: 2 aspect ratio) and supports the Surface Pen.

Due to the overall size remains the same, Surface Go 2 is fully compatible with the Type Cover keyboard accessory of Surface Go 1.

Configuration and upgraded battery life

The standard version of Surface Go 2 still uses the same Pentium Gold 4425Y chip as the first generation, for relatively limited performance. However, users can completely spend more money to get a version with a more powerful Core m3-8100Y chip.

Surface Go 2 versions are also differentiated in terms of RAM capacity, internal memory capacity and the type of internal memory (SSD / eMMC), detailed at the price below.

Another factor that has also been upgraded on the Surface Go 2 is battery life. Microsoft said it was able to integrate a larger battery on the Surface Go 2, for 10 hours of use time (compared to 9 hours of the previous generation).

Price and time of sale

Surface Go has many versions with different configurations and prices, as follows:

- 399 USD: Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC

- 549 USD: Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD

- 629 USD: Intel Core m3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD

- 729 USD: Intel Core m3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, LTE support

- $ 879: Intel Core m3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, LTE support

The price does not include Type Cover keyboard accessories, and users will have to buy separately for $ 100.

Surface Go 2 will be officially sold from May 12 in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, England, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway. , Sweden, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Japan.