Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Launched With 11th Gen Intel Chip, Windows 11

Microsoft Surface laptops have always been on the expensive side, except for the Go series. The Windows maker has now launched a new entry-level laptop, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. It comes as the successor to the first generation Microsoft Surface Laptop Go with improved specifications.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Features

That said, a few specs of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are similar to its predecessor. For example, the new entry-level laptop has a 12.4-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 3:2. The screen offers a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels. It also includes some enhanced features such as a fingerprint sensor built into the power button.

The main upgrade is what’s under the hood. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 gets its energy from the 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor. More importantly, the new Microsoft Surface laptop runs Windows 11 OS out-of-the-box, unlike the previous models that arrived with Windows 10 in S mode.

In S mode, users could only download and use applications that are available in the Microsoft Store. Aside from the chipset and software upgrades, the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 retains many other features from its predecessor. It still includes a single USB type-A, USB type-C and a headphone jack.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 also includes its own charging port, which the company claims offers 13.5 hours on a single charge. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6 for connectivity and dual microphones for an enhanced experience.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Price

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 starts at $599.99 (about Rs. 46,500) for the base 4GB+128GB model, which is $50 more than its predecessor. The 8GB + 128GB model costs $699.99 (about Rs. 54,299) and the high-end 8GB + 256GB model costs $799.99 (about Rs. 62,100).

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is also available in commercial models with the same configurations, but costs $100 more. In addition, these models will also get a higher configuration of 16GB + 256GB which will cost $1099.99 (approximately Rs. 85,325). The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is available for pre-order now and will ship from June 7.