Microsoft announces Surface Go 2 with a larger 10.5-inch display and improved performance
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After several leaks, Microsoft today officially announced the new Surface Go 2. The Surface Go 2 comes with the same thin, lightweight design as its predecessor, but now comes with a slightly larger 10.5-inch PixelSense display with 220 ppi. Thanks to 8th Generation Intel Core M processor, the Surface Go 2 delivers 64% faster performance when compared to the original Surface Go. Surface Go 2 also comes with improved battery life of up to 10 hours.
Surface Go 2 also comes with Studio Mics, Microsoft’s dual microphone solution, to improve voice experience during video meetings. The 5MP front-facing camera offers great video calling experience. The Surface Go 2 accessories including the Type Cover will come in Platinum, Black, Poppy Red, and Ice Blue colors.
Surface Go 2 starts at $399 and will be available starting May 12. You can pre-order it today here.
Tech specs:
| Operating System | Consumer Channels: Windows 10 Home in S mode6
Commercial Channels: Windows 10 Pro |
| Exterior | Dimensions: 9.65 inches x 6.9 inches x 0.33 inches (245mm x 175mm x 8.3mm)
Mechanical features: Magnesium body, kickstand with full-friction multi-position hinge to 165 degrees, magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Color: Silver Physical buttons: volume, power Wi-Fi: Starting at 1.2 lbs (544 g), not including Type Cover* LTE Advanced3: Starting at 1.22 lbs (553 g), not including Type Cover* |
| Display | Screen: 10.5-inch PixelSense Display
Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI) Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Contrast Ratio 1500:1 Touch: 10-point multi-touch Corning®Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y
8th Gen Intel® Core m3 Processor |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 615 |
| Memory | 4GB/8GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC
128GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Security | Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Network | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible, Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
LTE Advanced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X16 LTE Modem |
| Battery | WiFi: Up to 10 hours of typical device usage
LTE Advanced:3 Up to 10 hours of typical device usage |
| Cameras, Video and Audio | Windows Hello face sign-in camera (front-facing)
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video Dual Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium |
| Ports | 1 x USB-C
1 x Surface Connect Surface Type Cover Port MicroSDXC card reader 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
| Power supply | 24 W power supply |
| In the box | Surface Go 2
Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
Source: Microsoft
