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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (12.4-Inch, 2020)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (12.4-Inch, 2020)
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alaScore 89

162 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (12.4-Inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the portability and durability are generally positive. The price and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the image quality and keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (12.4-Inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jackie Thomas Matt Hanson Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Surface Laptop Go review

 

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go remains a decent choice

Affordable ; Excellent build quality ; Gorgeous design and display

No backlit keyboard

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go remains a highlight of the Surface lineup thanks to the ultra-approachable price, excellent build quality and gorgeous display. This laptop will redefine what budget laptops should look like, and it's perfect for...

Sep, 2021
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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: a lightweight laptop perfect for students

 

Give the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go a look if you want affordable quality

Dec, 2020
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Style on a budget

 

Microsoft has made an affordable laptop, but what's had to give in the process? We've been using the first Surface Laptop Go to find out...

Great design that looks and feels beyond the asking price ; Comfortable typing and trackpad experience ; Proper processor means it's capable outside of Windows 10 S

Fan can be loud and whistly when power is plugged in ; No keyboard backlighting ; Limited RAM/storage on entry model ; Middling battery life ; Less-than-Full-HD screen

Although there are some quirks - such as a whistly fan, a low numbers of ports, and limited storage in the entry-level model - otherwise the balance of features and performance make for a compelling affordable laptop.

Jan, 2021
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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

 

The Laptop Go is a compelling new addition to the Surface lineup, but you'll need to spend much more than the £549 advertised

Dec, 2020
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review

 

The Surface experience gets distilled to the bare essentials

Light and well-built ; Vibrant 3:2 aspect touchscreen ; Full-size keyboard and expansive touchpad

Internals merely average for the money ; No backlit keyboard ; Battery life only average

A well-built ultraportable that does the basics very well, but sublime design can’t make up for hardware shortcomings when rivals offer more power for less cash

Dec, 2020
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go laptop review

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The Surface Laptop Go is Microsoft's first mid-range laptop; previously it only offered notebooks with starting prices of £999 or more. Available to buy from late October, we've taken a look at the spec sheet to...

Oct, 2020
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Expert review by : The Count (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Affordable on-the-go machine

 

You'll often find Microsoft parading offers for their Surface Pro and Laptop lineup, but don't forget they also launched the Surface Laptop Go - a device that sits right between a Surface Go and the Surface Laptop. Hop in to see how this hybrid...

Lightweight and portable ; Fingerprint biometrics-based power button single sign-on ; Touchscreen display for its price ; Overall performance and value

No Surface pen support ; Screen resolution is a little low ; No face recognition for Windows Hello login

May, 2021
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Expert review by : James Archer (itpro.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Another shrunk-down Surface | IT PRO

 

The Surface Laptop Go shaves some weight, cost and features off the core Surface Laptop design

High build quality ; Great inputs ; Extremely portable

Lowered screen resolution ; Slow write speeds ; Not actually that cheap

Nov, 2020
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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review: Economy of Scale

 

Attractive, mostly aluminum design ; Small and lightweight ; Comfortable keyboard ; Little bloatware

Sub-1080p resolution ; Middling battery life ; No fingerprint reader on base model ; Very poor specs on base models

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a pretty, lightweight device with a premium feel, but the hardware inside doesn’t match what you can get for the price elsewhere.

Oct, 2020
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Expert review by : Arif Bacchus (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review: A sensible compromise

 

The Surface Laptop Go is the latest entry to the Surface family, and it has almost everything you need to be your go-to laptop for productivity.

Thin and light ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Good port selection ; Good performance

No backlit keyboard ; Display's pixel density is low ; No Surface Pen support

Oct, 2020
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