Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review – A Portable Powerhouse with a Few Caveats

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is a good choice for people who travel a lot and need a compact and light machine for regular tasks. The device should fit with ease in most backpacks and the good chassis rigidity is a nice bonus. The gadget isn’t a powerhouse but the overall performance of the Core i5-1235U is more than enough for normal work.

The comfort under max system load is good. The fan isn’t noisy and the keyboard doesn’t feel scorching hot to the touch. Speaking of which, the board is suitable for long hours of typing because of the long key travel and the clicky feedback. The port selection is limited which means that most users are forced to buy a USB splitter or a dock station for connecting more peripheral devices such as USB flash drives or external HDDs. The upgradability is almost non-existent. You get 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5-5200MHz of soldered memory but on the bright side, the SSD is removable (but it’s also restricted to Gen 3 speeds).

The 3:2 panel (LG Display LP125WX172403 (LGD0555)) is PWM-free which is good news for people who plan to use this machine for prolonged periods of work. The screen also boasts a 92% sRGB coverage and the color-accuracy can be enhanced to an average dE score of 1.1 with the aid of our “Design and Gaming” profile which is a pretty good improvement compared to the default 2.7 out-of-the-box result. Websites or text documents look sharp on the display but 1536 x 1024 resolution could be a bit too low for users who prefer high ppi panels.

The modest 41Wh battery has enough juice for more than 9 hours of Web browsing on a single charge. Overall, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is a compact machine that offers enough power for daily tasks. People who are constantly on the go should appreciate the low weight of this small sturdy gadget.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3/

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Processor

Intel Core i5-1235U

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Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

8GB RAM

STORAGE

128GB SSD

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Processor

Intel Core i5-1235U

VideoCard

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

8GB RAM

STORAGE

256GB SSD

Detailed review

$1049^.99 $602^.00

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Processor

Intel Core i5-1235U

VideoCard

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Detailed review

$1249^.99 $870^.47

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Author: Nikolay Palaozov

Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.

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