I’m quite fond of the new Sage colour option pictured in this review, expanding upon the other Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone options. But otherwise, I think the 12.4-inch panel is perfectly fine for typing up essays, reading emails and scrolling through social media. It has taken me a while to adjust to the small size having previously used a 16-inch laptop, and has been troublesome whenever I’ve wanted multiple apps and browser tabs displayed simultaneously.

Its 12.4-inch touchscreen is notably more compact than a more conventional 13-inch laptop screen, so you’ll want to make sure you’re happy to downsize before making a purchase. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is adorably tiny. But with the $599.99/£529 starting price undercutting the vast majority of Windows laptops, the Surface Laptop Go 2 still represents jaw-dropping value. That said, Microsoft has scrapped the base configuration, so you can no longer purchase a model with 64GB of eMMC storage. Microsoft has at least fitted it with a new 11th Generation Intel Core processor to boost the performance and battery life, but this is otherwise the exact same laptop as before.

But in typical Microsoft fashion, there aren’t many significant upgrades here, opting to retain the exact same clamshell design – just with a new Sage colour option. Its dinky size ensured it was incredibly portable, while the affordable price made it a genuine option for students and anyone on a budget.įollowing the success of the 12-inch laptop, Microsoft has now launched a sequel: the Surface Laptop Go 2.

I was a huge fan of the original Surface Laptop Go.

Fingerprint sensor A fingerprint sensor is available on all but the base configuration, allowing you to sign in my simply touching the power button.

Touchscreen display The touchscreen makes it easy to scroll through social media or zoom up close to text or images.

Ultra-portable design: Its compact 12-inch screen and lightweight build make this laptop very easy to carry in a bag.

Surface laptop go dimensions