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| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Product family | Microsoft Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 detachabletablet computer |
| Generation | Second |
| Release date | 6 May 2020; 5 years ago (2020-05-06) |
| Availability | 12 May 2020; 5 years ago (2020-05-12) |
| Introductory price | USD$400 to 730 |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home S mode (upgradable to Home or Pro) |
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y Intel Core m3 8100Y |
| Memory | 8 GB or 4 GBRAM |
| Storage | eMMC: 64 GB SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Removable storage | MicroSDXC |
| Display | 10.5 inch Touchscreen PixelSense Display 1920 x 1280, (220ppi) 3:2Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Sound | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Input | Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Sold separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial |
| Camera | Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD |
| Touchpad | On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6,Bluetooth 5,NFC, LTE A,USB C |
| Power | 24W |
| Online services | Microsoft Store,OneDrive |
| Dimensions | 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm (9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 544 grams (1.199 lb)(WiFi model) 553 grams (1.219 lb)(LTE model) |
| Predecessor | Surface Go |
| Successor | Surface Go 3 |
| Related | Surface |
| Website | www.surface.com |
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TheSurface Go 2 is a2-in-1 detachabletablet computer developed byMicrosoft. It is the second generation ofSurface Go, a smaller alternative to the Surface Pro line. It was announced alongside theSurface Book 3 in May 2020,[1] and superseded by theSurface Go 3 in October 2021.
Surface Go 2 retains the overall dimensions of its predecessor, but with a larger 10.5-inch display, with a higher 1920 x 1280 resolution at 220 ppi, while still maintaining the 3:2 aspect ratio.[2] The updated model offers improved battery life and improved performance, with one model performing 64% faster. It is the first Surface Go to include anIntel Core m processor as an option.[3]
The device shipped withWindows 10 Home in S Mode by default, but can be switched to the full version of Windows 10 Home for free. It features the same 5 MP front-facing camera, 8 MP rear camera and an infrared camera, as the previous model. AnNFC chip and a kickstand supporting an angle of up to 165° are also present.
The Surface Go 2 was sold at prices from $399.99 to $729.99, with its detachable keyboard with touchpad and stylus pen sold separately.
| Price Tier in USD | CPU | GPU | RAM | Internal storage | LTE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Commercial | |||||
| $400 | $450 | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (850 MHz)[8] | 4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No |
| $550 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | |||
| 500 | Intel Core m3 8100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (900 MHz)[9] | 4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No | |
| $630 | $680 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | ||
| $730 | $780 | Yes | ||||
| $880 | 256 GB NVMe SSD | Yes | ||||
The Surface Go 2 is the 5th addition to smallSurface lineup. The Surface Go 2 is aimed toward children and students, it is also aimed for schools and the enterprise.[10]
The Surface Go 2 features a bigger screen than its predecessor. It features a full-body magnesium alloy construction. The device features a new and fanless powerful processor, anIntel Core m3 8th gen processor inside. The cheaper models will have anIntel Pentium Gold processor inside.
The device containsUSB C port with power delivery and aSurface Connect port. The front-facing camera contains an infrared sensor that supports login usingWindows Hello.
The device'sType Cover uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous model. The keyboard is sold separately at $99.
Surface Go 2 models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version ofWindows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-daytrial ofMicrosoft 365. Users may only install software fromWindows Store. Users can opt out of the S Mode of the OS and upgrade to Home for free or Pro for a fee and be able to install apps from outside the Windows Store.
Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People,Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, Your Phone,Office andEdge. The device also supportsWindows Hello login using abiometricfacial recognition.[11]
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| Preceded by | Surface 5th generation With:Surface Book 3 | Succeeded by |
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