Another week has gone by in the tech world, and with it, we have new developments and surprises.
The giant Microsoft challenges Apple with the recently unveiled of its new Surface Laptop Go, which is a simpler version of its loved flagship Surface Laptop 3.
Microsoft’s new Laptop Go looks very similar to its old version Laptop 3. Experts assume that this new device offers more and better specs for a cheaper price.
First, we must be sure that this statement is real, so let's analyze this new device's specs:
- 12.4 inches touchscreen display
- 1536x1024 resolution
- 2 studio-quality mics and speakers with Dolby Audio processing
- 720p f2.0 HD webcam
- Full-size keyboard
- Trackpad
- Blue, sandstone, or platinum-colored metal finish
- 10th gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with either 4 or 8GB of RAM
- 13-hour battery and fast charging
- 1 x USB-C port and 1 x USB-A port
- Headphones socket
- Wi-Fi 6 standard and Bluetooth 5
- Fingerprint sensor (after, it was Hello face recognition)
The Surface Laptop Go, offers many benefits to its buyers. The price also represents a big advantage. In the US it will start at $549.99.
If you looked at the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go, you might found it similar to Apple’s MacBook Air, mainly because of the metallic lid, symbols logo, and the amazing slim design. MacBook is still one of the best laptops in the market but at this point, the new Microsoft Laptop Go could be an equivalent. Both laptops look similar, but talking about software, are they similar too?
MacBook Air vs. Surface Laptop Go.
|
Surface Laptop Go |
MacBook Air |
Processor |
$549 |
$999 |
Touch screen |
YES |
NO |
Storage (SSD) |
128 to 256 GB |
256 TO 2TB |
Display |
12.4-inch PixelSense, 1536 x 1024 |
13.3 inches Retina Display, 2560 x 1600 |
Memory |
4GB to 8GB |
8GB to 16GB |
Battery |
13 hours |
11 hours |
The Surface Laptop Go could be the winner if we compare it to the new MacBook Air. It offers more benefits and specs for around half of the price. So, if you are an Apple loyalist and you are looking for a good laptop at the best price, you must start considering this new Microsoft. The new Microsoft series are not already on sale, but it is now available to be pre-ordered.