Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go successor leaks through the retailer

Microsoft appears to be announcing an updated version of its compact Surface Laptop Go, if one is to believe an early retailer list from Korea.

The biggest change with the Surface Laptop Go 2 seems to be its newer 11th gen Intel CPU (an i5-1135G7), which replaces the 10th generation model found in the original 2020 laptop. Go 2 comes with Windows 11 this time around, and a Google Translate from the retailer side says its webcam will have “improved HD camera performance.” Pre-orders are set to open on June 2, so an official announcement may not be far away. WinFuture previously reported that the laptop could have a starting price of $ 650.

Otherwise, the new laptop looks very much like its predecessor. It still has a 12.4-inch display with a 3: 2 aspect ratio, the same range of ports (USB-A, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a port for Microsoft’s proprietary charger) and a fingerprint sensor that is still built into the on / off button on selected models. There is no sign of a backlit keyboard, which was an unfortunate omission on the first Laptop Go.

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The retailer list suggests that it will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the same as last time, but it is less clear what the specifications of its base model will be. The original Surface Laptop Go started with 4GB / 64GB, but an earlier report from WinFuture suggests that this version could start with 128 GB of storage space. According to the dealer list, Laptop Go 2 is rated to offer 13.5 hours of use per.

The Surface Laptop Go is marketed as the affordable part of Microsoft’s Surface laptop lineup and is designed to compete with Chromebooks, which are popular with students. But we were less than impressed with the original model, which offered limited specifications and features at an uncompetitive price.