Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

sharp, vibrant display

versatile form factor

decent battery life

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

fewer connectivity options

basic graphics performance

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

sharp, vibrant display

improved processor performance

lightweight and portable

better integrated graphics

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 544 g 879 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 13"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
RAM 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15.5 hours
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Volume control, built-in kickstand
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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