Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 i5 / 8GB / 256GB Platinum

Name: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 i5 / 8GB / 256GB Platinum
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: 935348
Price: 899 EUR
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Rating: 9 (8 reviews)

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Key specs

	Screen size	12,4 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i5
	Internal RAM	8 GB
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Video card	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
	Recommended for use	Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School
	Panel type	LCD
	Touchscreen

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Pros and cons

According to our laptop expert

On the touchscreen, you can swipe through your apps and quickly edit a note or email with your finger.
Thanks to the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM, you can edit photos.
With the Intel Iris Xe Graphics shared video card, your videos render faster than with other shared video cards.
If you edit videos, choose a laptop with at least an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor.
This laptop doesn't have keyboard backlight, so the keys are difficult to read in the dark.

Description

With the 12-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 i5/8GB/256GB, you can edit photos and work with Office programs. On the touchscreen, you can quickly take notes and swipe through all your apps. That's useful when you're editing photos as well. With the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM, the laptop is powerful enough for that. In addition, the 3:2 aspect ratio is nice to read and write on because it provides a lot of space for text. Watch a movie or series from time to time or like to listen to music? Thanks to Dolby Audio Premium, you can enjoy purer sound than with regular laptop speakers. The 12-inch size makes the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 compact and light. This means you can easily take the laptop with you in your bag and use it on the go.

Note: the Slim Surface Pen 2 isn't included by default and has to be purchased separately.

Our expert recommends this laptop for:

Sending emails, Office programs, and working with management systems
Making video calls for digital meetings with colleagues or friends
Creating designs with programs like Adobe Photoshop

This business laptop is unsuitable for:

Editing and rendering company videos with programs like Adobe Premiere Pro (at least an i7 processor)
Creating 2D and 3D designs in programs like AutoCAD (at least i7 or Ryzen 7 processor and RTX, GTX, Quadro, or RX video card)
Creating game designs and 3D animations in demanding software like Unreal Engine and Blender (at least i9 or Ryzen 9 processor and RTX, Quadro, or RX video card)

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Battery life

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Speed

Review is 10 out of 10.

Design

Review is 10 out of 10.

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Our expert review

Small laptop with convenience for those who work on the go.

Very easy to carry due to its small size
Powerful combination for business use
Sturdy housing
Keyboard quite small for large hands

The small Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is a laptop that is suitable for business users who often work on the road or do not have a fixed workplace. Thanks to the small 12.6-inch size, you can easily take the laptop with you and work on your business tasks on the go. I tested the laptop in a conference room and took it around the office. I also tested Adobe InDesign and made some designs via Canva. All this to properly test the ease of use and the hardware.

Small size and sturdy housing The main attraction of this laptop is its small size. Due to the 12.6 inch size, I knew that this laptop was made for people who travel a lot and want a powerful laptop for that. I quickly noticed that the small size had pros and cons. For example, I enjoyed walking quickly from location to location with a small laptop. With many meetings it is easier when I have a small laptop. The disadvantage is that the screen may feel a bit too small when I want to work a lot. I have slightly less overview on the 12-inch screen and the keyboard is just a bit too small for my somewhat large hands. The Enter and left Shift buttons in particular feel a bit too small for me. I think the sturdy housing is a big plus. The keys also feel sturdy, making this laptop ideal if you take a lot of reports or notes during meetings.

Powerful components for business use With an i5 processor and 8 GB of RAM, this laptop is suitable for multitasking and photo editing. That's why I opened both Canva and Adobe InDesign, to see where the limits were. Canva, which is a fairly lightweight online editing program, ran without any problems. That's why I opened the heavy version, Adobe InDesign. The Go 3 had no problems with this either, although the bottom did get a bit warm. Due to the small size, it is not surprising that ventilation is slightly less than with a 17-inch laptop. My tip is therefore to keep a close eye on the ventilation when you demand more from the processor.

Touch screen for easy use Like many other Surface laptops, the Go 3 also has a touchscreen. Due to its small size, the Go 3 is a perfect combination of a tablet and a laptop. The only thing I miss here is the tiltable screen. The Studio 2, for example, has this, making it much easier and faster to use the touchscreen. Despite that, it is a good addition, because you can quickly zoom in on small texts or something.

Review by:
Giorgos
Date:
14 December 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Great laptop!

small, handy, beautiful design, long battery life. What's not good about this laptop?!

Review by:
Susan
Date:
18 March 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Very happy with it

Because he work smoothly

Review by:
Julika
Date:
16 March 2024
Translation:
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	935348
	Manufacturer code	XK1-00029
	Brand	Microsoft
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Key properties

Key properties
	Operating system	Windows
	Screen size	12,4 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i5
	Internal RAM	8 GB
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Video card	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
	Touchscreen
	Recommended for use	Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School
	Speed class laptops	Basic
	Build quality laptops	Mid-range

Screen

Screen
	Panel type	LCD
	Sharpness	HD+ (900p)
	Resolution width	1536 pixels
	Resolution height	1024 pixels
	Refresh rate	60 Hz
	Screen reflection	Glossy
	Adaptive Sync

Processor

Processor
	Processor number	1235U
	Processor generation	12th gen
	Processor code name	Alder Lake
	Processor cores	Deca-Core (10)
	Clock speed	1,3 GHz
	Turbo speed	4,4 GHz
	Cache memory	12 MB
	Intel Evo laptop

RAM

RAM
	Memory composition	1x 8GB
	Memory slot 1	8 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	1
	Number of free RAM slots	0

Storage

Storage
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	256 GB
	Hard drive type	NVMe

Video card

Video card
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Windows OS version	Windows 11 Home
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Silver
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Height	1,57 cm
	Width	27,8 cm
	Depth	20,6 cm
	Weight	1,13 kg

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.1

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	2
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB, USB electricity
	USB version Female USB-C port	3.2
	Video output via USB-C possible	Yes
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	1
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.1
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ANSI
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	4
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	Dolby Audio

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	HD Ready (720p)

Battery

Battery
	Battery technology	Lithium-ion
	Maximum battery life	15 hours
	Power connector input type (female)	USB Type C
	Charger included

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	TPM type	Firmware TPM
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Infrared camera
	Security class laptops	Basic

Software

Software
	Extra installed software

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