Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop Go and Surface Pro X

Microsoft today unveiled the Surface Laptop Go with Windows 10 in S Mode and Surface Pro X with SQ2 processor and Windows 10 on ARM.

Surface Laptop Go

Surface Laptop Go is the latest addition to Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup.

Surface Laptop Go comes with Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that will help you stay productive.

Microsoft says this is the lightest and most affordable Surface Laptop that runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode with support for Microsoft Store apps only. If you want to install apps from other sources, you can always upgrade to Windows 10 Home for free.

Surface Laptop Go weighs at 2.45 lbs and comes with a 12.4” PixelSense touchscreen display. It features a sleek metallic design, full-size keyboard, large precision trackpad and offers all-day battery life.

Surface Laptop Go is available for purchase in three metal color options of Ice Blue, Sandstone, and Platinum.

Surface Laptop Go starts at $549.

Surface Laptop tech specs:

Operating system	Windows 10 Home in S mode4 Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
Exterior	10.95″ x 8.10″ x 0.62″ (278.18mm x 205.67mm x 15.69mm) Weight: 2.45 lb (1,110 g) Top: Aluminum Base: Polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30% post-consumer recycled content Colors: Ice Blue, Sandstone, and Platinum
Display	Screen: 12.45″5 PixelSense™ Display Resolution: 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch
CPU	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 Processor
Keyboard and trackpad	Precision trackpad: 115 mm x 76.66 mm, glass Five-finger multitouch gesture Full-size backlit keyboard with soft touch feel and full 1.3mm travel
Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
Memory	4GB or 8GB LPDDR4x RAM 16GB LPDDR4x RAM (commercial-only)
Storage	eMMC drive: 64GB Solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB
Security	Firmware TPM Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in One Touch sign in with FingerPrint Reader Power button (Surface Laptop Go i5/4GB/64GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button.)
Network	WiFi 6: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
Battery	Up to 13 hours of typical device usage Fast Charging – Charge your Surface Laptop Go to 80% in just over one hour2
Cameras	720p HD f2.0 camera (front-facing)
Audio	Dual far-field Studio Mics Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium
Ports	1 x USB-C® 1 x USB-A 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port
Sensors	Ambient light sensor
Power supply	39W
In the box	Surface Laptop Go Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents Power Supply
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty
Best-in-class support from Microsoft Store	Microsoft Store Promise for Surface: 60-day return policy 90 days of free technical phone support Free virtual workshops and training Surface price promise

Surface Pro X

The new Surface Pro X comes with a virtually edge-to-edge 13-inch touchscreen display and Microsoft says this is the thinnest Surface Pro that features two USB-C ports.

With Surface Pro X, Microsoft is introducing Microsoft SQ2, the second generation of Qualcomm and Microsoft’s custom chip. This is built on the foundation of Microsoft SQ1 processor, which was unveiled last year.

With SQ2, Microsoft is promising all “new experiences for all Surface Pro X customers”, which includes significantly improved multitasking power and longer battery life.

Microsoft is also promising increased battery life that delivers up to 15 hours of typical usage. In addition, Microsoft has also announced public beta testing of x64 (64-bit) desktop apps emulation for Windows 10 on ARM to address the app gap problem.

You can purchase the upgraded Surface Pro X in a new Platinum-finish, in addition to Matte Black. Surface Pro X Keyboards are now available in three new colours – Ice Blue, Poppy Red, and Platinum, in addition to Black.

The new configurations of Surface Pro X starts at $1499.99.

Surface Pro X tech specs:

Operating System	Windows 10 Home on ARM (Consumer) Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
Exterior	11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.28 in (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm) Casing: Signature anodized aluminum with carbon composite fan less thermal cooling Colors: Matte Black, Platinum Physical buttons: Volume, Power Weight (not including keyboard): 1.7 lbs (774 g) Display
CPU	Microsoft SQ® 1 Microsoft SQ® 2
Graphics	Microsoft SQ® 1 Adreno™ 685 GPU Microsoft SQ® 2 Adreno™ 690 GPU
Memory	8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage	Removable solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128, 256, or 512GB
Security	Firmware TPM chip for enterprise security and BitLocker support Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
Network	Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac compatible Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem Up to Gigabit LTE Advanced Pro4 with nanoSIM and eSIM support. LTE Bands supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 Assisted GPS and GLONASS support
Battery	Up to 15 hours of typical device usage
Cameras	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video
Audio	Dual far-field Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio
Ports	2 x USB-C®3.2 Gen 2 1 x Surface Connect port Surface Keyboard connector port 1 x nano SIM Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction
Sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer Ambient light sensor
Power supply	60W power supply with additional 5W USB A charging Port
In the box	Surface Pro X Power supply SIM card access tool Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Surface Pen	4,096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best-in-class latency 0.1mm precision
Warranty	1-year limited hardware warranty
Best-in-class support from Microsoft Store	Microsoft Store Promise for Surface: 60-day return policy

Availability of Surface Laptop Go and Surface Pro X

The new Surface Laptop Go and Surface Pro X configurations are available for pre-order today in select markets at the Microsoft Store and other major retailers. It will be available for purchase starting October 13th.

Microsoft is also bringing Surface to consumers in eleven new European markets: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

New accessories

Microsoft is also launching a few new accessories today, including a new Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard.

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Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard

The new designer compact keyboard is slim and narrow, and it comes with support for up to three Bluetooth devices. Microsoft is also promising 2-years of battery life at $69.99.

Microsoft Number Pad

With the new Number Pad, which is slim and modern, Microsoft says you can get the most out of Surface or modern PC for $24.99.

Microsoft Number Pad

With the new Number Pad, which is slim and modern, Microsoft says you can get the most out of Surface or modern PC for $24.99.

Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter

Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter is another great way to protect your Windows or Surface PC on the big screen at 4K resolution. This device is priced at $69.99.

Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse

Microsoft is also introducing a new Ergonomic Mouse that brings comfortable ergonomic design to premium wireless performance for $49.99.

Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse

Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse is now available in Sandstone for your Surface Laptop Go and other devices.

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