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Compare Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) Vs Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Which laptop is better? Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) or Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)? Well, you'll get all your questions answered here. Find out which laptop is best for your personal need - You can compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Performance, Storage, Battery, Ports, and Networking. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) starts with the price of PKR 273,565 and Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home) starts at PKR 157,285.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) runs on Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit) and Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home) runs on Windows 11 Home (64-bit). Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) comes up with RAM & storage of 8 GB LPDDR5 and 256 GB whereas Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home) comes up with the RAM & storage of 8 GB and 128 GB respectively. Former has screen size of 12.4 inches and latter has screen size of 10.5 inches. Coming to the battery backup, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) comes up with the backup of Upto 15 hours and Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home) gives Upto 9 hours.

Check out the exhaustive comparison below to compare specification for both laptop models.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) Vs Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

SpecificationsMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11)Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)
OSWindows 11 Home (64-bit)Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)
Screen Size12.4 inches10.5 inches
Resolution1536 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1280 pixels
Solid State Drive256 GB128 GB
RAM8 GB LPDDR58 GB DDR3
Battery BackupUpto 15 hoursUpto 9 hours
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Specs Score8248
OSWindows 11 Home (64-bit)Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)
Screen Size12.4 inches10.5 inches
Resolution1536 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1280 pixels
ProcessorIntel Pentium Gold 4425Y
Solid State Drive256 GB128 GB
RAM8 GB LPDDR58 GB DDR3
Battery BackupUpto 15 hoursUpto 9 hours
General
Dimensions 206.25 x 278.13 x 15.75 mm203 x 275 x 57 mm
OS Windows 11 Home (64-bit)Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)
Utility Everyday UsePerformance
Warranty 1 year Warranty1 year Warranty
Weight 1.13 kg544 g

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  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11)
  • Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) alternatives
Display
Anti Glare Screen NoNo
Aspect Ratio 3:02
Features 1000:1 Contrast Ratio, 10-Point Multi-Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PPI ~ 148 PPI~ 216
Resolution 1536 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1280 pixels
Size 12.4 inches10.5 inches
Touch YesYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth v5.1v4.1
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Headphone Jack YesYes
Other Ports 1 x Surface Connect Port
USB Ports 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A1 x USB Type-C
WiFi Wi-Fi 6: 802.11axYes
Input
Camera 720p HD Camera5 Megapixel Front Camera, 8 Megapixel Autofocus Rear Camera
Inbuilt Microphone Integrated Dual Array MicrophoneBuilt-in Digital Microphone
Optical Drive NoNo
Sound Omnisonic Speakers2 x 2 W Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Touchpad YesYes
Performance
Cache 12 MB2 MB
Model Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11)4425Y
Series Core i5Pentium Gold
Speed 2 x 1.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.4 GHz) Performance Cores, 8 x 900 MHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.3 GHz) Efficient Cores1.7 GHz, Dual Core
Graphics
GPU Intel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel Integrated HD 615
GPU Clock Speed Upto 1.2 GHz
Memory
RAM 8 GB LPDDR58 GB DDR3
Solid State Drive 256 GB128 GB
Battery
Adapter Type 39W Power Adapter
Battery 41 Wh Battery2 Cell Battery
Battery Backup Upto 15 hoursUpto 9 hours
More Features
Included Software Microsoft 365 Apps, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day Trial, Microsoft 365 Family 30-day Trial
Sales Package Surface Laptop Go 3, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety Warranty documents2 in 1 Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Better Performance with huge RAM
  • A Light and Portable laptop which is easier to carry
  • 64 bit gives relatively better computer performance than 32 bit.
  • Good Quality Web Camera for video chat
Cons
  • Not for Gaming or extensive work
  • Basic OS
  • Missing VGA Port
  • Fewer USB Ports

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Detailed Comparison of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) vs Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Design Comparison: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) vs Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Dimension of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) is 206.25 x 278.13 x 15.75 mm and the Dimension of other Laptops model is 203 x 275 x 57 mm. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) comes up with a weight of 1.13 kg whereas Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home) weight around 544 g.

Display Comparison: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) vs Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop (Pentium Gold 4425Y/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 (12th Gen Core i5/ 8GB RAM/ 256 GB SSD/ Win 11) has screen size of 12.4 inches whereas other comes up with 10.5 inches. Screen Resolution and PPI of these Laptops models is 1536 x 1024 pixels, ~ 148 PPI and 1920 x 1280 pixels, ~ 148 PPI respectively.

FAQs

Q. Which laptop is bigger - Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 or Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop?

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 is bigger with 12.4 inches screen than Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop that has 10.5 inches screen.

Q. Which laptop has better resolution - Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 or Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop?

Microsoft Surface GO 2 STQ-00013 Laptop has a better resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels than Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 that has a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 XK1-00045 are: Dell G15-5530 15.6 Gaming Laptop, Lenovo ThinkPad E14 21JKS0X800 Laptop, HP Victus 15-fa1317TX Gaming Laptop.