What To Know
- The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a traditional clamshell laptop, while the Surface Pro 8 is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a laptop, tablet, or drawing tablet.
- The Laptop Go 2 also has a more traditional keyboard and trackpad, while the Surface Pro 8 has a detachable keyboard and a touch-sensitive screen.
- The Surface Laptop Go 2 is powered by an 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, while the Surface Pro 8 is powered by a 12th-generation Intel Core i5-1235U processor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Surface Pro 8 are two of Microsoft’s most popular 2-in-1 devices. Both offer a unique blend of portability and functionality, but they also have some key differences. In this blog post, we’ll compare the two devices side-by-side to help you decide which one is right for you.
Design
The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a traditional clamshell laptop, while the Surface Pro 8 is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a laptop, tablet, or drawing tablet. The Laptop Go 2 is more portable, weighing in at just 2.45 pounds, while the Surface Pro 8 is slightly heavier at 2.87 pounds. The Laptop Go 2 also has a more traditional keyboard and trackpad, while the Surface Pro 8 has a detachable keyboard and a touch-sensitive screen.
Display
The Surface Laptop Go 2 has a 12.4-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 1536 x 1024. The Surface Pro 8 has a larger 13-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2880 x 1920. Both displays are bright and colorful, but the Surface Pro 8’s display is noticeably sharper.
Performance
The Surface Laptop Go 2 is powered by an 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, while the Surface Pro 8 is powered by a 12th-generation Intel Core i5-1235U processor. The Surface Pro 8 has a slight edge in performance, but both devices are more than capable of handling everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and office productivity.
Battery Life
The Surface Laptop Go 2 has a battery life of up to 13.5 hours, while the Surface Pro 8 has a battery life of up to 16 hours. Both devices have enough battery life to get you through a full day of work or school, but the Surface Pro 8 has a slight edge in this area.
Features
The Surface Laptop Go 2 has a built-in fingerprint reader and a webcam with Windows Hello support. The Surface Pro 8 has a built-in fingerprint reader, a webcam with Windows Hello support, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. The Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to connect the Surface Pro 8 to external displays, storage devices, and other peripherals.
Price
The Surface Laptop Go 2 starts at $599, while the Surface Pro 8 starts at $999. The Surface Pro 8 is more expensive, but it also offers a more powerful processor, a larger and sharper display, and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Which One is Right for You?
The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a great choice for students, budget-minded consumers, and anyone who wants a portable and easy-to-use device. The Surface Pro 8 is a better choice for power users, creative professionals, and anyone who wants a versatile device that can be used for a variety of tasks.
Answers to Your Questions
1. Which device has a better display?
The Surface Pro 8 has a larger and sharper display than the Surface Laptop Go 2.
2. Which device is more powerful?
The Surface Pro 8 has a more powerful processor than the Surface Laptop Go 2.
3. Which device has a longer battery life?
The Surface Pro 8 has a slightly longer battery life than the Surface Laptop Go 2.
