Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs Google Pixelbook Go
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
2022 · $449.99 today
7260
Google Pixelbook Go
2019 · $429 today
7354
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is better
- Storage: 256GB SSD vs 128GB eMMC(2.0× more)
- Battery Life: Up to 13.5 hours vs Up to 12 hours(13% more)
Why Google Pixelbook Go is better
- CPU: Intel Core m3-8100Y vs Intel Core i5-1135G7(7.1× more)
- Capacity: 47Wh vs 39.7Wh(18% more)
- Weight: 2.3 lbs vs 2.48 lbs(8% less)
- Size: 13.3 in vs 12.4 in(7% more)
- Resolution: 1920x1080 vs 1536x1024(5% more)
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 | Google Pixelbook Go |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core m3-8100Y● |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4x | 8GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD● | 128GB eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4 in | 13.3 in● |
| Resolution | 1536x1024 | 1920x1080● |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 13.5 hours● | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 39.7Wh | 47Wh● |
| Build & Ports | ||
| Weight | 2.48 lbs | 2.3 lbs● |
| Chassis | Aluminum | Magnesium, ribbed underside |
| Ports | 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, Surface Connect | 2x USB-C, headphone jack |