The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is worth mentioning, despite its starting price of $600. If you are a fan of the Surface Go line, it is a good option to consider. The Laptop Go 2 boasts a sleek minimalist design with thin bezels around the display and a lightweight 2.5-pound frame. Its 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen has 1,536 x 1,024 resolution, offering crisp visuals despite not being an FHD panel. The laptop also features a 720p webcam, a comfortable keyboard (without backlight), and a selection of ports including a USB-A connection, a USB-C socket, a headphone jack, and a power slot.
One of the highlights of the Laptop Go 2 is that even the base model comes with an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, offering snappy performance. Its battery life also impresses, lasting nearly 15 hours in tests, and the improved thermal system results in minimal fan noise.
However, there are two drawbacks to the Laptop Go 2 – the higher starting price and the base model’s 4GB of RAM. For $600, you’ll get a machine with a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. While these specs are not terrible, it is recommended to opt for at least 8GB of RAM for smoother multitasking and a better overall experience. To get that amount of memory in the Laptop Go 2, you’ll have to spend $700, which is still more affordable than flagship notebooks but not as cheap as the other laptop options.
