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Surface Go 3

{{Short description|Tablet computer from Microsoft}}

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| name = {{visible anchor|Surface Go 3}}

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| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg

| image = MS Surface Go 3.png

| caption = Surface Go 3 with case and stylus running Windows 11

| developer = Microsoft

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| family = Microsoft Surface

| type = 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer

| generation = Third

| release date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|22|df=y|br=y}}

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| lifespan =

| price = USD$400 to 730

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| os = Windows 11 Home S mode
(upgradable to Home or Pro)

| power = 24W

| soc =

| cpu = Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
Intel Core i3 10100Y

| memory = 8 GB or 4 GB RAM

| storage = eMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB or 256 GB

| memory card = MicroSDXC

| camera = Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD

| display = 10.5 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1920 x 1280, (220 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
Gorilla Glass 3

| graphics = Intel UHD Graphics 615

| sound = 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack

| input = Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Sold separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial

| controllers =

| touchpad = On the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)

| connectivity = WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC,
LTE A, USB C, Snapdragon X16 LTE modem, eSIM and nano SIM

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| platform =

| service = Microsoft Store, OneDrive

| dimensions = 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm
(9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in)

| weight = {{convert|544|g|lbs}} (WiFi model)
{{convert|553|g|lbs}} (LTE model)

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| predecessor = Surface Go 2

| successor = Surface Go 4

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| website = {{URL|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-go-3/904h27d0cbwn|www.surface.com}}

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The Surface Go 3 is the third generation model of the Surface Go series of devices, introduced as the successor to the Surface Go 2 by Microsoft at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021.{{Cite news|date=22 September 2021|title=The Surface Go 3 gets new Intel processors|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22684608/microsoft-surface-go-3-processor-specs-price-features}} It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and many Surface accessories.{{Cite web|date=22 September 2021|title=Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-surface-event-surface-pro-8-surface-laptop-studio-and-more-announced-today/|website=CNET|language=en}} The tablet has the same body, the same set of cameras and speakers, the same ports, and the same dimensions as its predecessor; the main enhancement is a range of more powerful processors. The tablet is powered by the Windows 11 operating system.

Configuration

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" align="center" text-align="center"
colspan="9" style=" height:3em;" | Surface Go 3 configuration options{{Cite web|title=Configure your Surface Go 3|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Go-3/904H27D0CBWN|access-date=2021-09-23|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|title=Configure your Surface Go 3 for Business|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Go-3-for-Business/8MSJBNL8HBXW|access-date=2021-09-23|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us}}
colspan="2" width="17%" scope="col" | Price tier in USD

! rowspan="2" width="25%" scope="col" | CPU

! rowspan="2" width="25%" scope="col" | GPU

! rowspan="2" scope="col" | RAM

! rowspan="2" width="15%" scope="col" | Internal storage

! rowspan="2" | LTE

! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Color

ConsumerCommercial
$400{{n/a| }}rowspan="3" | [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/213357/intel-pentium-gold-6500y-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz.html Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y]rowspan="3" | Intel UHD Graphics 615
(23 EU @ 900Mhz)

| rowspan="2" | 4 GB

rowspan="2" | 64 GB eMMC

| {{na|text=No}}

| colspan="2" |P

$500{{n/a| }}

| {{ya|text=Yes}}

| style="background: #1c1c1c; color: #ffffff;" | B

| style=" background: #D0D2D6; color: grey;" | P

$550{{n/a| }}8 GB128 GB NVMe SSD

| {{na|text=No}}

| style="background: #1c1c1c; color: #ffffff;" | B

| style=" background: #D0D2D6; color: grey;" | P

{{n/a| }}$500

| rowspan="4" |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/213356/intel-core-i310100y-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz.html Intel Core i3-10100Y]

| rowspan="4" |Intel UHD Graphics 615
(24 EU @ 1 GHz)

| 4 GB

64 GB eMMC

| {{na|text=No}}

| colspan="2" |P

$630$680rowspan="3" | 8 GBrowspan="2" | 128 GB NVMe SSD

| {{na|text=No}}

| style="background: #1c1c1c; color: #ffffff;" | B

| style=" background: #D0D2D6; color: grey;" | P

$730$780

| {{ya|text=Yes}}

| style="background: #1c1c1c; color: #ffffff;" | B

| style=" background: #D0D2D6; color: grey;" | P

{{n/a| }}

| $880

| 256 GB NVMe SSD

| {{ya|text=Yes}}

| style="background: #1c1c1c; color: #ffffff;" | B

| style=" background: #D0D2D6; color: grey;" | P

{{RouteBox|Matte black|3=black|4=white|bold=yes}} {{RouteBox|Platinum|3=#f2f2f2|4=grey|bold=yes}}

At launch, the Surface Go 3 was only available in one color option, platinum. A matte black color was made available on January 11, 2022 for all 8GB models. The Wi-Fi models of the tablet started shipping on October 5, 2021, while the LTE models shipped in December 2021 in North America and in Q1 2022 in other markets.{{Cite news|date=24 September 2021|title=Surface Go 3: Price, release date, features, and everything you need to know|work=Windows Central|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-go-3}}

Features

  • Windows 11 operating system
  • 10th Gen Intel Core i3 or Pentium Gold processor (dual-core Amber Lake-Y)
  • 10.5 inch 1920 x 1280 display
  • Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition logon
  • Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU
  • 4 GB and 8 GB RAM options
  • 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage options
  • A headphone jack, USB-C port, microSD card slot, and a nano SIM card tray on LTE models
  • All configurations can be upgraded to Windows 11 for free or Windows 11 Pro at an additional cost
  • The 8.3 mm thick tablet weighs 544 grams (1.2 pounds).

Hardware

The Surface Go 3 is the 6th addition to the lightweight 2-in-1 Surface lineup. The Surface Go 3 is aimed toward children and students.{{Cite news|date=22 September 2021|title=Microsoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3|work=engadget|url=https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-go-3-release-date-specs-151539602.html}} The tablet features the same magnesium alloy chassis and screen size as its predecessor. It has one of two fanless dual-core Amber Lake-Y microarchitecture processors, the Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y. The 6500Y is 60% faster than the previous 4425Y in the Surface Go 2. The device has a USB C port supporting power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera assembly has an infrared sensor that supports login via Windows Hello.

A detachable keyboard uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous Surface Go models and retails at $99.

Software

Surface Go 3 is powered by Windows 11 Home in S Mode by default with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365; however, this can be opted out of and upgraded to Home for free or Pro for a fee.

The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.

Timeline

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References

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External links

  • {{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-go-3|Business Webpage}}
  • {{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-go-3/904h27d0cbwn|Consumer Webpage}}
  • {{YouTube|0f8Eo-tIA2o|Product Reveal}}

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| title = Surface

| years = 6th generation
alongside Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2

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| after = Surface Go 4}}

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Category:Tablet computers introduced in 2021

Category:Microsoft Surface

Category:2-in-1 PCs

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