Small, easy to handle, beautiful, designed for those who use it on the go, although not without a few flaws, the cheapest of the range. And the Surface Laptop Go 3 That Microsoft He sent us on trial.
Let’s start frombox out. In the – essential – package we find a very compact charger with Surface Connect, with a proprietary and magnetic attachment. The laptop is light, compact and transportable, but very solid, with an elegant design thanks to the aluminum finishes. From the first impact, the target audience is clear. It is actually designed for use at home, in the office, but also on the move by those who don’t know what programs they need (Office package, navigation, checking e-mail, etc.). We got the feeling from the start that, despite its lightness, this is a device suitable for being a little rugged.
The show
That the use for which it was designed is office use is also confirmed by touch screen 12.4-inch PixelSense Flow with a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2, perfect for navigation and for using Office programs because it has more vertical space. And it’s easy to open even with one hand. Even the 720p camera may not look ideal, but the performance is generally good for the general user and the performance in classic work calls is not affected at all. Also thanks to the artificial intelligence that Microsoft focuses on with Copilot.
The keyboard
Beautiful there keyboard: it is comfortable, functional and noise-free. Too bad it’s not backlit, which would make it easier to use in the dark. We didn’t detect any issues, even with the touchpad and the fingerprint reader, both precise and sensitive at the right point. Another small mistake, i clutches: the Surface Laptop Go 3 only has a traditional USB, a USB-C (which also makes it possible to charge from a docking station, for example) and the classic headphone jack. A few more doors wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Battery
However, after a few days of testing we can say that the sector drums fulfills its promises: compared to the 15 hours declared by Microsoft, we were able to work for a whole day without recharging the device. Things probably change for those who need more intensive use, but for a general user it is more than adequate. Furthermore, the processor – an Intel Core i5 – is fast and does not get excessively hot, also thanks to the 16 GB of RAM installed on the version under test (the basic model has 8). The 256GB of non-expandable SSD memory is confusing as it might not be enough, especially for those who don’t like using the cloud.
The final judgment
Let’s get to the price. Surface Laptop Go 3, available only in platinum color, has a list price of 909 euros for the 8 GB version of RAM and 1,159 euros for the 16 GB one, but you can also find it in stores from 700 euros.
It’s definitely a laptop suitable for those who do classic office work and don’t need performance for graphics or gaming programs. Its sturdiness and compactness make it ideal especially for those who work on the move or often transport it from the office to home.