Surface Go 3

Surface Go 3

Developer	Microsoft
Product family	Microsoft Surface
Type	2-in-1 detachable tablet computer
Generation	Third
Release date	22 September 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-22)
Introductory price	USD$400 to 730
Operating system	Windows 11 Home S mode (upgradable to Home or Pro)
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
Removable storage	MicroSDXC
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
Camera	Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
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
Power	24W
Online services	Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions	245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm (9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in)
Mass	544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model) 553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model)
Predecessor	Surface Go 2
Successor	Surface Go 4
Website	www.surface.com

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.^[1] It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and many Surface accessories.^[2] 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.^[1] The tablet is powered by the Windows 11 operating system.

Configuration

Surface Go 3 configuration options[3][4]
Price tier in USD		CPU	GPU	RAM	Internal storage	LTE	Color
Consumer	Commercial
$400		Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y	Intel UHD Graphics 615 (23 EU @ 900Mhz)	4 GB	64 GB eMMC	No	P
$500						Yes	B	P
$550				8 GB	128 GB NVMe SSD	No	B	P
	$500	Intel Core i3-10100Y	Intel UHD Graphics 615 (24 EU @ 1 GHz)	4 GB	64 GB eMMC	No	P
$630	$680			8 GB	128 GB NVMe SSD	No	B	P
$730	$780					Yes	B	P
	$880				256 GB NVMe SSD	Yes	B	P

 Matte black   Platinum 

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.^[5]

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.^[6] 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.^[1]

Timeline

Timeline of Surface devices v t e
Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store

References

1. "The Surface Go 3 gets new Intel processors". The Verge. September 22, 2021.
2. "Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today". CNET. September 22, 2021.
3. "Configure your Surface Go 3". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
4. "Configure your Surface Go 3 for Business". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
5. "Surface Go 3: Price, release date, features, and everything you need to know". Windows Central. September 24, 2021.
6. "Microsoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3". engadget. September 22, 2021.

External links

• Business Webpage
• Consumer Webpage
• Product Reveal on YouTube

Preceded by Surface Go 2

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

Succeeded by Surface Go 4