Surface Go 3
CPU Benchmark
3,200
Battery Life
11h
Weight
544g
Customization
3/10
Surface Go 3 Features
"An easy-to-carry Windows tablet. Even after the arrival of Go 4, its compact size and light feel still hold up well."
Standout strengths
- High portability
- Ultra-compact
- Fanless
Trade-offs
- Performance can feel sluggish
- Short battery life
Surface Go 3 Performance Position
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Surface Go 3
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Surface Go 4 for Business
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Go 2)
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This Model
Surface Go 3
Previous Gen
Surface Go 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 7%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 11 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Go 3
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| Spec Item | Go 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 3,200 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 600 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 11h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 544g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Go 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | Surface Go Type Cover | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 24W Surface Connect | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | Surface Dock 2 | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Go 3 Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Pentium® Gold / Core™ i3 (CPU Benchmark: 3,200) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (GPU Benchmark: 600) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB |
| Display Size | 10.5" PixelSense™ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1280 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 11h |
| Weight | 544g |
| Dimensions | 245 × 175 × 8.3 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
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