Maximum RAM Capacity
8GB
Surface Go models offering 8GB RAM configurations for fluid everyday multitasking.
THE FACT
Surface Go THE FACT
Surface Go Storage Upgradeability & RAM Expandability Guide
Compare internal drive upgradeability (SSD/UFS), maximum RAM limits, and storage capacities across all 4 Surface Go models. Examine soldered storage on earlier models versus removable drives on Go 4 for Business.
Key Points for Memory and Storage Upgrades
RAM is soldered across all Surface Go generations and cannot be upgraded—we strongly recommend choosing 8GB configurations, as 4GB models struggle under modern workloads. Storage is soldered on Go 1 through Go 3, while only Surface Go 4 for Business introduces a replaceable UFS/SSD drive module.
Key Highlights Summary
All 4 Surface Go Models Expandability Matrix
Storage and RAM expandability status alongside maximum capacities.
4 models
| Rank | Model | Storage Upgradable | RAM Upgradable | Max Storage | Max RAM | Form Factor / Notes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Go 4 for Business | Yes (Removable UFS/SSD) | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 8 GB | Serviceable by IT techs / Authorized Service Providers | 2023 |
| 2 | Surface Go 3 | No (Soldered) | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 8 GB | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 2021 |
| 3 | Surface Go 2 | No (Soldered) | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 8 GB | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 2020 |
| 4 | Surface Go (1st Gen) | No (Soldered) | No (Soldered) | 128GB | 8 GB | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 2018 |
Removable Storage
Surface Go Models with Removable Storage
1 モデルSurface Go models featuring replaceable internal storage drives.
| Rank | Model | Storage Upgradable | Form Factor / Notes | Max Storage | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Go 4 for Business | Yes (Removable UFS/SSD) | Serviceable by IT techs / Authorized Service Providers | 256GB | 2023 |
Non-Upgradable
Surface Go Models with Soldered Storage
3 モデルGenerations featuring soldered eMMC/SSD storage where hardware replacement is not possible.
| Rank | Model | Storage Upgradable | Form Factor / Notes | Screen | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Go 3 | No (Soldered) | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 10.5" | 2021 |
| 2 | Surface Go 2 | No (Soldered) | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 10.5" | 2020 |
| 3 | Surface Go (1st Gen) | No (Soldered) | Embedded eMMC/SSD | 10" | 2018 |
Condition-Specific Rankings
2 条件Recommended Specs
Maximum RAM Capacity TOP 5
Surface Go models offering 8GB RAM configurations for fluid everyday multitasking.
| Rank | Model | Max RAM▼ | RAM Upgradable | Max Storage | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Go 4 for Business | 8 GB | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 2023 |
| 2 | Surface Go 3 | 8 GB | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 2021 |
| 3 | Surface Go 2 | 8 GB | No (Soldered) | 256GB | 2020 |
| 4 | Surface Go (1st Gen) | 8 GB | No (Soldered) | 128GB | 2018 |
High Capacity
Maximum Storage Capacity TOP 5
Models offering 128GB or 256GB high-capacity storage configurations.
| Rank | Model | Max Storage▼ | Storage Upgradable | Max RAM | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Go 4 for Business | 256GB | Yes (Removable UFS/SSD) | 8 GB | 2023 |
| 2 | Surface Go 3 | 256GB | No (Soldered) | 8 GB | 2021 |
| 3 | Surface Go 2 | 256GB | No (Soldered) | 8 GB | 2020 |
| 4 | Surface Go (1st Gen) | 128GB | No (Soldered) | 8 GB | 2018 |
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.