The Surface Laptop Go is an enjoyable device to use, but sub-par battery life and a lack of competitive specs mean most people will find better value for money elsewhere.

Thin and light; Impressive keyboard; Solid performance on top-spec model;

No backlit keys; Average battery life; Comparatively expensive;

Although there are some quirks - such as a whistly fan, a low numbers of ports, and limited storage in the entry-level model - otherwise the balance of features and performance make for a compelling affordable laptop.

Great design that looks and feels beyond the asking price; Comfortable typing and trackpad experience; Proper processor means it's capable outside of Windows 10 S;

Fan can be loud and whistly when power is plugged in; No keyboard backlighting; Limited RAM/storage on entry model; Middling battery life; Less-than-Full-HD screen;

It is on the pricey side, but it is worth it. My only complaint is that the charger is extremely finnicky and even a little bump can make it fall out. Otherwise, if you're looking for portability this is the perfect laptop for you. It is extremely light and a really good size (Not too small or big). It's been a pleasure using this for my studies, especially since I have to carry it around a lot. Keep in mind that you can find better deals with the same specs, but the extra portability and lightweight features of this laptop made the extra price worth it to me.

A super fast super streamlined little laptop that feels like a top-end piece of tech. Light, responsive and easy to get the hang of, especially with what feels like a full-size keyboard. This was a serious upgrade for us - our previous laptop served us very well for more than 5 years. Could not be happier with this beauty.

I like the screen, Touch ID and how smooth it runs.

Keys are not working properly. You press onething and it types something else. The customer service of the good guys is unprofessional.

This machine is getting a workout by a uni student and doing it with flying colours.

. My nephew is using it for Year 12 and it works a great.

Microsoft’s Surface lineup, long a showcase for the most advanced hardware design ideas in the Windows ecosystem, now welcomes a $549.99 laptop for the rest of us. With streamlined component configurations and the omission of some of the more futuristic Surface Laptop 3 features, the new Surface Laptop Go will appeal to price-sensitive buyers who need a sensible workhorse laptop for light computing tasks. The $699 configuration reviewed here is the best one for most people. It takes the laptop out of the “cheap” range and isn't quite as impressive on raw performance as similarly priced competitors with AMD Ryzen processors, but it’s still a fine value for what it offers. A Sturdy, Svelte Surface First, a word about the Surface Laptop Go name, and where this laptop fits into the grand, confusing scheme of Microsoft's Surface line. The Surface Laptop Go is a new flavor of Surface. It's not to be confused with the Surface Go (Microsoft's budget-minded detachable 2-in-1, now on the S...

Although it's missing some nifty features from the pricier Surface Laptop 3, the Surface Laptop Go is what many people are looking for right now: a well-designed, lightweight laptop with adequate performance that won't break the bank.

Inexpensive; Light weight; Comfortable keyboard and touch pad; Multiple color options; Attractive styling and excellent build quality; USB Type-A port

Less-than-1080p display; No face recognition camera or keyboard backlighting; Internal storage tops out at 256GB; Middling audio quality

The Surface Laptop Go looks like a Surface, but it doesn't impress like some of its bigger brothers. I love the Surface Laptop Go as the sleek mid-range laptop that it almost is. You can get its great keyboard, elegant chassis and decent performance at a respectable price — if you choose the $699...

Elegant aluminum lid and deck, Thin bezels and 3:2 display, Wonderful typing experience, Both USB-C and USB-A ports

Highly disappointing battery life, Display could be brighter, Gets a little warm