Customers praise the Surface Laptop Go 2's ease of use, light weight, and compact size, finding it ideal for portability. Positive feedback also highlights the responsive touchscreen, good battery life, and solid performance for everyday tasks. While some users experienced occasional overheating, most were satisfied with the laptop's design and value for the price. Concerns were raised regarding limited storage and RAM in some configurations.
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Pros mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Spiritual successor to the 12” macbook
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the sanstone color and the small size. I have multiple 15-17” windows and mac laptops and they are nice, but sometimes I just need to have a powerpoint open to quickly refernce and dont want to cover my entire desk. This thing is so light and I can charge it with my USB-C macbook charger so its easy to throw into the same bag. I wish I could get a mac like this but the i5 in this computer can run circles around the old 12” macbook and it is nice to have a premium windows computer for when I need to do something that I cant on my mac.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Sandstone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Touch screen, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this computer!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the first windows computer I’ve owned.. I’m an Apple user. I am shocked how much I love this computer. The size is perfect and it’s very lightweight for carrying around. The touch screen is awesome also. I would recommend this laptop over one of the surface tablets. This is very affordable for a great computer, especially for a college student.
Also obsessed with the finger print access!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Workstation in the Office or on the Go
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Small, light, fast, and my girlfriend loves the color. Easy to hook up with a small docking dongle and use a keyboard, mouse, headset, web cam, and large monitor. Unplug from the USB-C dongle and take it on the go. It has been around the world (literally) and the portability is key.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Sandstone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed, Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this laptop for school and so far it's been great. It is fast and compact enough to carry around. I like the touch screen aspect very much. I got the sandstone color and it is beautiful and sleek. I also hope to use this with my sihloutte cameo for other little projects. Though i have not yet, the program was very easy to add on. It does have unique charger and i may need to purchase a spare just in case. All in all, it has been great so far!
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Sandstone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is the best purchase ever
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 in Sage is a fantastic choice for those who want a sleek, lightweight laptop with solid performance. The 12.4” touchscreen is vibrant and responsive, making it great for productivity and casual browsing. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks smoothly, whether you’re working, streaming, or multitasking. The 128GB SSD ensures quick boot times and snappy performance. Plus, the Sage color adds a stylish, modern touch. While it’s not a powerhouse for heavy workloads, it’s an excellent, portable laptop for students and professionals on the go! I’ve had this laptop for three years now and it works jsut as amazing as i first got it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Touch screen, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Elegant and Aesthetic
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this lop top for my daughter in 8th grade one of the best investments we made lately. The fact that it’s so light, easy to cary around, and the touch screen gives an extra plus 10/10. She does everything from homework, to watching Netflix, and taking her online anime drawing clases. She absolutely loves it… My other son that’s a junior in high school has they exact same one, and works just perfect for him. Run’s fast great capacity. Fills my kids expectations 100%. Has everything and student in Junior High or High School could need.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Laptop for University
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have owned this computer for about two years now, and I have nothing but good things to say! It’s very sleek and lightweight, but I have never faced any battery issues or problems with overheating. Great budget-approved option for school!
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Platinum
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Touch screen
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best for productivity and Lt media tasks on the go
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this laptop refurbished, and immediately installed Linux on it, even if you keep Windows on it, most of this review should apply well.
128GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and an Intel i5 1135G7 is just enough to live comfortable on the internet. Tasks like Email, Youtube, Google Docs, Reddit, Netflix, etc are all good experiences, and given it's size, it's a great companion to take through the airport. Even a few non web based apps such as MS365, GIMP, or similar work well.
Here's a few other things:
Keyboard is NOT backlit, but it does feel nice to type on. It's not loud, but you feel good feedback with each key press.
Screen resolution is 1536 x 1024. It would have been nice to see 1920 x 1280. Nevertheless, the screen looks clean, and the colors look well balanced
The chassis feels sturdy, even premium. Not too far off from what you might expect from a Macbook.
Trackpad is good sized, precise, and responsive.
Battery life is very good.
Interface options are limited. 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x Surface Port, 1x Headphone Jack
*IF you decide to use Linux on this machine* Verify that Bitlocker is disabled. If you don't it will catch you in a tedious security loop.
Use Cases:
- Web Surfing: Good
- Gaming: Simple gaming only. Bedrock Minecraft and Stardew Valley are examples of games that run well.
- Rendering music, video, and images: Not recommended. A few light tasks will be ok, but professional or complex renders may go beyond the limits of this computer
- Office work: Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Databases, all good
- Communication: Not 4g or 5g enabled, but works great for video calls, voice calls, and messaging.
- CAD: Not recommended
- Schoolwork: All good, unless you have a special need for a 'not recommended' task listed above.
Overall, it's a great machine, as long as you don't have heavy work for it to do.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
"Microsoft Laptop: A Premium Performer with Style"
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Microsoft laptop impresses with its sleek design and high-performance features. Its vivid display and fast processing speed make multitasking a breeze. The comfortable keyboard and long-lasting battery further enhance the user experience. However, its premium price may deter budget-conscious shoppers. Overall, a reliable choice for productivity and entertainment.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this Laptop for College and I ABSOLUTELY love it so much. It’s cute, portable and I basically do all my work on it plus some personal extras like shopping, Spotify, Pinterest etc. I enjoy that this laptop has cool features like it’s touch screen and it has a fingerprint sensor. I would say that as a college student, this laptop is incredibly reliable and it’s just a perfect match for me and to any student out there!
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best laptop for college students
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
She was my baby i literally loved it so much its super fast it had a lot of files i am a college student ive never lost a file or iy doesn’t overheat even if i was using for 4+ hr straight and on appearance she is fancy I had the green one the it was pretty unfortunately my car was stolen 2 days ago with my laptop and a lot of my belongings in it but i am planning to buy the same laptop in the future:)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Microsoft is a great brand
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great computer, runs smooth and very multi use, and user friendly!
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New computer
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s good quality & very useful for college. It’s light to carry around so I’m very satisfied with my purchase. In my opinion it is better than Apple. The only thing is the battery
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Sandstone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Microsoft surface go 2
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the laptop is a pretty cool but had to exchange it 3 times for a different one because the first one wouldn’t turn on even when charged and the second one had green pixels showing on the screen and the third one was perfect no problems perfect size and graphics but sometimes over heats and freezes but it’s whatever cause i use it for college and comes in different colors.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfecto
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This computer is amazing! Vivid and clear screen.
You can see it in the dark very well!
The sound gets loud but could be just a bit louder.
It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Tiny. Sleek. Lightweight.
This honestly is indeed the best laptop l've ever had!
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Sandstone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hp intel lap top
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really easy to use,keyboard is very gentle gentle to touch. I love that it can be transformed into a tablet and that it’s touch screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Tbh, it's one of the best laptops I've had in a minute.
Light, fast, and does the job. I use it for school mainly so i use it a lot.
I would recommend it to anyone.
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop for college
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this laptop, I got it for my first year starting college it works great and is touch screen and it is easy to complete all my assignments because the computer works great
This review is from Microsoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ice Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cute and reliable
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s really good for school work, zoom, and it runs really well with games for example sims 4, it runs smoothly with sims also with Minecraft the two games that usually causes lags but this laptop runs it well. I still use it and I bought it 2023. It’s cute and small easy to bring around. If you like wider screens don’t get this laptop but if you need something simple for school definitely get this!! Oh and the battery life isn’t the best so bring the charger EVERYWHERE you go
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surface Go 2
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent! Works fast, light weight, stylish, and is a great laptop for a college student. Works well with Auto CAD, Adobe, Google, and Microsoft apps