Affordable Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 pictures and specs leaked

Microsoft is likely to announce an updated version of its Surface Laptop Go, if an early retailer listing from Korea is to be believed. The main change with the Surface Laptop Go 2 looks to be its newer 11th-gen Intel CPU (an i5-1135G7), which replaces the 10th-gen model found in the original 2020 laptop. The Go 2 will ship with Windows 11 this time around, and a Google Translate of the retailer page says its webcam will have "improved HD camera performance." Preorders are set to open on June 2nd, so an official announcement might not be far away. WinFuture previously reported that the laptop could have a starting price of $650.

The new laptop is very similar to its predecessor, with a 12.4-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, USB-A and USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and a Microsoft proprietary charger port. Аnd a fingerprint sensor that’s still built into the power button on select models. There’s no sign of a backlit keyboard, which was an unfortunate omission on the first Laptop Go.

The Surface Laptop Go 2 is set to be released soon, and the retailer listing suggests that it will have up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage like the original model. However, it's less clear what the specs of the base-level model will be. The original Surface Laptop Go started with 4GB / 64GB, but a previous report from WinFuture suggests that this version could start with 128GB of storage. According to the retailer listing, the Laptop Go 2 is rated to offer 13.5 hours of use per charge.

The Surface Laptop Go is marketed as an affordable entry in Microsoft's Surface laptop lineup, and it is designed to compete with Chromebooks that are popular with students. However, we were less than impressed with the original model, which offered limited specs and features at an uncompetitive price. Hopefully, Microsoft will address these issues with the new model.