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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Small, light Surface design. Great if you find it deeply discounted and only need a small, light laptop for browsing and notes.

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Buy it if
You find it deeply discounted and only need a small, light laptop for browsing and notes.
Skip it if
You want value for money: the low-resolution screen and older 12th-gen Intel chip are bettered by cheaper laptops and the MacBook Air.
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Best for
Nobody, at its usual price
Stand-out feature
Small, light Surface design
Typical US price
$599–$799

Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 worth buying?

Probably not. There are better choices. You want value for money: the low-resolution screen and older 12th-gen Intel chip are bettered by cheaper laptops and the MacBook Air. We score it 6.3 out of 10.

A fair price to pay

$599–$799

Usual price range in the US. At or below $599 is a good deal. Paying more than the top of the range? Check another store, or wait for a sale.

Want to spend less?

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6-inch Laptop

Usually $449–$649. Pick it if you need a reliable, roomy Windows laptop for schoolwork, email and streaming on a tight budget.

Our higher-rated pick

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip

Usually $899–$999. Pick it if you want a thin, silent laptop that lasts a full day on a charge and stays fast for years.

Before you check out

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  • Match the exact model name. Older or regional versions are often listed under a similar name.
  • Check the return window and who pays for returns before you order.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Compact and light
  • Nice keyboard for its size
  • Fingerprint reader

Cons

  • Low-resolution 1536 x 1024 screen
  • Older 12th-gen Intel Core i5
  • No keyboard backlight
  • Overpriced for what you get

Key specifications

Display12.4-inch, 1536 x 1024
ProcessorIntel Core i5-1235U
Weight2.49 lb

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