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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (12.4-Inch, 2023)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (12.4-Inch, 2023)
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alaScore 90

19 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (12.4-Inch, 2023). The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and sound. The durability and design also get good feedback, but many are negative about the touchpad and usability. Comments about the price and keyboard are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (12.4-Inch, 2023) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Reece Bithrey (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

 

If you want something done properly, do it yourself. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is its third take on the student laptop formula.

Stylish, lightweight construction ; Decent performance ; Great speakers ; Average battery life

Poor port selection ; Middling display ; Lower horsepower than rivals

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3 is a fall from grace. It offers reasonable performance and power in a sleek chassis but skimps out on its display and ports to offer an experience beaten by many of its competitors. Its higher starting price makes it a...

Nov, 2023
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: perfect for portability

 

The third-gen Surface Laptop Go sees Microsoft up the entry-level, but the price is higher and there are still weaknesses

Decent display brightness ; Small footprint and low weight design ; Surprisingly comfortable, if compact, keyboard

Older-generation processor, dated webcam ; No keyboard backlight, plastic touchpad ; Higher entry cost this time

This is a delightful little laptop for travel use, but a few parts could have done with a slight bump-up to stay competitive. At this price we want a keyboard backlight at the very least. Otherwise the Surface Laptop Go 3 is an accomplished and...

Dec, 2023
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: I need more

 

Microsoft's affordable Surface laptop is in its third generation - but has enough changed over the previous version?

Attractive design ; Quiet (but not always silent) ; Good key feel

Significantly increased entry price ; Uses last-gen processor ; Basic plastic touchpad

Microsoft hasn’t made big changes to the series in the Surface Laptop Go 3, and it doesn’t have an up-to-date CPU either. But it’s still a sound option for those who want something super-portable and not super-expensive for light jobs.

Jan, 2025
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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is claimed to be a super-portable laptop without compromising on specs. It costs a lot more than the previous Surface Go models. As such, expectations should be set higher than with any of the previous two Surface Go...

Nov, 2023
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Expert review by : Matt Safford (tomshardware.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review: Updated, but Outdated

 

Could have been great with more pixels and backlit keys

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Monica Chin 4 (theverge.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: why does this exist?

 

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go was once framed as the budget offering of the Surface line. It still asks a number of budget-oriented compromises, but it no longer offers a budget price tag.

Look, here’s one I just pulled up for you: the Dell XPS 13 is available for literally $949 with a stunning FHD touchscreen and a more powerful processor and a 512GB SSD. (And if you think Microsoft knows how to build a beautiful device, wait until you...

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

 

Microsoft boosted the base price of its Surface Laptop Go 3, but it hasn't improved enough about the machine to justify the hike.

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Matthew Murray , Momo Tabari (laptopmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: Style over substance

 

Microsoft's thin and light is a tough sell against stacked competition

Thin, light, stunning design ; Solid keyboard and trackpad ; Great speakers

Expensive for its performance ; Outdated 12th Gen CPU ; Mediocre battery life ; Sub 1080p display ; No backlit keyboard

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 3 retains the stunning design and thin, light build of its predecessor, but it also maintains its weak performance, mediocre battery life, and low-resolution display. Style over substance isn't a winning formula when...

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 in review - Overpriced subnotebook without keyboard illumination

 

Notebookcheck tests the new Surface Laptop Go 3 with Core i5-1235U, 12.4-inch touchscreen and 16 GB RAM. Together with the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 ( here in review ), Microsoft has also introduced a new version of the Surface Laptop Go. In the...

high-quality casing ;good keyboard ;decent screen with low color deviations ;fast WLAN ;sufficient performance for everyday things

no maintenance options ;no keyboard illumination ;high frequency fan ;Processor remains below its performance potential ;only one year warranty

In principle, we can confirm the conclusion from our review of the

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Expert review by : From: Nikolay Palaozov (laptopmedia.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

 

Specs, Tests, and Price of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 with i5-1235U, Xe Graphics G7 80 EU, 12.4”, PixelSense (1536 x 1024), IPS, 256GB SSD, 8GB LPDDR5, Windows 11 Home

Apr, 2024
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