Surface 3 (Intel Atom, Mid 2015) vs Surface Go (Kaby Lake, Mid 2018) Full Specs
CPU Atom x7-Z87004 Cores | CPU Pentium Gold 4415Y2 Cores |
GPU HD 600MHz Gen 8128 Shaders | GPU HD 615 850MHz192 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 10.8" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | Display 10" LCD IPS1800x1200 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy |
Other Upgrades | Other Upgrades |
Price $500 | Price $400 |
Atom x7-Z8700 | Pentium Gold 4415Y |
4 Cores 4 Threads 1.6GHz | 2 Cores 4 Threads 1.6GHz |
HD 600MHz Gen 8 | HD 615 850MHz |
128 Shaders 600MHz | 192 Shaders 850MHz |
10.8" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | 10" LCD IPS1800x1200 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 53.83 in²
3:2 | Area & Aspect Ratio 46.15 in²
3:2 |
Brightness 400 nits
400 nits Peak | Brightness 400 nits
400 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 60Hz | Refresh & VRR 60Hz |
Resolution 1920x1280
2.5M Pixels
214 ppi | Resolution 1800x1200
2.2M Pixels
216 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.4K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.4K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 8-bit | Color Depth 8-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
68% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination Fully Laminated | Coating & Lamination Fully Laminated |
Touchscreen Yes | Touchscreen Yes |
External Display Mode No | External Display Mode No |
Up to 10 hours | Up to 8.5 hours |
27.5Wh 7275mAh 3.78V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 26.1Wh 3410mAh 7.66V Lithium-Ion Polymer |
Camera | Camera |
Megapixels 8.1 MP | Megapixels 8.1 MP |
Pixel Size 1.12 µm | Pixel Size 1.12 µm |
Aperture | Aperture |
FOV | FOV |
Lens 26mm | Lens 26mm |
Zoom x5.00 Digital Zoom-In x1.19 Optical Zoom-In (Telephoto) | Zoom x5.00 Digital Zoom-In x1 Optical Zoom-In (Telephoto) |
Max FPS 30 FPS 720p - | Max FPS - 30 FPS 1080p |
Max Front FPS 30 FPS 720p - | Max Front FPS - 30 FPS 1080p |
Features - | Features Autofocus Video Stabilization |
Data 1x USB 3.0 | Data 1x USB-C 3.0 |
Video 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 | Video - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots 1x microSDXC Card | Card Slots 1x microSDXC Card |
Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.1 |
Motion Accelerometer Gyroscope | Motion Accelerometer Gyroscope |
Utility Proximity Ambient Light (ALS) | Utility Proximity Ambient Light (ALS) |
Charger 14W Surface Connect | Charger 24W Surface Connect |
Output 14W
5.20V
2.69A | Output 24W
15.00V
1.60A |
Input 0.60A | Input 0.60A |
Protocol & Port Surface Connect | Protocol & Port Surface Connect |
USB-PD - | USB-PD - |
Speakers 2 | Speakers 2 |
Microphones 2 | Microphones 2 |
Stylus Supported | Stylus Supported |
Biometrics - | Biometrics Face ID |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS Windows |
Build Material Magnesium, Glass | Build Material Magnesium, Glass |
Height 267 mm (10.51")Width 187 mm (7.36")Depth 8.6 mm (0.34") | Height 245 mm (9.65")Width 175 mm (6.89")Depth 8.3 mm (0.33") |
Weight 0.62 kg | Weight 0.52 kg |
Weight + Charger - | Weight + Charger 0.67 kg |
Volume 0.4294 L | Volume 0.3559 L |
Release Date 2015-05-05 | Release Date 2018-08-02 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Intel Atom, Mid 2015 | Description Kaby Lake, Mid 2018 |