Surface Go 3 (Amber Lake-R, Late 2021) vs Surface Go 4 (Alder Lake-N, Late 2023) Full Specs
CPU | CPU N2004 Cores |
GPU | GPU UHD 32EU 750MHz Gen 12256 Shaders |
Memory | Memory 8GBLPDDR5-4800 |
Storage | Storage |
Display 10.5" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | Display 10.5" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy |
Other Upgrades | Other Upgrades |
Price $400 | Price $580 |
N200 | |
2 Cores 4 Threads 1.1GHz | 4 Cores 4 Threads 1GHz |
UHD 32EU 750MHz Gen 12 | |
184 Shaders 900MHz | 256 Shaders 750MHz |
8GBLPDDR5-4800 |
10.5" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy | 10.5" LCD IPS1920x1280 400Nits 60Hz Touch Glossy |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 50.88 in²
3:2 | Area & Aspect Ratio 50.88 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
22 ppi | Resolution 1920x1280
2.5M Pixels
22 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.5K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.5K: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
68% DCI-P3 | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
68% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination Fully Laminated | Coating & Lamination Fully Laminated |
Touchscreen Yes | Touchscreen Yes |
External Display Mode Yes | External Display Mode Yes |
Up to 11 hours | Up to 12.5 hours |
28Wh 3655mAh 7.66V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 28Wh 3655mAh 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 Optical Zoom-In (Telephoto) | Zoom x5.00 Digital Zoom-In x1 Optical Zoom-In (Telephoto) |
Max FPS 30 FPS 1080p | Max FPS 30 FPS 1080p |
Max Front FPS 30 FPS 1080p | Max Front FPS 30 FPS 1080p |
Features Autofocus Video Stabilization | Features Autofocus Video Stabilization |
Data 1x USB-C 3.0 | Data 1x USB-C 3.0 |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots 1x microSDXC Card UHS-I | Card Slots 1x microSDXC Card UHS-I |
Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 |
Motion Accelerometer Gyroscope | Motion Accelerometer Gyroscope |
Utility Proximity Ambient Light (ALS) | Utility Proximity Ambient Light (ALS) |
Location Compass | Location Compass |
Charger 24W Surface Connect | Charger 24W Surface Connect |
Output 24W
15.00V
1.60A | 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 Face ID | Biometrics Face ID |
Launch OS Windows 11 | Launch OS Windows 11 |
Build Material Magnesium, Glass | Build Material Magnesium, Glass |
Height 245 mm (9.65")Width 175 mm (6.89")Depth 8.3 mm (0.33") | Height 245 mm (9.65")Width 175 mm (6.89")Depth 8.3 mm (0.33") |
Weight 0.54 kg | Weight 0.52 kg |
Weight + Charger 0.69 kg | Weight + Charger 0.67 kg |
Volume 0.3559 L | Volume 0.3559 L |
Release Date 2021-10-05 | Release Date 2023-10-03 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Amber Lake-R, Late 2021 | Description Alder Lake-N, Late 2023 |