12th-generation Intel Core i5-1235U (up to 4.4GHz, 10 cores, 12 threads). Originally published as an initial hands-on June 7, 2022. But I'd only recommend it if you're also looking at the higher end of the budget scale, which I admit may be a thin slice of the laptop-shopping audience. I'd call this a good laptop if you're interested in portability, looks and a great typing experience. A budget laptop isn't as useful if you don't enjoy actually using it. It is, however, not nearly as nice looking or well made as the Surface.ĭespite other laptops offering better specs for the same or less money, the overall look and feel of the Surface Laptop Go 2 counts for a lot. That Gateway, one of our current budget favorites, has the same processor, but includes 16GB of RAM and a big 512GB SSD, currently for $499. But other budget laptops, like the Gateway 14 or a couple of options with AMD Ryzen 7 processors, beat it out in benchmark tests. In our performance tests, the 2022 version, with its 11th-gen Core i5 was indeed faster than the 2020 version's 10th-gen Core i5. Running basic applications and web browsers were fine for everyday use, but I found myself defaulting to Microsoft's own Edge browser over Chrome, because it's better optimized for less powerful Windows 11 systems. The fingerprint reader built into the power button is fast and responsive, but it's not included in the least-expensive configuration. The smaller size, close enough to a 13-inch laptop to be useful, but smaller than even a MacBook Air, fit well on my airplane tray table. It feels almost as rugged as a MacBook Air, and the hinge - often a weak spot on cheaper laptops - is stiff and runs almost the entire length of the screen. 
It still looks and feels like a much more expensive machine, thanks to the aluminum body, excellent keyboard and spacious-feeling 3:2 aspect ratio display.
It looked, felt and performed much like the original model, which I liked a lot, even if it didn't become an everyday laptop for me.
I took it on a cross-country plane trip, which is about as serious a burn-in process for a new laptop as you can find. So when I got the Surface Laptop Go 2 in my hands, the timing was perfect for actually going somewhere with it. Read more: Best Budget Laptop of 2022 Coach travel companion
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