Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Punchy feel

For those who swear by the Mac-Book, Windows laptops aren’t as impressive even if they are really great. “It’s not a Mac,” is a quip you will hear Apple users utter quite a lot. Which is why the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is rather a peculiar device. It’s not a premium laptop but blends in some of the best features at a mid-range price. Starting at Rs 63,499, the Surface Laptop Go is a lovely looking machine. It has a nice metal lid and despite the rest of it being made of plastic, it looks elegant and solid.

The only other piece of metal you will find here is the keyboard deck. The keyboard is smaller than a traditional laptop but offers a smooth typing experience. Microsoft has opted not to give a backlit keyboard, which is a bit of a bummer. The trackpad is quite large and extremely precise, making it one of the better ones we have seen on a Windows laptop. Microsoft has gone for a not-so-common display size — the 12.4-inch screen.

The display is good but not exactly dazzling. It offers touchscreen support as well — a big plus in our books. The Surface Laptop Go comes with only one processor — 10th-generation Intel Core i5-1035G1. You get a choice of 4GB or 8GB RAM variant and different storage options as well. Our review unit had 8GB RAM which meant smooth performance.