Surface Laptop Go 3

The Surface Laptop Go 3 is a sleek, lightweight ultraportable with useful hardware improvements, but it lacks sufficient upgrades to stand out, and its dated processor and limitations make it hard to recommend compared to competitors like the MacBook Air.

The Surface Laptop Go 3 is described as a failing premium-budget contradiction that features middling performance, an expensive price tag, and a dated, sub-1080p display.

Microsoft significantly increased the starting price without offering enough meaningful improvements to justify the cost, moving it into a more competitive price bracket where it struggles against better-equipped alternatives.

While the laptop remains physically attractive and comfortable, its three-year-old design, lack of keyboard backlighting, and low-resolution screen make it feel outdated, especially given its premium starting price.