Microsoft claims that it 'provides 30% more key travel than the MacBook Air', and the keyboard certainly feels satisfyingly responsive when typing. The keyboard panel feels surprisingly firm and comfortable. Available in a variety of colours (Sage, Ice Blue, Sandstone and Platinum), the aluminum casing of the Laptop Go 2 feels sturdy enough to cope with a few bumps when you're travelling. The build quality is impeccable, despite the competitive price. It's easy to pick up with one hand and slip into a backpack or briefcase when you're ready to hit the road. Like its 2020 predecessor, the Surface Laptop Go 2 opts for a 12.4-inch touch-enabled display that helps to keep the device's weight down to just 1.13kg, while the slimline profile measures just 15.7mm thick. Surface Laptop Go 2: 11th-generation Core i5, 4GB or 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of SSD storage, available in consumer (Windows 11 Home) or business (Windows 11 Pro, Secured Core PC) versions. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards.

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