Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Buy it if
Very light and compact
Skip it if
Fewer ports
Where to get it
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
From £629
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The smallest, most bag-friendly pick here. The Surface Laptop Go 3 has a premium feel, a comfortable keyboard and a nice 3:2 touchscreen that's great for reading. You trade some screen size and ports for how easy it is to carry everywhere.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Very light and compact
- Premium feel, good keyboard
- Handy 3:2 touchscreen
Cons
- Fewer ports
- Non-upgradable, lower-res screen
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Apple MacBook Air (M3) | 96/100 | From £999 | overall |
| 2.ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED | 90/100 | From £799 | screen |
| 3.Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 | 88/100 | From £549 | value |
| 4.Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3This pick | 84/100 | From £629 | portability |
| 5.Acer Aspire 5 | 82/100 | From £399 | budget |
Good to know
- Price
- From £629
- Chip
- Intel Core i5
- RAM
- 8GB
- Screen
- 12.4" touch (3:2)
- Battery
- ~12 hours
- Weight
- 1.13 kg
Insider tip · Pick the 16GB/256GB configuration if it's on offer — the base model's storage fills up fast.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 10 February 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
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