The fingerprint button-available on the two 8-GB RAM models but not the 4-GB-does get some lighting, so you’ll be able to sign in promptly at least. What lets the bottom half of this laptop down is a lack of backlighting, which might make things tricky in a darkened lecture hall. The trackpad isn’t the largest, but then again it’s not a large device, and thankfully it’s accurate and clicky from corner to corner. The keys have a great amount of travel for a device this thin, and a good level of feedback that keeps just on the right side of mushy to remain satisfying. Working on this laptop is a breeze, with a keyboard that is one of the best for getting your essays and musings down. This is a device that you’ll be happy to pack in and out of a bag each day, secure in the knowledge that you’ve got something that looks good and feels built to last. I’ve been testing the Ice Blue, which is understated, but the tint gives it a refreshing pop. It is largely the same selection as last time, with one delightful Sage addition. But unlike the MacBook, it also comes in a colorful set of hues.

It’s super slim, and much of the laptop is finished in stylish and lightweight aluminum. It’s the closest thing you can get to a cut-price Apple clamshell device. Those who may not be able to afford a pricier MacBook but have long wanted to buy one should absolutely look to the Surface Laptop Go 2.

But as a device that prioritizes design, portability, and usability, it may just be a shrewd decision that keeps the price of this posh pocket laptop within a student's range.Ĭutting to the chase, this laptop is an absolute joy to use. The Surface Laptop Go 2 is an iterative upgrade from the previous model, there’s no doubt about that.

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