I didn’t get a chance to use the original Surface Laptop Go, so I wasn’t sure what to expect in regards to the overall build quality. No matter which Surface Laptop model you choose, there will be various colors you can pick out.Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account On the Surface Laptop Go 2, the colors include Platinum, Sage, Ice Blue, and Sandstone. The Surface Laptop 5 comes in Platinum in the Alcantara fabric and metal finish, then Sage, Black, and Sandstone in metal-only finishes.
The Surface Laptop Go 2 doesn't have one, but the Surface Laptop 5 does. The other design element to note is the inclusion of backlit keyboards. Of course, both are still portable, but as you can see, the Laptop Go 2 is smaller and will be easier to transport.
The Laptop 5 has a bigger 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.57-inch footprint. In terms of size, it has a 10.95 x 8.10 x 0.62-inch footprint. It's made from a mix of aluminum and polycarbonate composite resin and is lighter at about 2.48 pounds. In terms of portability, the Laptop Go 2 is smaller than Laptop 5. That metal does come with some extra weight though - the 13.5-inch model weighs 2.8 pounds. Along with the Alcantara fabric keyboard option, it has options for an all-aluminum casing on 13.5-inch and 15.-inch models.