# Surface Go 4

**Surface Go 4** is a 10.5-inch 2-in-1 Windows tablet with an optional detachable keyboard, announced by Microsoft on 21 September 2023 and sold only through the Surface for Business line, starting at $579.99/£529.<sup>[1](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/745635/microsoft-surface-go-4-everything-we-know-so-far.html)</sup> It was the fourth and final model in Microsoft's entry-level Surface Go series, and the first Go sold exclusively to organizations rather than consumers, aimed at frontline work and education scenarios.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup> A June 2026 report stated that Microsoft had stopped manufacturing it and planned no successor.<sup>[3](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsofts-flagship-windows-pc-lineup-will-drop-reportedly-drop-budget-options-firm-prunes-surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go)</sup>

| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Announced | 21 September 2023, Surface for Business only; from $579.99/£529<sup>[1](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/745635/microsoft-surface-go-4-everything-we-know-so-far.html)</sup> |
| Processor | Intel Processor N200, 4 cores/4 threads, up to 3.7 GHz, Alder Lake-N, 6 W TDP<sup>[4](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Go-4.772163.0.html)</sup> |
| Memory and storage | 8 GB LPDDR5 (soldered, no slot); UFS drive in 64, 128, or 256 GB<sup>[5](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)</sup> |
| Display | 10.5-inch PixelSense, 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI), 3:2, Gorilla Glass 3, 350 nits typical<sup>[5](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)</sup> |
| Weight and battery | 1.15 lb (521 g); up to 12.5 hours claimed, 29 Wh battery<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[6](https://laptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-go-4-review-premium-build-quality-and-slow-performance/)</sup> |
| Performance claim | Microsoft claimed up to 80% faster than the Surface Go 3<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup> |
| Serviceability | Replaceable display, battery and back cover, kickstand, hinge, motherboard, microSDXC reader, Type Cover connector, front/rear/IR cameras, and speakers<sup>[5](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)</sup> |
| Discontinuation | June 2026 report: no longer in production, no successor planned<sup>[3](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsofts-flagship-windows-pc-lineup-will-drop-reportedly-drop-budget-options-firm-prunes-surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go)</sup> |

## Positioning and design

Surface Go 4 kept the physical design of its predecessor almost unchanged: a silver magnesium body, a built-in kickstand with a 165-degree range of motion, and a bottom edge with pins for the optional Type Cover keyboard, which is sold separately.<sup>[7](https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/microsoft-surface-go-4-vs-surface-go-3-is-the-business-refresh-a-winner)</sup> At 1.15 pounds (521 g) it was Microsoft's smallest and lightest 2-in-1, and the fact sheet positioned it for frontline workers and education, paired with commercial-grade accessories.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup> It shipped with Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro and preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup>

The port selection carried over from the Go 3: one USB-C 3.1 port handling data, [DisplayPort](https://www.edgepedia.org/displayport) output, and charging; a microSDXC card reader; a 3.5 mm headphone jack; a Surface Type Cover port; and a Surface Connect port. Wireless connectivity is [Wi-Fi 6](https://www.edgepedia.org/wi-fi-6) (802.11ax) and [Bluetooth 5](https://www.edgepedia.org/bluetooth-5).1.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup>

## Hardware and performance

The main change was the processor. The Surface Go 3 used a dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or Core i3-10100Y; the Go 4 moved to the Intel Processor N200, a quad-core, quad-thread [Alder Lake](https://www.edgepedia.org/alder-lake)-N chip with four Crestmont efficiency cores clocked up to 3.7 GHz and a 6 W TDP, paired with Intel UHD Graphics.<sup>[4](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Go-4.772163.0.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[7](https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/microsoft-surface-go-4-vs-surface-go-3-is-the-business-refresh-a-winner)</sup> Microsoft claimed up to 80% faster performance than the previous model.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup> The 4 GB RAM option was dropped: every configuration has 8 GB of LPDDR5, soldered to the motherboard with no expansion slot, and storage is a non-replaceable UFS drive in 64, 128, or 256 GB capacities.<sup>[5](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[8](https://surfacetip.com/surface-go-4-ram-upgrade/)</sup>

Reviewers found the improvement real but modest. TechRadar called the N200 lackluster silicon built on a 10 nm process and judged performance poor for the price, noting that a fully specified laptop configuration could exceed $1000 once accessories were added, with only a one-year warranty.<sup>[9](https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-surface-go-4-for-business-review)</sup> LaptopMedia measured the N200 sustaining a 3.12 GHz clock in short loads and concluded that the four cores, non-upgradable 8 GB of RAM, and slow UFS storage limited the machine for demanding work, recommending the 128 GB version for casual use and the 256 GB model for a primary PC.<sup>[6](https://laptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-go-4-review-premium-build-quality-and-slow-performance/)</sup> User reports described it as suitable for office work, browsing, and media, but not for heavier tasks.<sup>[10](https://unwire.hk/2023/11/01/microsoft-surface-go-4-review/notebook/)</sup>

## Display and battery

The 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen is unchanged in resolution from the Go 3: 1920 x 1280 at 220 PPI in a 3:2 aspect ratio, with 10-point multi-touch under Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and a typical brightness of 350 nits.<sup>[5](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)</sup> LaptopMedia identified the panel as a BOE NV105WAM-N31 unit that is PWM-free, covers 93% of sRGB, and measured 337 nits at maximum brightness.<sup>[6](https://laptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-go-4-review-premium-build-quality-and-slow-performance/)</sup>

Microsoft rates battery life at up to 12.5 hours of typical device usage, with fast charging from low to 65% in an hour using the inbox 24W charger, based on Microsoft testing in June 2023 with pre-production devices.<sup>[11](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-go-4-features)</sup> Independent results were lower: LaptopMedia's 180-nit video playback test ran 7 hours 14 minutes on the 29 Wh battery, and a French review recorded 5 hours 35 minutes in a Netflix-over-Chrome test at 200 cd/m².<sup>[6](https://laptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-go-4-review-premium-build-quality-and-slow-performance/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[12](https://www.lesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-go-4-p74353/test.html)</sup>

## Repairability

Surface Go 4 was marketed as more serviceable than earlier Surface Go models, with replaceable display, battery, kickstand, and motherboard.<sup>[2](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)</sup> Microsoft's service guide documents replacement procedures for the kickstand, display, SD slot, blade connector, motherboard, and chassis-plus-battery assembly, with parts sold as CRU (customer-replaceable unit) kits; the guide notes that replacing the motherboard changes the device's internal serial number, and that a motherboard repair must be completed and verified before a display replacement.<sup>[13](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-go-4/surface-go-4-component-disassembly-and-reassembly)</sup> The illustrated parts list covers twelve components, including front, rear, and IR cameras, hinges, speakers, and the battery.<sup>[14](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-go-4/surface-go-4-device-information-and-service-parts)</sup> The practical catch is that the RAM and UFS storage live on the motherboard, so memory and storage upgrades mean replacing the whole board at its capacity's price.<sup>[8](https://surfacetip.com/surface-go-4-ram-upgrade/)</sup>

## Discontinuation

In June 2026, Tom's Hardware reported, citing a Windows Central report from sources familiar with Microsoft's hardware roadmap, that Microsoft was no longer manufacturing the Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3 and did not plan successor devices, leaving the [Surface Pro](https://www.edgepedia.org/surface-pro) and Surface Laptop as the main lines. The report noted the Go 4 had been popular with commercial customers doing fieldwork, and that the closest remaining option, the 12-inch Surface Pro starting at $849 with Snapdragon X Plus, was far more expensive than the Go 4's $579 price.<sup>[3](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsofts-flagship-windows-pc-lineup-will-drop-reportedly-drop-budget-options-firm-prunes-surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go)</sup> Microsoft's own Surface page now describes the Surface Go 4 for Business in the past tense as the company's smallest 2-in-1.<sup>[15](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-pro-for-business-models)</sup> Firmware and driver updates have continued after the discontinuation, with security and reliability releases published through 2026.<sup>[16](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-go-4-update-history)</sup>

## References

1. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 Release Date, Pricing & Specs, Tech Advisor](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/745635/microsoft-surface-go-4-everything-we-know-so-far.html)
2. [Surface Go 4 for Business Fact Sheet, Microsoft (September 2023)](https://news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Go-4-for-Business-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf)
3. [Microsoft's flagship Windows PC lineup will drop budget options, Tom's Hardware (June 2026)](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsofts-flagship-windows-pc-lineup-will-drop-reportedly-drop-budget-options-firm-prunes-surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go)
4. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 specifications, Notebookcheck](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Go-4.772163.0.html)
5. [Surface Go 4 for Business Specification, Microsoft Surface UK Product Guide 2025](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/fy25/MicrosoftSurfaceUKProductGuide2025.pdf)
6. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 review, LaptopMedia](https://laptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-go-4-review-premium-build-quality-and-slow-performance/)
7. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 vs. Surface Go 3, Laptop Mag](https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/microsoft-surface-go-4-vs-surface-go-3-is-the-business-refresh-a-winner)
8. [Can you upgrade RAM on Surface Go 4?, SurfaceTip](https://surfacetip.com/surface-go-4-ram-upgrade/)
9. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business review, TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-surface-go-4-for-business-review)
10. [Microsoft Surface Go 4 review, UNWIRE.HK](https://unwire.hk/2023/11/01/microsoft-surface-go-4-review/notebook/)
11. [Surface Go 4 features, Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-go-4-features)
12. [Test Surface Go 4, Les Numériques](https://www.lesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-go-4-p74353/test.html)
13. [Surface Go 4 Component Disassembly and Reassembly, Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-go-4/surface-go-4-component-disassembly-and-reassembly)
14. [Surface Go 4 Device Information and Service Parts, Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-go-4/surface-go-4-device-information-and-service-parts)
15. [Surface Pro for Business models, Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-pro-for-business-models)
16. [Surface Go 4 update history, Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-go-4-update-history)

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