Outclassed and overpriced, the Surface Laptop Go 3 can’t play with the big boys

Attractive aesthetic Small and light chassis Great audio

Too expensive Cramped and stiff keyboard with no backlighting Low-resolution display Wi-Fi and webcam are behind the curve Disappointing battery life

“Microsoft's new, more expensive Surface Laptop Go 3 doesn't have the perks to justify its jacked-up price.”

Gorgeous design ; Superb build quality ; Excellent keyboard ; Improved performance

Very overpriced ; 720p webcam ; No keyboard backlight

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is a compact and attractive notebook that feels as good as it looks. With a high price tag, though, it doesn't do enough to keep up with the competition, making it hard to recommend.