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Introduction
The Microsoft Surface is a series of laptop and hybrid laptop/tablet models made by Microsoft. The first generation Surface was released in 2012; it was the first personal computer developed by Microsoft and was initially created to compete with the Apple iPad. The Surface series has since matured into three distinct line-ups. Identifying your Microsoft Surface model is an important step in the determination of which Skin or case it is compatible with.
Surface
The baseline Surface was where it all started. These are portable personal computers that also function as tablets. They have a kickstand, optional detachable keyboard and work with a digital pen. The latest iterations are in the form of the Surface Go series, which are considered affordable and more portable versions of their Surface Pro counterparts.
Surface Pro
Like the Surface, the Surface Pro series is made up of portable personal computers that also function as tablets. They have a kickstand, optional detachable keyboard and work with a digital pen. The Surface Pro devices are larger and more powerful.
Surface Laptop
The Surface Laptops are Microsoft designed laptops that have non-detachable keyboards. These were initially marketed as student friendly alternatives to the Surface and Surface Pro, but the line-up has now evolved into two subcategories: the more affordable "Surface Laptop Go" series and the standard "Surface Laptop".
Surface Laptop Studio
In 2021, Microsoft launched the "Surface Laptop Studio", which was the successor to the "Surface Book" line-up. This laptop model features a non-detachable keyboard like the other Surface Laptops, but has a kickstand like hinge that allows the screen to flip into tablet mode.
Surface Book
A Surface Book was a Microsoft laptop that had a full-sized detachable keyboard; the keyboard contained a secondary battery, ports, an optional discrete graphics card, and featured a fulcrum hinge that expanded when it opened. Surface Books were sold from 2015 to 2021. The successor of the Surface Book is the Surface Laptop Studio.
Surface Go vs Surface Laptop Go
There may be confusion over the difference between a "Surface Go" and a "Surface Laptop Go" because of the similarities in the name; Microsoft calls a device "Go" when they are positioning it as an affordable alternative to the standard models but these devices are very different.
The "Surface Go" is a hybrid personal computer that functions as a tablet, features a kickstand and has a detachable keyboard. The "Surface Laptop Go" is a laptop that cannot be separated from the keyboard.
Determine your Microsoft Surface model
Identifying your Microsoft Surface model correctly is a simple task if you know where to look.
Using the Surface app
Open Surface AppIf clicking on this button does nothing, it means that the Surface app is not installed.
- Open Surface (app)
- Device Information
- Surface model
Using the System Information app
- Open System Information (app)
- System Summary
- System Model
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Updated on 16 January 2024
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