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Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Surface Go 4 is the September 2023 10.5-inch Windows frontline slate: N200, 8GB, 350-nit PixelSense, pen and Type Cover sold separately.
Product images
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedMicrosoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not a Microsoft asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedMicrosoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not a Microsoft asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
Surface Go 4 is the September 2023 10.5-inch Windows frontline slate: N200, 8GB, 350-nit PixelSense, pen and Type Cover sold separately. Buy leftover if you want a compact Windows kickstand tablet. Skip it if you want 13-inch Surface Pro or an iPad mini.
Who it is for
- Leftover / frontline shoppers who want a 10.5-inch Windows 11 Pro kickstand tablet with Type Cover and Surface Pen paths, not an iPad mini.
- IT buyers who need a Secured-core PC, TPM 2.0, and Windows Hello face in a 521 g slab.
- People comparing Go 4 vs Surface Pro 10 / 11th Edition on size (10.5 vs 13) and silicon (N200 vs Core Ultra / Snapdragon).
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants a 13-inch Surface Pro. That is Surface Pro 10 or Surface Pro (11th Edition).
- Buyers who want iPadOS, an in-box stylus, or a 120 Hz / 600-nit panel. Go 4 Store/fact sheet is 350 nits typical; refresh is not published.
- People who need a published 5G SKU. The Store spec we pulled is Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1.
Key differentiators
- 10.5-inch PixelSense, 1920 × 1280, 220 ppi, 3:2, 1500:1 contrast, 350 nits typical, Gorilla Glass 3.
- Intel Processor N200; Intel UHD Graphics; 8GB LPDDR5 on every published SKU; UFS 64/128/256GB.
- USB-C 3.1 (data, DisplayPort, charging), microSDXC, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Type Cover port, Surface Connect.
- Designed for Surface Pen / Classroom Pen 2 / Business Pen with integrated magnetic storage; Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP).
Caveats
- 12.5-hour typical-use battery is a Microsoft claim. A Wh figure is on some secondary rundowns — we only print hours unless the fact sheet/Store states Wh. The fact sheet we pulled lists hours, not Wh.
- A US launch dollar start is not in the Devices Blog / fact sheet we pulled. Do not paste a reviewer’s $579.99 as OEM MSRP.
- Keyboard and pen are sold separately.
- Microsoft product photography is not hosted here.
Tablet-category specs
Same rows on every tablet page (iPad Pro / Air / mini, Galaxy Tab S, Pixel Tablet).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 10.5-inch PixelSense | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Display type | PixelSense LCD touchscreen; Corning Gorilla Glass 3; 10-point multi-touch | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1280 at 220 ppi; 3:2; contrast ratio 1500:1 | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 350 nits (typical) | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Refresh rate | Not published | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Display features | sRGB and Enhanced color profiles; individually color-calibrated; 10-point multi-touch | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Sold size(s) | 10.5-inch Surface Go 4 for Business only on the Store/fact-sheet pages we pulled | Microsoft Devices Blog, 2023-09-21 |
| Dimensions | 245 × 175 × 8.3 mm (9.65 × 6.9 × 0.33 in) | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Weight | 521 g (1.15 lb) | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Finishes | Platinum (Microsoft Store Exterior / fact sheet Colors row) | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Chassis / enclosure | Casing: Magnesium (Microsoft Store Exterior / fact sheet). Recycled-content percentage is still not on those cells. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Chip / processor | Intel Processor N200; Intel UHD Graphics | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB LPDDR5 on the published SKUs | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| On-device storage | UFS: 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB plus microSDXC card reader (card sold separately) | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro on the Microsoft Store software row. Fact sheet emphasizes Windows 11 Pro. Confirm the signed image on write day. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Pencil / stylus | Designed for Surface Pen, Microsoft Classroom Pen 2, and Microsoft Business Pen. Integrated magnetic storage with Surface Pen. Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). Pen is not in the box. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Keyboard / cover (OEM) | Surface Type Cover port on the chassis. Type Cover sold separately. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face sign-in; hardware TPM 2.0; Windows 11 Secured-core PC. Store/fact sheet also mention NFC access with a compatible security key in Devices Blog / Store accessory language — confirm NFC on the exact SKU. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet; Devices Blog |
| Speakers | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Microphones | Dual far-field Studio Mics with Voice Clarity | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Cellular | Not published | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.1 | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Ports / expansion | USB-C 3.1 (data, DisplayPort, and charging); microSDXC card reader; 3.5 mm headphone jack; Surface Type Cover port; Surface Connect port | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Rear camera | 8 MP 1080p Full HD rear-facing camera | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Front camera | 1080p Full HD front-facing camera plus Windows Hello face authentication camera | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Battery (OEM) | Up to 12.5 hours of typical device usage (Microsoft). Store Battery Capacities: Nominal 29 Wh / Min 28 Wh. Fact sheet still lists hours only. | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet; Devices Blog |
| Charging (OEM) | USB-C 3.1 charging and Surface Connect. Store / fact sheet What’s in the box: 24W Power Supply. Store Fast Charging footnote: 60W or higher, sold separately (not supported with the in-box PSU). | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| Durability / ingress | Not published | Microsoft Store US; Devices Blog |
| Location / GNSS | Not published | Microsoft Store US; Surface Go 4 fact sheet |
| US MSRP (launch) | Not published | Microsoft Devices Blog, 2023-09-21 |
| Price band | Compact Windows 2-in-1 / business leftover | Derived from Microsoft commercial positioning |
| Announced | 21 September 2023 | Microsoft Devices Blog |
| Availability | Announced 21 September 2023 for commercial / frontline channels (Devices Blog). Microsoft Store still listed a configure page on 19 September 2026. | Microsoft Devices Blog; Microsoft Store US |
Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other tablets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Compact 10.5-inch Windows slate | 521 g / 8.3 mm. Do not merge this slug into Surface Pro 10 or 11th Edition. | Microsoft Store US; fact sheet |
| microSDXC | Card reader on the chassis — unusual versus iPad and versus some Surface Pro SKUs. | Microsoft Store US; fact sheet |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Listed on Store/fact sheet. Most current iPad / Tab S flagships omit a jack. | Microsoft Store US; fact sheet |
| Leftover predecessor | Surface Go 3 is live at /tablets/microsoft-surface-go-3/ — Windows 11 Home in S mode, 24W in-box, 28.0 / 26.8 Wh, CPU/RAM unpublished on the Support features page. | Microsoft Support Surface Go 3 |
| Magnetic Surface Pen storage | Integrated magnetic storage with Surface Pen. Pen not in the box. | Microsoft Store US; fact sheet |
Overview
Surface Go 4 for Business is Microsoft’s September 2023 10.5-inch frontline slate. The job-to-be-done is “compact Windows + kickstand + optional Type Cover,” not “iPad mini” and not “13-inch Surface Pro.”
We have not used this tablet. 12.5-hour typical-use and “up to 4.5 times more performance than the original Surface Go” lines stay Microsoft claims.
Display, chip, speakers
PixelSense LCD, 1920 × 1280, 220 ppi, 350 nits typical. Refresh is not published — we do not invent 60 Hz. Intel Processor N200 + 8GB LPDDR5 + UFS 64/128/256GB. Speakers are 2W stereo with Dolby Audio Premium; mics are dual far-field Studio.
Stylus, keyboard, ports
stylus is Surface Pen / Classroom Pen 2 / Business Pen, sold separately, with magnetic storage on the slab. keyboard is Type Cover, sold separately. ports add USB-C 3.1, microSDXC, a 3.5 mm jack, and Surface Connect — keep those extras off the first table.
Battery
Up to 12.5 hours typical device usage. Store Battery Capacities: Nominal 29 Wh / Min 28 Wh. In-box 24W Power Supply; Fast Charging needs 60W or higher, sold separately.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Surface Go 4 | Surface Pro 10 | iPad mini (6th gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 10.5-inch / 521 g | 13-inch / 885 g | 8.3-inch / 293 g |
| Chip | Intel N200 / 8GB | Core Ultra 5/7 | A15 (RAM not published) |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
| Cellular | None on sheets we pulled | Optional 5G | Optional 5G |
Sources
- Microsoft Devices Blog — New Surface devices bring more value to business — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft Store US — Surface Go 4 for Business tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft — Surface Go 4 for Business fact sheet (PDF) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does it have 5G?
Not on the Store/fact-sheet network blocks we pulled. Keep the tablets-v1 cellular key and write “None.”
Is the Type Cover or Surface Pen in the box?
No. Both are sold-separately accessories. The chassis has a Type Cover port and magnetic pen storage.
Official product page: Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. Tech specs: Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business specs.