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Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1

The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more storage and has a bigger screen. Pick the Microsoft Surface Go 2 only if it matters to you that it is lighter and is more compact.

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Key differences

  • Speed Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins

    The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is quicker. Its Intel Core i5-8265U copes well with everyday tasks, while the Intel Core m3-8100Y in the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is built for browsing, email and documents.

  • Storage Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins

    The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has twice the storage: 256 GB against 128 GB.

  • Weight Microsoft Surface Go 2 wins

    The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is 0.6 kg lighter: 0.789 kg against 1.42 kg.

  • Screen size Depends on you

    The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has the bigger screen (13.3" against 10.5"), while the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is more compact.

  • Ports Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins

    Only the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has Thunderbolt or USB4, HDMI and USB-A.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Microsoft Surface Go 2 if…

  • You'll carry it every day: at 0.789 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
  • You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 10.5-inch screen.
  • You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.

Choose the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 if…

  • You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i5-8265U is the faster processor.
  • You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 256 GB of storage.
  • You want more room to work: its 13.3-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
  • You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives), HDMI (for TVs and monitors) and USB-A (for older USB accessories).

Full spec comparison

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The Microsoft Surface Go 2 leads on battery and weight, while the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 leads on performance and ports and wireless. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.

Performance

The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.

It is faster and has more storage, and the Microsoft Surface Go 2 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Performance: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Processor Intel Core m3-8100YIntel Core i5-8265U
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory (RAM) 8 GB8 GB
Memory type —DDR4-2400
Maximum memory —32 GB
Memory upgrades —Upgradeable (slots)
Storage 128 GB256 GB
Storage type SSDSSD
Storage slots —1

Screen

On the screen, it comes down to what you need.

The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has the bigger screen (13.3" against 10.5"), while the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is more compact. The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is more compact, while the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has a bigger screen.

Screen: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Screen size 10.5"13.3"
Resolution Full HD+ (1920 x 1280)Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Aspect ratio 3:216:9
Panel LCDIPS
Refresh rate 60 Hz60 Hz
Variable refresh (VRR) —No
Brightness —255 nits
Colour range —NTSC 72%
HDR NoneNone
Finish —Anti-reflective
Touchscreen YesYes
Pen standard —Dell Active Pen (Wacom)

Battery and size

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ahead on battery and weight.

It is lighter and is slimmer, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Battery and size: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Battery life (maker claim) Up to 10 hours—
Charger 24 W—
Charges via Surface Connectbarrel
Fast charging —ExpressCharge: over 80% in about 1 hour (system off)
Weight 0.789 kg1.42 kg
Dimensions 245 x 175 x 8.3 mm305.7 x 207.5 x 16.9-19.3 mm
Materials Magnesium—
Hinge —360-degree convertible
Colour PlatinumBlack
Colours available Platinum—

Ports and wireless

The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.

It has Thunderbolt or USB4, HDMI and USB-A, and the Microsoft Surface Go 2 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Ports and wireless: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Ports 1x USB-C (charging), 1x Surface Connect (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x microSDXC (UHS-I), 1x Surface Type Cover port1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt optional), 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x headset/mic combo jack, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot, 1x micro-SIM slot (LTE option), 1x smart card reader (optional)
Thunderbolt / USB4 NoneNone
Card reader microSDXC (UHS-I)microSD
Ethernet NoneNone
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0—
Mobile data NoneNone

Features

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ahead on extras.

It has a sharper webcam, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Features: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Webcam 1080p + IR720p
Webcam privacy None—
Backlit keyboard No—
Keyboard —Full-size, 82 keys (UK), 18.05 mm key pitch
Login Face—
Number pad NoNo
Touchpad —91.9 x 51.4 mm, 5-finger multi-touch
Speakers 2 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Microphones Dual Studio MicsDigital-array microphones
Pen Supported (sold separately)Supported (sold separately)
Security Firmware TPM, Windows Hello face sign-inTPM 2.0, Wedge-shaped lock slot

Software and model

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ahead on software and updates.

The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Software and model: Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Spec Microsoft Surface Go 2Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
Operating system Windows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Update promise None—
Model number —i5-8265U
Released 20202019
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