Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and is lighter. Pick the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it is newer.
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Key differences
- Memory Microsoft Surface Go 2 wins
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 has 8 GB of memory against 4 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage Microsoft Surface Go 2 wins
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 has twice the storage: 128 GB against 64 GB.
- Weight Microsoft Surface Go 2 wins
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is 0.4 kg lighter: 0.789 kg against 1.18 kg.
- Condition Depends on you
The Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is sold new.
- Age Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 wins
The Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is the newer model (2022 against 2020).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Microsoft Surface Go 2 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 8 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 128 GB of storage.
- You'll carry it every day: at 0.789 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
Choose the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 if…
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2022.
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Microsoft Surface Go 2 leads on performance and battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core m3-8100Y | Intel Celeron N4020 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | — | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Storage slots | — | 0 |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 has a slightly bigger screen: 10.5" against 10.1". The Microsoft Surface Go 2 has a slightly bigger screen, and the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5" | 10.1" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1280) | 1280 x 800 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| HDR | None | None |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | active electrostatic |
Battery and size
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, and the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Charger | 24 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | Surface Connect | — |
| Fast charging | — | None |
| Weight | 0.789 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 245 x 175 x 8.3 mm | 249 x 178 x 9.7 mm |
| Materials | Magnesium | magnesium alloy |
| Hinge | — | detachable |
| Colour | Platinum | — |
| Colours available | Platinum | — |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 has Wi-Fi 6, while the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 has USB-A.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 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 port | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (data only; does not charge), 2x USB-A 2.0 (keyboard dock), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | microSDXC (UHS-I) | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Microsoft Surface Go 2 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2 MP front + 5 MP rear |
| Webcam privacy | None | None |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | detachable 84-key Japanese JIS keyboard, 17 mm pitch, 1.2 mm travel |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | — | keyboard-dock touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio | stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics | mono microphone |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Windows Hello face sign-in | Intel PTT |
Software and model
The Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
The Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is sold new. The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is sold new, while the Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 is newer.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 2 | Toshiba Dynabook K50 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Update promise | None | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |