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We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. Sadly, just like the original, the new Surface Laptop Go 2 still doesn't have a backlit keyboard.ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.

Thankfully, colors are punchy and its 330 nits of brightness means you won’t have much trouble seeing it in a sunny room. On a smaller screen like this, the lower resolution looks nice at normal viewing distances, though people with good eyesight will probably still be able to discern individual pixels. It’s still the 12.4-inch 1536 x 1024 PixelSense display, which is well short of full HD. The other area where I wish Microsoft had upgraded a bit more is the Laptop Go 2’s screen. So while it’s not ideal for live streaming, it’s good enough for your average video call. And thus far, I’ve found that even though the camera isn’t full HD (which should be the bare minimum nowadays), you do get better color saturation and contrast. However, Microsoft says it switched to a new sensor that offers improved image quality. The Surface Laptop Go 2’s 720p webcam is the same resolution as last year.
