Surface Laptop Go 2 picks up first firmware update, improving display accuracy
Just after the device launched, Microsoft rolled out the first firmware update for the Surface Laptop Go 2.
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What you need to know
Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop Go 2 on June 7, 2022. Now, just after it started shipping, the affordable laptop has received its first firmware update. Surface updates come out in stages, so you may not see the new firmware just yet. The update started rolling out on June 7, 2022.
As is normally the case, the firmware update doesn’t include any new features. It does, however, improve device stability, address bugs, and improve display accuracy when auto-brightness is enabled. You can get it by searching forView Optional updatesthrough the Windows 11 Settings app. Microsoft has asupport documentfor updating firmware if you need assistance.
Note that firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version. Here are the changes in the update, asoutlined by Microsoft:
In ourSurface Laptop Go 2 review, the device earned a 4.5/5 for its compact design, improved CPU, and new pricing structure. It has a nice feature set and display for its price, according to our executive editor Daniel Rubino. “When you start pushing down to the $600 range, there aren’t many great options for Windows PCs, but a few are a better overall value,” he said.
There’s a new sage green version of the Surface Laptop Go 2 available to along with the Platinum, Ice Blue, and Sandstone models.
If you’re interested in Microsoft’s newest Surface but aren’t sure which version to get, we have a guide onwhich Surface Laptop Go 2 model you should buy.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
