•  Date Published: 07 May 2020
  • Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
  • Intel HD Graphics 615
  • 10.5", Full HD (1920 x 1280), IPS
  • 64GB SSD
  • 4GB LPDDR3
  • 0.54 kg (1.2 lbs)
Microsoft Surface Go 2

Microsoft Surface Go 2

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Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 64GB eMMC
  • RAM
  • 4GB LPDDR3
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Dimensions
  • 245 x 175 x 8.3 mm (9.65" x 6.89" x 0.33")
  • Weight
  • 0.54 kg (1.2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • Card Reader
  • mSDXC
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • Full HD
  • Microphone
  • Dual Studio Mics
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W, Dolby Atmos
  • Optical drive
  • Gifts
  • with Red Type Cover
  • Gifts
  • Surface Mobile Mouse (Red)

Portability

Microsoft Surface Go 2
9.65" x 6.89" x 0.33" Dimensions
0.54 kg (1.2 lbs) Weight
Average 10.5-inch laptop
0.83 kg (1.8 lbs) +53% Weight

Review

Microsoft Surface Go 2 in-depth review

Here we have another "is it a laptop or is it a tablet" confusion. It is made by Microsoft and it's called the Surface Go 2. Since it is commonly sold without the keyboard attachment, we will consider it as a tablet. And while it supports full Windows 10 experience, it "only" comes with the Windows 10S version, which as we know, is a bit limited. By limited, we meant that you can exclusively use apps found on the Microsoft Store.Other than that, the Surface Go 2 seems like a good family or small business device. You get a 3:2 1920x1280p touchscreen panel that can work with dedicated styluses. In terms of performance, it is nothing spectacular, as it features either the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y or the Intel Core m3-8100Y, both of which have extremely low TDP - something that will work [...]

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Pros

  • Light and sturdy all-magnesium design and Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection
  • Covers 99% of sRGB colors (SHP14D2) and has a great color accuracy out of the box
  • 12 hours of Web browsing on battery
  • Doesn't use aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (SHP14D2)
  • Windows Hello thanks to the IR face recognition

Cons

  • You have to buy all accessories separately
  • Practically non-upgradable
  • The stand is slippery on smooth surfaces