Microsoft Surface Go 4

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Date Published: 27 Jun 2025

Intel Processor N200
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
10.5", Full HD (1920 x 1280), IPS
64GB SSD
8GB RAM
0.52 kg (1.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.6 Portability Excellent

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

2.9 For Work Mediocre

1.2 For Gaming Bad

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Review

Microsoft Surface Go 4 in-depth review

On one side, the Microsoft Surface Go 4 sounds more than decent on paper. It's a tablet-like PC that could be transformed into a 2-in-1 machine if you purchase the (expensive) Surface Go Type Cover which also includes a touchpad. For security, you can rely on a dTPM 2.0 chip and a Web camera with facial recognition. There is also a rear snapper with 8MP resolution. The 2W speakers are also enhanced with Dolby Audio Premium. This device sports a 3.5 mm headphone jack which is a nice addition. The 10.5" 1920 x 1280 PixelSense display is pretty good in terms of color coverage and it comes with a 3:2 aspect ratio.On the other hand, there's always a thorn in the rose. All devices are tied with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It may be too low for today's users but if you don't open 10 Chrome tabs at one[...]

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Pros

Dead silent during any kind of load
Solid magnesium build
Light (521 grams)
PWM-free (BOE088B)
93% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE088B)
337 nits of max brightness (BOE088B)
3:2 aspect ratio + wide viewing angles (BOE088B)
The Type-C port supports DisplayPort and charging
Good battery life given the small 29Wh capacity (~7 hours of videos)
The Intel Processor N200 sustains a 3.12 GHz clock in short loads
13MP IR Web camera
The chassis doesn't feel hot during max stress

Cons

Pricey for what it is
Expensive optional accessories such as Surface Go Type Cover and Docking stations
Just 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM
The UFS storage is slow
Only 1x USB port
Unimpressive CPU and iGPU performance
103°C CPU temperature is short loads

DISPLAY: 10.5-inch, 1920x1280, IPS

Name
NV105WAM-N31 (BOE088B)

Diagonal
10.5"

Pixel density
219.77 ppi

Brightness
337 cd/m²

sRGB
93%

PWM frequency
200 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1280

Becomes "Retina" from
16 inches (40 cm)

Contrast
1430:1

dE Color Checker
2.3 1.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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