Microsoft Surface Go 2 (10.5-inch, 2020)

Beautiful, bright screen ; Light yet sturdy ; Runs a full version of Windows 10 ; Intel Core m3 offers solid performance

Too expensive ; Tablet usage is still rough ; Battery life is lacking

Slim and sturdy design ; Versatile as a tablet and laptop ; Great 10.5-inch screen

Faster hardware costs a lot more ; No real improvements to the $400 model ; No bundled keyboard ; Every accessory is extra

Bigger screen ; Core M3 processor option ; Runs any Windows app

Very low performance ceiling ; Disappointing battery life ; Keyboard flex

The Surface Go 2, Microsoft’s new tiny Windows 10 tablet, comes in two configurations: one is slow and starts at $500 with the keyboard, and the other is a little faster and starts at $730 with the keyboard. It’s adorable, but Intel’s processors hold...

Thin, light design with excellent build quality ; Nifty built-in kickstand ; Impressive audio volume ; Face-recognition camera with 1080p quality ; Fanless, silent operation

Keyboard cover not included ; Pricey once kitted up with accessories and ideal components

The markedly improved Microsoft Surface Go 2 offers better computing performance, a larger display, and longer battery life than the original, making it a solid work-from-home (and idle-time) companion among Windows tablets.

Compact size, light weight ; One of the best webcams in any laptop ; Solid productivity performance ; Bright, high-resolution display

Cramped keyboard makes prolonged typing awkward ; Cheap for a Surface, but not necessarily compared to other tablets ; Battery life is just average

Our review unit included the LTE option, which you can turn on either by inserting your own microSIM into the side-mounted slot, or else enabling the eSIM functionality included in the machine.

Vivid 10.5-inch display ; Sleek magnesium design ; Long battery life ; Excellent webcam ; IR camera for Windows Hello login

Last-gen CPUs ; Cramped Type Cover keyboard ; Keyboard and stylus sold separately

With long battery life, thin bezels and decent performance, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, but don’t expect a miracle from this $399 tablet.

Highly portable and well-constructed ; Kickstand remains a big advantage over rival tablets ; Bigger display and Core m3 CPU are both welcome ; LTE option remains a rare treat

Expensive for the better-processor ; Battery life falls well short of promises ; Gets expensive when you add accessories and options

Decent battery performance ; Large and bright display ; Great design and build quality

Performance could be faster ; Type Cover is a bit fiddly

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a tablet that offers you the full Windows 10 experience in a well built form with some great features but at a low price. You may pay for that in performance but this is well worth a look with the right spec setup.

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...

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

Light weight and compact size ; Solid performance and productivity ; Versatile as a ; a tablet ; Good enough display ; Sharper and better front-facing webcam

Cramped keyboard ; Limited usage of ; S ; All accessories come extra ; Still thicker bezel ; No significant improvements over previous models