Microsoft Surface Go (10.0-Inch, 2018)

Incredibly thin and light ; Gorgeous display ; Runs Windows apps ; Great keyboard case

Keyboard and other accessories cost extra ; Pentium Gold CPU is slow ; Not many great Windows tablet apps

Even though the Surface Go is technically a PC, it's mainly competing with tablets. And just as you wouldn't want to replace your computer entirely with an iPad, you shouldn't think of the Go as your primary machine. Instead, it's more of a secondary...

Remarkably sturdy for its price ; Beautiful design and display ; Type Cover is impressive ; Affordably priced

Clunky performance ; Tablet experience is lacking ; Type Cover is a pricey add-on

The Surface Go won’t be the right fit for most people. It’s just not good enough at being a laptop or a tablet on its own. However, the Surface Go could be perfect for the type of person that would never spend a thousand dollars on a new laptop or feel...

Classy, lightweight design. Sharp and colorful 10-inch screen. Face-recognition webcam.

Narrow, extra-cost keyboard is more comfortable on a desk than on a lap. Mild-mannered performance.

Bottom Line: Microsoft's small, entry-level tablet gains LTE connectivity, making the Surface Go even more ready to go. Your eyes and fingers may balk at the 10-inch screen and its matching-size keyboard, but you'll be impressed with its quality and...

Ultra portable ; Great keyboard, USB-C charging ; LTE is super convenient

Battery life ; Extra $130 hard to justify for most ; Big bezels mean screen is cramped ; Dongles

Microsoft’s tiny tablet is now available in a new version that supports LTE, for $130 more. Is it worth it? Dieter Bohn explains why he loves this computer, but doesn’t think you should buy it.

Ultra portable ; Great keyboard ; Good battery life

Big bezels mean screen is cramped ; Dongles ; Upgraded model is pricey

The newest Surface tablet has a 10-inch screen and starts at $399, but Dieter Bohn explains in his review why you should get the upgraded model, and why it’s so impressive.

Low-cost entry point to the Surface line. Build quality is high. Small, lightweight design. Good potential for education use.

Middling speed. Keyboard is cramped and costs extra. Narrow for on-lap use. No full-size USB ports.

Bottom Line: The well-built Surface Go is the least expensive route into Microsoft's superb Surface tablet line, and the most portable option. Just know that frequent travelers will like it best, and the core processing power is on the light side.

Affordable, competitive price ; Lightweight, fairly compact ; Real-world performance was satisfactory

Smaller Type Cover can be uncomfortable ; Battery life isn't much to speak of ; Windows 10 in S Mode lacks app flexibility

I didn’t have a chance to perform what I’d call a full hands-on, though the Surface Go does feel light—together with the keyboard, the Surface Go is lighter than just the SP3 alone, without its Type Cover. Typing on it will almost certainly require...

Despite the performance and battery life, Surface Go looks to be a bit of a hit, with a usage share already higher than many Surface devices that have been on the market longer. Clearly the small size and good build quality is something people are...