Surface Go 2

The Surface Go 2 once again proves that budget Windows PCs can be good.

-- As reviewed by The Guardian
Surface Go 2 1

Product details

  • Starting at just 1.2 pounds (not including Type Cover), with new 10.5” touchscreen.
  • Battery life up to 10 hours. Perfect for browsing, shopping, emails, and homework
  • Tablet portability, performance and laptop versatility with adjustable Kickstand and Signature Type Cover.
  • Stay connected with included USB-C port and headphone jack. Full HD front- and rear-facing cameras let you make crisp, clear calls to friends and family, or take and share great photos.
  • Hi-res touchscreen is perfect for browsing, playing, and binge watching.
  • Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below).

PROS

+ slim
+ light
+ great screen
+ great kickstand
+ good speakers
+ USB-C
+ Windows Hello
+ great keyboard
+ full Windows 10 Home
+ microSD card reader
+ wifi 6
+ Bluetooth 5

CONS

- relatively short battery life
- no USB-A ports
- £100 keyboard essential but not included
- relatively slow performance

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Guardian on May 19, 2020
The Surface Go 2 once again proves that budget Windows PCs can be good.
100
By PCWorld on May 12, 2020
Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 is the most inexpensive, compact Surface Microsoft offers. This 10.5-inch tablet offers improved performance, though the optional keyboard is extra and is uncomfortable to use.
70
By TrustedReviews on May 19, 2020
The Surface Go 2 looks to be a promising device, with clear potential of being one of the best non-Apple tablets on the market. Pair it up with the Type Cover, and it can even offer some of the benefits of a budget ultrabook. But with very minor improvements since the original, it’s probably only worth considering for Surface Go newcomers
70