The Surface Go 2 doesn't change its optional (and pricey) accessories. Microsoft Surface Go 2: Type Cover keyboard Again, that's slightly brighter than the 395-nit Surface Pro 7, while the 425-nit iPad Air and 473-nit Galaxy Tab S6 get even brighter. However, the iPad Air (132%) and Galaxy Tab S6 (122%) are even more colorful.Īccording to our light gun, the Surface Go 2 maxes out at an average of 408 nits. Producing 107% of the sRGB spectrum, the Surface Go 2's panel is slightly more colorful than that of the Surface Pro 7 (97%). The additional screen space makes the tablet look a bit more modern, and closer to the thinner bezels of the Galaxy Tab S6.
The Surface Go 2’s 10.5-inch PixelSense display measures 1920 x 1280 pixels and is a notable upgrade from the Surface Go's 1800 x 1200 10-inch panel. You've got a kickstand in the back that moves from 0 degrees (flat, in tablet mode) to 135 degrees, and there's a small notch for your finger tips to slide into to easily open it. It's amazing what a little tweak can do.Īside from that, the Go 2 is a lot like a smaller Microsoft Surface Pro 7. The Surface Go 2 is nearly identical to its predecessor, at least until you turn it on and see the trimmed-down bezels surrounding its 10.5-inch screen.
The Surface Pen costs $99, and Microsoft's new Surface Dock (for pairing with USB-C monitors and a wider range of accessories) runs you $259. All Surface Go 2 tablets support the the 802.11ax wireless standard otherwise known as Wi-Fi 6. Want ultimate connectivity? The LTE version of that model costs $729. We tested a $629 configuration that features an 8th Gen Intel Core m3 processor, which is rated to offer a 64% boost in CPU performance vs the Pentium Gold version. Still, the Surface Go 2 is earning a spot on our best laptops and best 2-in-1 laptops lists, because it's a strong pick for the folks on a budget looking for a tablet designed for productivity. Microsoft Surface Go 2 (64GB Silver) at Amazon for $285 (opens in new tab)īut while its Core m3 CPU offers a performance boost against the old Surface Go, it doesn't hold up to friendly competition against other 2-in-1s.
Combine that with improved specs over the original and an impressive webcam, and this Surface Go 2 review will show why it's an impressive low-cost machine for those working on the go and one of the best tablets (and best budget laptops) available today. Visually, the Surface Go 2 looks to fit into the modern landscape by shedding its bezels to fit a larger screen in the same chassis (Apple's done similar with the iPad 7th Gen). Weight: 1.22 pounds (1.75 pounds with type cover)
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