By delivering a good looking, good performing device at a price point far more people can afford, Microsoft is doing something its rivals like Apple and Google often neglect. This actually makes it a more interesting device than other Surface products, which usually aim for premium and high-end markets. Size: 9.65 inches x 6.9 inches x 0.33 inches (245mm x 175mm x 8.3mm W x D x H)Īs with the original Surface Go, the Surface Go 2 is an affordable device from Microsoft, and is aimed at taking on Chromebooks when it comes to appealing to students.

Ports: 1x USB-C, combi audio jack, Surface Connect port, Surface Type Cover port, microSSDXC card readerĬamera: 5MP 1080p Windows Hello front-facing camera, 8MP 1080p rear-facing camera Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 (integrated) Here is the Microsoft Surface Go 2 configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 1.7GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y (dual-core, 2MB Cache) This long battery life, along with its thin and light design, and cheap price tag, makes it an ideal device for students who need something to carry around campus, or for anyone who wants an easily portable device that they can sling in a bag without worrying.

For casual use, it's fine, but rule out gaming and any intensive tasks like video editing.īattery life, though, is brilliant, with it lasting over eight hours on a single charge in our tests. If you choose to do the also free upgrade to Windows 11 (on 8th-gen i5-8350U or i7-8650U processor only), your experience will probably be similar. However, by switching to Windows 10 Home (which is free to do), you can install more complex applications, and it's here where the Surface Go 2's limited hardware becomes apparent. If you stick with Windows 10 S Mode, where you're limited to the lightweight apps from the Microsoft Store, you won't have many issues with it. It also has a proprietary charging port as well.Īs for performance, the Surface Go 2 was never going to blow us away, but with the version we had it was a competent day-to-day device.

There's not a huge amount of ports, but the selection is decent enough, with a USB-C port that can also charge the unit.

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