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 4GB RAM) at Walmart for $337.01 (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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