Microsoft Surface Go 2 (10.5-inch, 2020)

Slimmer bezels result in a more stylish design;Bright and colourful display;Good battery life ;Superb microphones and webcam

Entry-level model has poor performance;Windows 10 S mode has lots of restrictions ;Not a very touchscreen-friendly UI;Type Cover is expensive and can’t replace keyboard

Beautiful, bright screen ; Light yet sturdy ; Runs a full version of Windows 10 ; Intel Core m3 offers solid performance

Too expensive ; Tablet usage is still rough ; Battery life is lacking

Slim and sturdy design ; Versatile as a tablet and laptop ; Great 10.5-inch screen

Faster hardware costs a lot more ; No real improvements to the $400 model ; No bundled keyboard ; Every accessory is extra

Premium design ; Affordable ; Can run full Windows 10 ; Very good battery life

No Touch Cover or stylus included ; Base model's specs are weak ; Windows Store still too bare

Beautiful touchscreen ; Great battery life ; Runs Windows ; Strong 2-in-1 functionality

Not a powerful laptop

If you want a tablet you can turn into a real-life laptop, The Surface Go is the best in class. Just don’t expect it to match the power of a Surface Pro.

Bigger screen ; Core M3 processor option ; Runs any Windows app

Very low performance ceiling ; Disappointing battery life ; Keyboard flex

The Surface Go 2, Microsoft’s new tiny Windows 10 tablet, comes in two configurations: one is slow and starts at $500 with the keyboard, and the other is a little faster and starts at $730 with the keyboard. It’s adorable, but Intel’s processors hold...

Thin, light design with excellent build quality ; Nifty built-in kickstand ; Impressive audio volume ; Face-recognition camera with 1080p quality ; Fanless, silent operation

Keyboard cover not included ; Pricey once kitted up with accessories and ideal components

The markedly improved Microsoft Surface Go 2 offers better computing performance, a larger display, and longer battery life than the original, making it a solid work-from-home (and idle-time) companion among Windows tablets.

Compact size, light weight ; One of the best webcams in any laptop ; Solid productivity performance ; Bright, high-resolution display

Cramped keyboard makes prolonged typing awkward ; Cheap for a Surface, but not necessarily compared to other tablets ; Battery life is just average

Our review unit included the LTE option, which you can turn on either by inserting your own microSIM into the side-mounted slot, or else enabling the eSIM functionality included in the machine.

Smaller bezels than original model ; Great (optional) Type Cover keyboard makes this a mini laptop alternative ; Battery life solid for streaming

Accessories up the price a lot ; Overall battery life not the very best going ; Windows 10 S Mode has its limitations ; Only one USB-C port

A nip and tuck of the original model with more screen real-estate. Although it's not super-powerful, it is super-portable and delivers as much as it ought to from a stylish little package. A great iPad Pro or Chromebook contender in the Windows space.

Vivid 10.5-inch display ; Sleek magnesium design ; Long battery life ; Excellent webcam ; IR camera for Windows Hello login

Last-gen CPUs ; Cramped Type Cover keyboard ; Keyboard and stylus sold separately

With long battery life, thin bezels and decent performance, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, but don’t expect a miracle from this $399 tablet.