Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: 33 Days Later

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The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is the best 10-inch Windows tablet you can buy right now. It offers a fantastic design, a great Type Cover keyboard and a good Surface Pen stylus. We're getting a pretty screen, the Intel Core m3 version is fast enough and you can get it with LTE. I think it's a great choice if you're looking for a small, portable Windows tablet. If you don't need Windows, however, I would stick with an iPad or Android tablet.
What do you have to say about the Microsoft Surface Go 2?
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[@descoburg]

Always an honest and straight forward review. I brought a new tablet yesterday based on all the useful info provided.

[@varchar3587]

I compared sizes of Go 2 and Pro 7. For notetaking I go definitely for the Go 2. Pro 7 is too big to use during meetings.

[@ccroy2001]

I love the Surface design; kickstand , type cover, pen, SD card slot. I bought a Pro 7 though, I needed a little more computer than I did tablet. For a small tablet I use an iPad Mini. I like that your reviews cover all tablets. Thanks

[@michaelpersaud2778]

I have a pro 7 and looking for a secondary writing tablet and I'm between a surface go and an iPad mini. I use onenote alot and was looking for something solely to write in while.computing on surface. Any issues?

[@Wilson27PT]

Great channel!!! Keep going!!!

[@user-uf1fc2ct4t]

Thanks, excellent work 👍🏻

[@jaccovw99]

I would like to see a comparison with the lenovo chromebook duet in what functionality it has.

[@rflett5797]

I bought an M3/LTE version of the SG2 and also a Hiearcool 9 in 1 USB c hub. When it is plugged in Windows reports "USB Device might need more power" and "Slow Charger" in the battery status. Is this normal?

[@julianthaler2741]

Gibt es dazu eine deutsche Version und wenn ja, warum ist die nicht in der Beschreibung verlinkt?

[@neerkum5428]

An actual channel for tablets. Epic

[@vivekb1988]

Totally agree to one comment here.. The best tablet reviewer..!!

[@nic_ccc3366]

Good review. I've had mine for a few days and love it, the performance is better than my last gen Go and having LTE this time is a gamechanger. Battery life was my only complaint from the last gen, so this time I didn't install Chrome. Considering I have LTE I wasn't expecting to see a difference but so far, I feel the tablet is already lasting almost twice as long. And the new Edge is great, don't miss Chrome at all (so far).

[@duykhanghuynh1953]

How many hours?

[@nic_ccc3366]

@@duykhanghuynh1953 On LTE I get about 5hrs of use, an hour or so more on wifi. I'm only doing basic tasks though (email, web browsing, Office, KZbin).

[@rawmango1321]

can you please do a comparison between the tab s6 lite and this

[@mushtaqshah9390]

Many thanks for the review. How would you compare this (core M3 version) to the surface pro 3 from several years ago in terms of performance and and multi tasking, etc. Also, what's the successor to the Lenovo d330 for 2020? Any idea of screen size and specs for the Lenovo device? Many thanks .

[@03chrisv]

The core m3 Surface Go 2 performs better than even the i7 version Surface Pro 3. Basically the core m3 processor performs somewhere between a 5th and 6th gen Core i7 U series processor.

[@meric12131415]

@@03chrisv yup pretty much I definitely can confirm this😁

[@richardyen-ting7974]

Say I want to get Surface Go 2, connect to 2 external 24" monitors, run light amount of video editing software (i.e. Lightworks), with other web pages open on other screens, is that comfortable to do or is that absolute suicidal? I know it makes sense to get a "more proper" pc, but basically I'm looking at Microsoft Surface range because I already have its docking station set up for my job's Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. Thanks!

[@drifter4training]

At 2:05 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYekkmB_bdhsjJI

[@drmjd4385]

Thanks for this great review! I really love the alternatives part at the end!

[@jorgenmansson4269]

Why didn't they continue with Surface Pro LTE 4 G instead of Surface X and Go

[@michaelpersaud2778]

I am looking to get a surface go 2 solely for note-taking on OneNote. I already have a surface pro 7 i7 but plan to use it to have multiple reading sources for my school work. Would the 4GB surface go 2 be okay for solely writing? Thank you

[@meric12131415]

Solely for note taking eh? Yeah that could probably work personally I'd recommend the core m3 model runs a bit better from what I understand fun fact I own the m3 model

[@somamamamamamamam4697]

Can we play the sims 4 game on this tablet ( 4/64 GB?) Thanks!

[@redladybug9180]

I’m currently looking Into a new laptop to replace my ASUS K53U. I would like a 2 in 1 as I don’t have a tablet. I mainly want to use it for browsing, work, music, and general use What would you recommend?

[@valex02]

I have the same isue, Ive been doing my homework on this, I think I'll get the Go 2 with 8GB, it complete all my needs (work, music, netflix, lil browsing)

[@YashThakur-nw4ly]

@NT, hey nice review. But I have read there is heating issue in some versions of SG2 and SG3. Would you pls specify about it? I am planning to buy either SG2 (Refurbished) or SG3 (New) for basic use like word/excel/you tube viewing as a secondary option but don’t want a roaster. Which version should I opt for basic use? 4GB/64 or 8GB/128? M3 or Pentium? Will appreciate your input. Thanks..

[@supremeasura3358]

Definitely M3 and 8/128

[@DrJohnJohnSobhy]

I mainly need a tablet that is fast works fine with stylus at the price range of 400$ to 500$ Don't care about windows or Android. What is the best choice?

[@arielargo]

Hi! Great video! Thanks for this! I'm on the fence between a Surface Go 2 m3 or a Surface Pro 7, but I think I'm leaning towards the Go as a secondary personal laptop. I was wondering where or how did you get an ISO type cover? I can't seem to find an option to configure that on the Microsoft website. I'm from Latin America and would love to get an ISO Spanish type cover. Thanks again!

[@ay04kay]

I am a student I need to get a portable 2 in 1 laptop that I can use for some light drawing for notes and also something that can handle some python code... Should I consider saving my money for the surface go 2 m3?

[@gingerhairnew2613]

can go for lenovo yoga.. a bit heavier than tablet but light compared to normal laptop.. for student and require drawing.. bigger screen is a must.. 10 inch is very cramped.

[@aavv1818]

GREAT INFO!

[@jonisin5498]

My 5th gen iPad still going strong, maybe next surface go 3

[@manuelhidalgo6179]

Hello there. Is the screen of the surface go 2 laminated?

[@rousyaidi]

1:51

[@rflett5797]

Is a sim card required for the LTE version or can you just run it off of regular wifi?

[@MyNextTablet]

It's not required

[@carmennooner2027]

The love affair with 10" tablets makes little sense to me for a person who needs to actually get work done. Seems to me the keyboard would be cramped and I would have to learn to type all over again because of the limited space. I guess, in a pinch, it would do. But I agree that staying with IOS or Android would be less costly and more useful for the media consumer.

[@TuesdayBunny]

For a student (assignments, web browsing, KZbin, note taking, etc) Microsoft Surface PRO 4 or Microsoft Surface PRO 5 or Microsoft Surface GO 2?

[@ruidefeng6632]

Soo Jung iPad Air 3

[@Subh8081]

Some Pro 4 have screen flickering problem. If you can get a refurbished Pro 5 in good cosmetic condition and 90% plus battery health at same price as Go 2 128GB version or lower, it would be the best option. Portability wise, nothing beats Go 2.

[@michaelpersaud2778]

Probably late on this but I'd go with the pro 5. I have a pro 7 and use it for school in STEM graduate studies and I don't think the go 2 would be able to handle pulling up 15 web pages, several ppt in background, youtube videos to learn material and pdfs at the same time when writing a research paper or doing lab assignments. Which did you end up going with?

[@briantees50]

What is the app/program being used for handwriting at 11:32 in the video?

[@rebsalamify]

has anyone tried installing and running SPSS on this device??? please

[@tasos.k]

No

[@03chrisv]

Just got mine a few days ago and I love it, it's actually faster than I thought and offers more than enough performance for my needs including some 1080p/1440p video editing, CAD, and drawing, though 80% of the time it'll be used for office documents and internet based work. I got the Core m3 model with an ice blue type cover, surface mouse and pen. Cost me $810 with discounts so not too bad at all, though I did have $150 worth of Amazon e-gift cards I got a while back so my actual out of pocket cost was $660. The main selling point for me was the size, it's a great portable computer with a lot of versatility, though I highly advise the Core m3 model. In my opinion it CAN be a primary device if you're not a power user that absolutely needs super high performance by 2020 standards. As something to think about the Core m3 in the Go 2 performs somewhere between a Core i7-5500u and a Core i7-6500u while consuming a third of the power. For many people that's enough processing power for most tasks.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

how is battery life with that machine? I have a Surface Go gen 1 and battery life is passable but not great.

[@Beautybizz28]

I love my surface you and I bought the same model I use to run my company.

[@03chrisv]

@@RoastBeefSandwich Completely depends on the power mode it's on and what you're doing. For watching movies being read from an SD card you'll get around 10 to 11 hours at 50% screen brightness. For streaming netflix you'll get around 8 hours. Surfing the net and working on documents you'll get around 5 to 6 hours. For video editing or CAD work you'll get 3 to 4 hours if you set the Go 2 on best performance mode.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

@@03chrisv Thanks, work upgraded me to a Go 2 (model with 128GB SSD but Pentium chip). Liking the bigger display a lot so far. Battery may be a bit better than last year's model but tough to say for sure right now. I doubt I would have bought one myself having already had a Go but since work bought it I'm enjoying the upgrade.

[@03chrisv]

@@RoastBeefSandwich That's good to hear. Glad you're liking it. The pentium model is still pretty decent and is definitely an upgrade over the Go 1, not everyone need the core m3 model.

[@kenteriksen1191]

Im struggling to choose between the surface go 2 top model with m3 and huawei matepad pro, gonna use it for studies, school writing and netflix, websurfing and some other apps. Any tips?

[@evelinmuriel9699]

Don't buy the surface go 2, I have one and have some problemes and is little bit limited

[@pricesymonej]

Its only slightly limiting. I got mine yesterday and I've been using it nonstop for the same things. I love it!

[@bushcraftboss4645]

Does anyone know if this has full Microsoft Word?

[@meric12131415]

It does yeah

[@vamshikrishnauplanchi9066]

Hi... In India, there's a deal. if we get Samsung galaxy tab s6 lite, we'll get Galaxy Buds+ at around $35. Is this the best deal or can we go for Surface or iPad. Which do you think is the better option?

[@vatsalgaur1999]

Indian here. What site is giving this offer? What's the total price?

[@shrithanosmaharaj8679]

Which site is giving this pls tell

[@vamshikrishnauplanchi9066]

Amazon and Samsung Shop app. The tab is 28,000 rupees and you'll get Galaxy Buds+ for 3000 rupees as a prebook offer.

[@GGEZUS]

I would like to buy one but the price is insane when you consider the price of the tablet + keyboard + pen... I'm currently waiting for the Lenovo Duet to be released.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Lenovo Duet is ChromeOS. If that's all you need it's silly to look at a Surface machine. ChromeOS is cheaper because it's lighter weight but more limited...

[@MrBackin5ive]

@@RoastBeefSandwich lol no, sorry. It's cheaper bcuz it's a linux kernel, and somewhat separately, windows is more expensive.

[@HerZika1]

Surface Pro 5th Gen (2017) with i5, 8GB RAM vs Go 2 M3 model? Which one has the better performance? I mostly use Chrome with Google Documents/Sheets and around 10 other tabs opened at the same time.

[@cloudstudio9668]

Lenovo tab v7 review

[@itsaeyah5986]

I want to buy a tablet but sad to say we don't have enough money to buy one.

[@jeremyjoethomas1229]

Danke schon

[@happymacman]

Do you think the Pentium Gold Version can handle a 100 slides powerpoint？

[@soulwarsnerd]

How intricate are the slide? If it's just normal slides. Google literally just runs slides off a browser so Id assume it could easily handle a slide show

[@imkongjamir8143]

Is anyone using hp chromebook x360? I need help setting up my printer.

[@prashantanantpatil]

Nice Review. Good German accent 😀

[@IlicSorrentino]

Apart from the diction, great review.

[@vinujanethmin3167]

Super

[@naeemzakareya5218]

Thanks for your review, i am working as sales mgr, which tablet do u recommend for me from the below for business (work, presentation, word, excel, email, files )and personal (showing films or surfing web,has good speakers and pictures quality), Ipad7 Ipadpro Surface go Surface 7 Waiting ur reply, thanks in advance

[@obidean3964]

Surface Pro 7 is the best all-rounder especially your needs involve a lot of productivity tasks

[@chriss4592]

I have been using Surface Go (1st Gen) LTE with 8G RAM for work as my main laptop for two years now. It was good enough but needed careful management of the various open applications especially teams which is very resource hungry to avoid overloading the processor. It did everything I needed for daily office work word, excel, ppt, best is the horizontal camera for online meetings during C-19 also great for using external monitors. I also have an iPad pro but it sucks for online meetings with the side camera, no proper support for external monitor and not user friendly for excel and no proper file structures like windows. I ordered the Surface go 2 it should arrive next week. it is a perfect laptop for a sales person

[@naeemzakareya5218]

Chris S thanks Chris for your advise, do u have idea what is the difference between go1 and 2, which one do u advise me to take? And i am iphone user , most of the time i am using the pictures of the project done to show it to my client as success story , on ipad 7 it is good and easy ,but on surface go is is same? What about the sound compare to ipad 7 which one better?

[@chriss4592]

@@naeemzakareya5218 I purchased Surface GO 2 m3 model with 8G RAM, 128G SSD and LTE. I am on the go all the time need internet access even where there is no Wifi service. I have my company laptop at home which is connected to my surface GO via google remote desktop so that ai can use intranet and other internal applications if needed. I checked all the reviews and the Surface GO 2 m3 looks great. Also I can also reuse my previous Surface GO keyboard and pen plus all other accessories. I have Cignett 27000 mAh external battery and USB-C adapter set for external monitors which keeps me going for about two full working days without main power. I should get mine delivered on Monday will let you know in about a week. I had no real issue with the Surface GO 1 which was the 8G RAM, 128G SSD model with LTE but Microsoft Teams which I use all day during C19 just killed it. I had to use the web based Teams to get the load off the Surface but it was not a good experience. Dropbox is also taking up a lot of resources. Hoping this helps

[@chriss4592]

@@naeemzakareya5218 I would suggest to take the Surface GO 2 with m3 if you can depending on your budget. The sound of the Surface 1 I have is ok for me but most of the time I use a bluetooth headset. If you use the speakers I think it would be better on the iPad for sure. I have an iPad pro gen 1 which has great speakers and sounds significantly louder than the Surface. The speakers are the same on both Surface GO 1 and 2. This is the reason I have both iPad pro and Surface I want the best of both worlds. I used the Surface GO 1 for work for two years as my main computer the ipad just is for after work browsing and Netflix. The Applications on the Microsoft Surface GO is nowhere near as comprehensive and good as on the ipad

[@kichiti]

nice

[@NickHunter]

Summary as an owner (m3 version) shite for graphics but shit hot for audio if that's your jam :-)

[@msp5138]

For the record: Geekbench 5 SG2 m3 chip = 873 2020 base model MBA i3 = 983 Cinebench R20 SG2 m3 chip = 460 2020 bsse model MBA i3 =620 Cost SG2 m3 chip = $629US (add $40-$50 keyboard/pen $40-$50 pen at Amazon) 2020 base model MBA i3 = $949US (no pen, touch screen, microSD) iPads aren't computers which is why their market share has dropped from 80% to 34% over the past decade.

[@suxess619]

Why 33? Why not 34? Really! I am curious. On day 32 you didnt had an opinion and on the 33, you had? I am curios. I dont want to rant about your great work. Just curious

[@danworld23]

Yes me curious too...

[@suxess619]

We will die curious, i guess..

[@AMBLERYT]

Is it available in India

[@prashantanantpatil]

Not yet

[@notfound_63]

I think this size and form factor should be a staple on the tablet market. I remember using a teclast x98 pro back in the day and it was absolutely great. I fully agree on the fact that it's better than wider aspect ratios for working. Also, the screen size rounds up the Go 2 in my opinion. I honestly do not understand why did the Chinese Windows tablets manufacturers stop producing this kind of device, but the case is Microsoft alone now owns this nich of market only due to the lack of competition. I hope there is some in the near future to lower its price.

[@pavannaidu1184]

Hi hello

[@andyH_England]

Good review. Go 2 is def niche due to its limitations, too small for productivity, and not powerful enough to be capable of all your workloads. So not a good choice as your only PC. As a complementary device, the m3 version is the only sensible choice, but very expensive with all the bits. So, only worthwhile if for some reason you need a Windows tablet, which no one should really want one of those as they suck compared to the competition. I would wait, as the new iPad Air is coming soon and there are a plethora of ChromeOS tablets incoming. These will make the Surface Go 2 look mediocre at best ( the Duet already outshines the Pentium Go 2 for value and performance). Go 2 strictly for the hardcore MS fans.

[@XJLCA]

What an idiotic and narrow minded rant! Surface go 2 is a perfect 2 in 1 device with a full OS. It is powerful enough for most people and extremely portable as a full computer that can go anywhere with you.

[@MzwandileHarmans]

I only love it for Microsoft office. Other than than no thank you

[@MarqueeTumbelaka]

Who still watching it in 2024😊

[@sairamhb]

What accent is this?

[@arielargo]

German

[@mw7967]

This is the one and only instance where I would actually recommend an iPad over a surface. Surface go is too underpowered for the money.

[@edbenzino]

Changed my like to dislike. I watched this a few months ago and then it came up on my recommendation so i finished and dissapointed that he did not understand what the go2 is for and recommended other tablets

[@coreprimary9483]

this guy got slight accent don't he?

[@shashisuman8302]

who cares?

[@fuckyoumeanshelloinhongkon400]

I would rather buy a used MacBook Air 2015