Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review and Comparison

Even though we're still in quarantine, I've been enjoying my new Microsoft Surface Go 2, as business edition unit with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and LTE. It's not a fast laptop, and doesn't come anywhere near the performance of a full Intel i-5 U-Series processor, but it's a great travel computer for light productivity. In this video, I'm giving you a full rundown, as well as comparison to my outgoing Microsoft Surface Go 1. For those of you interested in a detailed overview, I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for supporting my little channel.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

After seeing how nice that Platinium pen looks with your platinium keyboard, I just changed my order from a blue pen to a platinium. Thanks!

[@TraceFoxo]

I have the Surface Go 1 since March this year and it works great :)

[@mohammedkumkumji9081]

Very informative video, I loved how you compared it with the previous generation. Great job 👏 👍

[@snowpuppy77]

Good video. I have one of these on order arriving tomorrow. I got the poppy red keyboard. I have software that I use almost daily that is only Windows 10. For that reason this should make an excellent tablet for me.

[@LordBattleSmurf]

Great review bro

[@dariode70]

Excellent review 👍🏽

[@Christopher-HONG]

Thx for sharing. I wonder which is more suitable for me as I already have Surface Laptop 3 as my main device and plan to purchase Surface GO 1/2 as a supplement for business trips. Could you give me some advice?

[@flougaming9595]

Thank you i will bis one now :)

[@flougaming9595]

Buy*

[@bharat5194]

Nice detailed review. Do share your thoughts on the long term battery performance on the GO 2 (compared to a GO 1)

[@RK-um9tu]

All-day work usage and 10 hours of continuous KZbin viewing (50% brightness and Bluetooth, Wifi, and battery saver all on).

[@asdjesdsd]

about your advice on the previous generation versions. yes sir. i just got a surface book 2 i7 500gb 16gb gtx 1050 for about 30% its original price best buy ever.

[@manjil6090]

how?

[@notfound_63]

I bought a Surface Go 1 last week and I can't understand why do people underrate it so much. It has always been such a wonderful device, and it even is today. Of course, it should never have costed more than 400€ on its highest configuration model (with type cover included), but if you take away the price factor there's only one device in the market that does what it's meant for better: the Go 2. Also, the bezels aren't nearly as awful as some say they are. So, if you can get one for around 200-240€ with the type cover included, by all means go for it. It's amazing what this little thing can give you

[@MrErnestlawson]

Which is better go 1 with 8gb and 128. Or 2 with 4gb and 64 storage. More specs are better or having the 2 is that much of improvement regardless

[@ashutoshjha9147]

Surface go 2 will be my next device or may be Surface go 3

[@ShellymanStudios]

Ready for the Surface Go 3?

[@spacefrog_2203]

Quick question- you said that you got the business model, which had 256 gigabytes of storage. Is this version also much faster than the normal version, and if so is the normal version good enough?

[@sethrichard8474]

The business version comes with the m3 cpu, which is also the highest non business option for the go 2. In benchmarks, its around 2 times as fast as the pentium.

[@Subh8081]

6:16 70Gigs used by Windows in Surface Go 2? I have Surface Pro 5 and used about 30 Gigs for Windows.

[@dominic8054]

I think it’s around 30-40 gigs mine does not take up that much

[@Sami222RiptideRed]

can you please be honest is it good

[@dominic8054]

If you put it in tablet mode chrome becomes bigger as well and I won’t be in the file explorer in tablet mode, also you can download movies from Netflix and prime video so I think it does pc and able well in my opinion

[@420402033]

Nice video! Unfortunately the price tag is too high for its spec as we don't have much competition on windows tablet nowadays. Also curious about battery life

[@RK-um9tu]

Battery life is outstanding. 10 hours of continuous KZbin viewing with 50% brightness and Bluetooth, Wifi, and battery saver on. As for price, who buys tech at full retail price? Mine was only $389US and keyboard with $43US...

[@420402033]

@@RK-um9tu wow how did you get the highest sku(8,256) under $400? If I can get that price is a definite buy

[@RK-um9tu]

@@420402033 My SG2 is 8 ram, 128 ssd, and Pentium Gold chip (not m3 version). Full retail price for my model is $549 (so 30% discount). Not sure where you are located, but in the US Best Buy, Amazon, and Costco have sales on SG and SP all the time...

[@420402033]

@@RK-um9tu Thanks! will check those place out!

[@RK-um9tu]

@@420402033 No problem, good luck!

[@timothythomas1626]

I would buy the old one for parts

[@EspenFrafalne]

You guys complain on US prices... Here in Norway it is $1050, and the cheaper model is $660... Im mostly planning to use it for music apps and internet browsing, and i heard that the "turbo" function will create glitchy sounds (when making music) as the processor boosts up. That was a 2-3 year old video though, so maybe its better these days..? Either way, the original Surface Go seemed powerful enough for experimenting with small music projects, so im hoping the cheaper Surface Go 2 should suffice for my needs. Gonna have to do some more research on that though...

[@redburn1990]

Is this the m3 version or no?

[@mariamk1046]

yes

[@mohammedkumkumji9081]

May I ask where did you buy the 256GB model from? I looked everywhere couldn't find it 😪

[@dominic8054]

Microsoft’s Business Website

[@melvinlai605]

Very good indepth video. I will stay with my 1yr old Tab s5e Lte as it has better screen n apps n can be used as a phone. I use Chrome n MS Office on my Tab S5e n do light gaming and Zwift. I was looking for a Windows X tablet but the Go 2 is still too ex n wont let me do any additional things i do on my Tab S5e lte.

[@timothythomas1626]

Maybe that one is a repica

[@kennethgill3785]

Why not just say 1 and 2?

[@msp5138]

It is a cardboard box because you purchased the enterprise addition. Businesses buy in bulk and do not want to pay for fancy packing that will be immediately discarded. Apps: Windows has 35 million apps. Android has 2.8 million. Apple has 1.9 million apps Processor (m1 chip): Geekbench 5 - 866 (2020 MBA i3 - 983) Cinebench R20 -460 (2020 MBA i3 - 620) Finally, the touch is experience is great which is why no KZbinr ever shows any real problem...lol

[@evolucion888]

Spent over 10 minutes talking about pricing, bezels and Wifi, repeating again and again, very lame video.