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Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003

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Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003
Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003
Processor
Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y 2 x 1.6 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
Intel UHD Graphics 615, Core: 850 MHz, Memory: 933 MHz, 23.20.16.4974
Memory
4 GB 
Display
10.00 inch 3:2, 1800 x 1200 pixel 216 PPI, 10-point multitouch, Sharp SHP14A6, IPS, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-Y Premium PCH
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 42.8 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio, Card Reader: microSDXC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, Surface Connect
Networking
Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4 (a/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 245 x 175 ( = 0.33 x 9.65 x 6.89 in)
Battery
28 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Primary Camera: 5 MPix Skype HD video
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix autofocus camera
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: optional: Surface Go signature type cover, Keyboard Light: yes, power supply, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
523 g ( = 18.45 oz / 1.15 pounds), Power Supply: 152 g ( = 5.36 oz / 0.34 pounds)
Price
449 EUR

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.67% - good
Average of 45 scores (from 70 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 71%, features: 70%, display: 87% mobility: 73%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 72%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003

83.3% Microsoft Surface Go (Pentium, 64GB eMMC) Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Microsoft's Surface Go is a much more affordable tablet than any other previous Surface device. However, it comes at a price: significantly reduced performance. Find out how Microsoft's entry-level tablet fares against its competition.
Microsoft Surface GO 1 Screen Replacement
Source: Ricks Tech English
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2023
90% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Go may very well be a niche device, but it’s a niche that’s only growing. With every major hardware vendor focused on smaller productivity tablets, Microsoft has finally nailed the concept of the smaller Surface device, once again showing the world how it’s done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Go may very well be a niche device, but it’s a niche that’s only growing. With every major hardware vendor focused on smaller productivity tablets, Microsoft has finally nailed the concept of the smaller Surface device, once again showing the world how it’s done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Go may very well be a niche device, but it’s a niche that’s only growing. With every major hardware vendor focused on smaller productivity tablets, Microsoft has finally nailed the concept of the smaller Surface device, once again showing the world how it’s done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
66% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
Let’s sum the Surface Go up. It’s a ten-inch tablet powered by a 2017 Pentium chip commanding a price of Rs 37,999 for the lowest variant. For that price, neither the Surface Pen nor the Signature Type Cover is included with the device. The tablet’s performance is good for most daily tasks but Windows 10’s ungainly UI on a display that small is capable of hindering your productivity. The Microsoft Surface Go is for you if you simply can't do without Winodws 10 on your next tablet. Your other alternatives include the Apple iPad range, which was recently updated with the refreshed iPad Air and iPad mini, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 66%
70% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Go is a pretty interesting device that gives you a lot to like. The design is nice and premium, the display is excellent, and the performance is good enough for most everyday tasks. But who is it for?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Travelling with a Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Gadgetguy English Archive.org version
Given the right dock, it could be a work, home and travel device. It would be equally good for students and workers. My wife uses the original Surface as a Kindle reader, video consumption and occasional work device and it only has 2GB!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2019
70% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: IT Pro Portal English Archive.org version
When it comes to mobility, the Surface Go stands far ahead of the competition. Small enough to fit into your coat pocket, yet with enough juice to last through a whole working day, there is a fair bit to recommend it for.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Microsoft Surface Go review: Great for lightweight work on-the-go
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
If you require more power, then step up to the Surface Pro notebook, which doesn't cost a lot more, but it won't be as portable and convenient as the Surface Go - and that is its true ace. The Surface Go will not satisfy everyone, but it is a capable sidekick when you know what you're getting in to, and you appreciate its extreme portability that doesn't quite have an immediate equal - at least not from a major player.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 65% workmanship: 80%
All systems go-a Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: ITP English Archive.org version
My basis for comparison would be my Ipad Pro on which I consume a lot of content, and which is really the gold standard for tablets. Even with my older version of the Ipad, the colours feel a little bit brighter and my grip a little more comfortable with less sharp edges.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2019
The Microsoft Surface Go LTE Review: Unmatched Mobility
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Despite the performance and battery life, Surface Go looks to be a bit of a hit, with a usage share already higher than many Surface devices that have been on the market longer. Clearly the small size and good build quality is something people are looking for. Adding LTE to that increases the mobility further, and although Microsoft likely won’t sell more LTE models than WI-FI, it definitely increases the potential market. And, despite the Surface Go being priced at a premium for a small form factor convertible tablet, it is still priced well under the entry level Surface Pro 6. The Pro 6 offers much higher performance, a bigger, nicer display, better battery life, and a keyboard that doesn’t feel cramped. But the Surface Go is smaller, lighter, and less expensive. With already 12% of the Surface usage share, that appears to be a winning formula.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2019
70% Microsoft Surface Go review: Ideal for writers and students
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
For now look at the Surface Go as an affordable on-the-go computing device for those who like to read and write. It could also be the device you buy for a high school or college student. Also, it is recommended that you pick up the 8GB/128GB version, even though it is a tad more expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Surface Go with Linux Review: almost the perfect open source notepad
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
There is no shortage of small-form Linux computers out there, from Planet Computing’s Gemini PDA to the GPD Pocket “palm top” to the quirky stylus-enabled One Mix Yoga. But when it comes to an eye and finger-friendly general purpose Linux tablet that you can do almost anything on, within reason and limitations, the Surface Go seems to have, rather ironically, come closest to being the Linux iPad Pro. Now that is a real computer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Microsoft Surface Go review: Only for Windows purists
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Go is not exactly meant to replace you ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Microsoft Surface Go With Lte Review: The Best Netbook
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
The Surface Go is like that. It’s wildly convenient, but really underpowered. Most of the time, you will just tootle around town with it, doing really simple things. Point A to Point B. Email and Spotify and browsing the web. That is the kind of stuff you should do with the Surface Go, and with LTE, you can do it anywhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
65% Surface Go review: The Surface Mini we never got, but the performance doesn't cut it
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
zAt the end of the day though, I can't figure out why I'd recommend the Surface Go instead of an iPad. Apple's cheapest iPad costs $70 less than a Surface Go, it's faster, it's a more seamless tablet experience, and it supports the Apple Pencil, which costs the same as a Surface Pen. One might argue that an iPad can't run the "full" apps that Windows can, but I don't think the Surface Go can run those apps with its Pentium Gold processor, if we're talking about the power-hungry apps that aren't available on a mobile OS.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 65%
80% Microsoft Surface Go review: a new iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S4 killer?
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Go is a pro-level tablet computer that successfully breaks into the market traditionally dominated by the Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab ranges. It doesn't quite match the slickness of its rivals, but then again its rivals don't have the flexibility of Windows.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go: an Ausdroid review
Source: Ausdroid English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Go is a great tablet/laptop and does what it is designed to do extremely well. The Surface Go is compact, light and easy to carry around with you every day. Throw it in your bag and you have a tablet with the functionality of a desktop PC on the go (hence the name).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Surface Go review: The goldilocks of convertibles
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Even if it’s not too powerful and lacks legacy ports, the Surface Go is portable enough to draw attention and cheap enough to open wallets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
With the middling performance and not-cheap cost when you factor in the Type Cover, the Surface Go can’t quite reach the heights of the 9.7-inch iPad, but the relative versatility that Windows 10 offers means the ultraportable Surface Go is still a solid alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go review: Going for gold
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Although a poor man’s Surface Pro on paper, in practice this petite 2-in-1 is highly versatile, intensely portable and thoroughly charming. If it wasn’t for a handful of flaws like its disappointing battery life, it’d almost be a better option than its more powerful cousin.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It’s a 2-in-1 that doesn’t make us wish we had a traditional laptop instead, and for that it should be commended. Creatives and media junkies won’t like the small screen but as the cheapest Surface going this is by no means a compromised product.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Microsoft Surface Go review: a new iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S4 killer?
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Go is a pro-level tablet computer that successfully breaks into the market traditionally dominated by the Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab ranges. It doesn't quite match the slickness of its rivals, but then again its rivals don't have the flexibility of Windows.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
With the middling performance and not-cheap cost when you factor in the Type Cover, the Surface Go can’t quite reach the heights of the 9.7-inch iPad, but the relative versatility that Windows 10 offers means the ultraportable Surface Go is still a solid alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go review: The ultraportable laptop alternative
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Surface Go is a super portable 2-in-1 that's great as a second go-anywhere machine. Unfortunately, battery life isn't great and once you've added the accessories it's not cheap. But for a portable machine there's little else to take it on.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Go review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Surface Go is a quiet triumph for Microsoft. The company has successfully distilled what is best about the Surface Pro (portability, usability, great design) into a smaller, cheaper computer than doesn’t suffer performance issues as a result.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
The Surface Go is a gorgeous machine that brings you an excellent Windows 10 experience in a 10-inch tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%
82% Microsoft Surface Go for work and play (Australian review)
Source: Gadgetguy English Archive.org version
Smaller than I expected at 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm x 522g (without type cover). A baby Surface. It uses the same mag-alloy chassis, has similar largish bezels, the characteristic stereo speakers etc.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 80% performance: 70% workmanship: 100%
Microsoft Surface Go: Best (And Worst) Business Features
Source: Business News Daily English Archive.org version
If you're buying devices for an all Microsoft company, the Microsoft Surface Go is a decent tablet option for staff members that want on-the-go portability, but don't need the robust processing power, larger size, or increased cost, of the Microsoft Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2018
Surface Go in S-mode review: The tiny Windows 10 tablet that can do (almost) everything
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
At the end of the day, Surface Go is worth the money. If you’re looking for a solid first tablet or computer or introduction to Surface, then this model of the Surface Go is the way to go. It performs just as good as a Surface Pro, but with the limits and security of S Mode and the benefits of USB C. The design and build are both excellent, and inking is just so natural. The keyboard and type cover might be extra costs, and initially uncomfortable, but it adds up in the long run for multi-tasking and getting work done. Surface Go is well worth the money, and I hope that you think so too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2018
70% Microsoft Surface Go Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Surface Go is very close to an ideal budget tablet and mini laptop in one device, but short battery life holds it back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Microsoft Surface Go now available for $399 and up
Source: Liliputing English Archive.org version
Anyway, it’s been a few years since Microsoft has offered a low-power, low-cost alternative to the Surface Pro, so it’s good to see a new option that’s probably the best version of a 10 inch Surface to date.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2018

Foreign Reviews

78% Microsoft Surface Go Kompaktes Tablet mit abnehmbarer Tastatur
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 90%
Microsoft Surface Go Wie klein ist das denn?
Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2018
Microsoft Surface Go Das bisher kleinste Surface-Tablet
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2018
83% Microsoft Surface Go Mehr Windows braucht man unterwegs nicht
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 75% display: 92% mobility: 82%
90% Microsoft Surface Go Ein großartiges Tablet – doch ist es zu teuer?
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Microsoft Surface Go Microsofts "Billig-Surface"
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2018
Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Marijan bloggt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2018
Microsoft Surface Go
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2018
Das billigste Surface ist auch eines der besten
Source: Heute German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2018
73% Surface Go, análisis: más pequeño no siempre es mejor
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% display: 85% mobility: 70% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 60%
87% Microsoft Surface Go, análisis
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
78% Surface Go, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
80% Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Hipertextual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Go 64 GB. Pros y contras (349 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; stylish design; decent speakers. Negative: Weak hardware; no HDMI port.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/22/2019
Microsoft Surface Go, Unboxing Y Review
Source: Game IT Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Relatively high price; low performance; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2018
Microsoft Surface Go 128 GB. Pros y contras (599 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; decent hardware; elegant design; nice display; good speakers. Negative: Relatively high price; no HDMI output; no fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/06/2018
70% Microsoft Surface Go
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
84% Análise: Microsoft Surface Go – portabilidade levada mais além
Source: Pplware Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
77% Recensione Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 60% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 85%
Microsoft Surface Go: il piccolo, grande Surface
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; compact size; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2019
Surface Go LTE: da oggi disponibile anche in Italia per gli utenti finali
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice connectivity; compact size; good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/24/2019
Recensione Microsoft Surface Go: l'arte di bastare a sé stessi
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; long battery life; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2018
Microsoft Surface Go: piccolo e compatto | Anteprima video
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; compact size; light weight; solid workmanship; good hardware; long battery life. Negative: No 4G LTE; uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/31/2018
80% Review: Microsoft Surface Go – compact en licht werkstation
Source: Tablets Magazine Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go - Productieve tablet-pc
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
78% Surface Go : Test & Avis de l’ordinateur 2-en-1 de Microsoft
Source: Tablette-tactile.net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
78% Surface Go : Promo à 370€ (au lieu de 470€) + test & avis de l’ordinateur 2-en-1 de Microsoft
Source: Tablette-tactile.net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
78% Surface Go : test & avis de l’ordinateur 2-en-1 de Microsoft
Source: Tablette-tactile.net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
74% Recenzja Microsoft Surface Go. Dobry iPad z Windowsem i problemami egzystencjalnymi
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60%
Surface Go – recenzja. Mały tablet Microsoftu mógłby być wielki
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; great built quality; decent hardware; good display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2018
Surface Go – test „taniego” tabletu Microsoftu za 2650 zł
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; decent cameras; compact size; light weight. Negative: Average performance; poor connectivity; expensive accessories.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/08/2018
81% Recenze Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Testado CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Microsoft Surface Go: vyzkoušeli jsme nejlevnější vstupenku do světa Surface
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; compact size; nice design; solid workmanship; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2018
Microsoft Surface Go: jak z tabletu, klávesnice, pera a myši udělat počítač (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; premium design; solid workmanship; nice face ID.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2018
Recenze: Microsoft Surface Go – zatopí konkurenci
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; nice display; good speakers. Negative: Mediocre ergonomy; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/23/2018
75% Test Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Test av Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; solid workmanship; silent system; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras; mediocre ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
70% Test: Microsoft Surface Go
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 80%

Comment

Model: Remember the era of Windows tablets? Me neither and there is a reason. But I will come to that later.

Surface Go is kind of a smaller, well not kind of, literally a smaller version of Surface Pro. Smaller in size, smaller in hardware etc. But the most annoying part is that almost all the accessories are sold separately and they are not cheap. Is that all? Nope. Let me ask you this, why do you use Windows? Because of productivity, right? I mean you are at office, dealing with excel, power point or need to use some other software to get stuff done. But with this device, you mostly can't. Because it is not a power house. Limited RAM, limited processor power, limited GPU whatever you call it. Now I beg the question, why would you need a windows tablet for? I don't know the answer unfortunately.

Okay, I accept the fact that it is a tablet which comes with Windows. That is totally fine. But if my main buying point of the device is to watch videos and surf in the web, why should I pick it? While there are iPads, Android tablets providing an ecosystem with tons of apps to be installed and almost all are well optimized for the devices they are running on, why pick a trimmed down version of Windows? Especially the pricing is almost similar to each other.

Of course it is the buyer’s decision to go and buy whatever they want. But I want to be reasonable here. If I were to buy a tablet just for watching videos and surfing, I would buy an Android device. Because, first they are cheap, second with the money I spare, I can buy a new one next year. If I long for usability over the years, I would spend a bit more and buy an ipad for better screen and apps and most importantly for the years of usage. Unfortunately I don't have a good reason to buy a Windows tablet at all. Main reason for that is, Microsoft is late to the game. Yes, with the Surface Book they have done a great job. They provided a great Windows device for mobility and usability. But with tablets, the ecosystem that Windows brings is just lacking the juice and has a long way to catch up to competition. Once the maturity of the platform catches up, I think it then can be considerable for tablet usage.

My favorite question, would I buy this for my mum? Nope. For my mum, I would definitely buy an Android device or maybe an iPad. Well, I think an iPad is a better choice since she can't get viruses or similar and that would be less headache on my end.

Overall, if you are a Windows fan, yes, you should definitely buy the tablet. But if you are looking for better specs and a better ecosystem, go check out some other Android devices and then iPads first. Then make up your mind.

Hands-On-Artikel von Ümit Yılmaz Güneş

Intel UHD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Amber Lake Y-series processors (5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with up to 1000 MHz depending on the CPU Model.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Pentium 4415Y: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.6 GHz (fixed, no Turbo Boost) with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


10.00":

This display format is used for small tablets and a few very big smartphones (so big that they are rather tablets). This is for customers who want a small portable tablet with a display which is at least much bigger than usual smartphone displays.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


78.67%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices with the same GPU

Asus Chromebook Flip Z3400FT-H50130
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.3 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Core i3
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i3-10100Y, 10.50", 0.783 kg
Chuwi Minibook, m3-8100Y
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 8.00", 0.65 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C433TA-AS384T
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip Z3400FT-AJ0111
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA-E10008
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i5-8200Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 10.50", 0.79 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Pentium Gold 4425Y
UHD Graphics 615, Kaby Lake Pentium 4425Y, 10.50", 0.544 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C433TA-AJ0005
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
One Mix 3S Yoga
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 8.40", 0.65 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA-E10013
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.45 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0802no
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i5-8200Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA-DSM4T
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.45 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.49 kg
VAIO A12-92993
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 12.50", 1.1 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0950nd
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
Google Pixel Slate, Core m3
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 12.30", 0.725 kg
Google Pixel Slate, Core i5
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i5-8200Y, 12.30", 0.721 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0000ns
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i5-8200Y, 14.00", 1.45 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001nf
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0020ng
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.47 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0314ng
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.47 kg
HP Chromebook x2 12-f002nf
UHD Graphics 615, Kaby Lake m3-7Y30, 12.30", 1.45 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801no
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801en
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.5 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13t-ak000
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.49 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0015nr
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i7-8500Y, 13.30", 1.49 kg

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2018-09-15)