Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003
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Secondary Camera: 8 MPix autofocus camera
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Average of 45 scores (from 70 reviews)
Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Go MHN-00003
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.
Source: Ricks Tech
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2023
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Think Digit 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%
Source: NDTV Gadgets 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%
Source: Gadgetguy 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
Source: IT Pro Portal 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%
Source: Hardware Zone 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%
Source: ITP 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
Source: AnandTech 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
Source: The Indian Express 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%
Source: Slashgear 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%
Source: Gadgets Now 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%
Source: The Verge 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%
Source: Neowin 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%
Source: T3 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%
Source: Ausdroid 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%
Source: Good Gear Guide 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: It Pro 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: T3 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Pocket Lint 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Toptenreviews 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%
Source: Gadgetguy 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%
Source: Business News Daily 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
Source: On MSFT 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
Source: Laptop Mag 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%
Source: Liliputing 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
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 90%
Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2018
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2018
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 75% display: 92% mobility: 82%
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2018
Source: Marijan bloggt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2018
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2018
Source: Heute DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2018
Source: Xataka 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%
Source: MuyComputer 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%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ofertaman 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
Source: Game IT ES→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Relatively high price; low performance; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2018
Source: Ofertaman 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
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pplware 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%
Source: Smart World 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%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; compact size; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2019
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice connectivity; compact size; good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/24/2019
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; long battery life; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2018
Source: HDblog.it 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
Source: Tablets Magazine NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Tabletowo 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%
Source: Antyweb 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
Source: PC Lab.pl 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
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%
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
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
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
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
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
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.
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