Microsoft's Surface Go isn't the first tablet to be made for use with a keyboard, but it's the best going on this kind of budget. It does a good job as a tablet and an even better one with a Type Cover attached.

A smart; lightweight design paired with powerful innards

Screen could be sharper; full suite of accessories is pricey

really cool

By rights, the Surface Go shouldn't be that impressive. It's an undersized and under-equipped device that one would assume would be suited mainly to students, but spend some time with it and you'll discover that it's a deceptively versatile little device.

USB-C support; Super versatile; Great value

Underwhelming battery life; TypeCover keyboard is expensive

The Surface Go is an interesting gadget. It's a better work device than the iPad Pro but can't beat it as pure tablet experience.

Well built hardware; gorgeous display; flexible hybrid use

It's not exactly powerful; Type Cover is a still a costly extra; USB-C port lacks Thunderbolt 3; battery life leaves much to be desired; thick bezels date the design

The Surface Go succeeds at further miniaturising the Windows 10 experience into the most affordable Microsoft hardware to date. It works because it's fun, something Windows often struggles to be

Microsoft's Surface Go is a high-quality compact tablet available at a low price. However, do not be fooled by its price if you intend to use the tablet as a full-fledged laptop. In this case, the additional accessories will quickly add up.

premium quality materials; perfectly made case; very robust chassis; no thermal throttling; bright high-contrast display; very low DeltaE 2000 deviations; high color space coverage; no clouding; microSD card reader; decent battery life; silent

low in internal storage (64 GB; just one USB-C port; PWM; expensive accessories

Few companies have produced affordable Windows devices that are firstly desirable and secondly portable. So Microsoft has decided it's time to step into the ring with the Surface Go: an entry-level 2-in-1 to the Surface range, sitting below the Surface Pro.

Highly portable; MicroSD slot and USB-C welcome; Robust kickstand; Excellent optional keyboard

Accessories up the price a lot; Battery life is middling; Massive bezels; S Mode will be limiting for many

Very happy with this surface go from microsoft as it is easy to use and offers nice features not typically seen in other laptops. Sensitive touchscreen and keyboard. Overall a perfect form factor for daily pc tasks.

Like a mini PC; Facial recognition; Great at multi-tasking; Stylish and sleek;

No accessories included; Screen could be better;

It’s an ultra portable tiny tablet task king that’s both stylish and useful. Like having a mini computer on you at all times, it’s reassuring to know you can fix that last bit of work on the way to or from work. Or take it with you to meetings and not have to lug your laptop around. Despite the specs not sounding so promising, the processor is completely adequate for everyday tasks for most people and the screen is lovely. Kudos to Microsoft who’ve jumped ahead of the competitors having MicroSD card and Windows Hello, which allows you to log in using your face, which we have seen on the Galaxy tab S4, but not on iPad. After using the Go for two weeks, and as someone who's never felt the need for a tablet, I’ve totally changed my mind.

Like a mini PC; Facial recognition; Great at multi-tasking; Stylish and sleek;

No accessories included; Screen could be better;