The original Go was a mostly well-received addition to the Surface line when it arrived in late 2018. It was a nice, pint-sized alternatively, positioned fairly well to serve as a secondary device for some.

Microsoft's Surface Go 2 is the most inexpensive, compact Surface Microsoft offers. This 10.5-inch tablet offers improved performance, though the...

Compact size; light weight; One of the best webcams in any laptop; Solid productivity performance; Bright; high-resolution display

Cramped keyboard makes prolonged typing awkward; Cheap for a Surface; but not necessarily compared to other tablets; Battery life is just average

The markedly improved Microsoft Surface Go 2 offers better computing performance, a larger display, and longer battery life than the original, making it a solid work-from-home (and idle-time) companion among Windows tablets.

Thin; light design with excellent build quality; Nifty built-in kickstand; Impressive audio volume; Face-recognition camera with 1080p quality; Fanless; silent operation

Keyboard cover not included; Pricey once kitted up with accessories and ideal components

The small tablet has updates in it that go a long way toward addressing the problems with the original Surface Go , but not entirely. The screen is bigger, and there’s an option for a faster processor, both of which make this a better computer.

Bigger screen; Core M3 processor option; Runs any Windows app

Very low performance ceiling; Disappointing battery life; Keyboard flex

The Surface Go 2 excels at portability at a time when there's nowhere to go. Design Microsoft Surface Go 2 Specifications Productivity Performance Display Keyboard and Touchpad (Type Cover) Audio Upgradeability Battery Life Heat Cameras Windows 10 S, Software and Warranty Configurations Bottom Line

Excellent build quality and design, Long battery life, Bright and colorful display, LTE option available at launch

Pricey after affordable base model, Type Cover not included, Low performance for the price

You talked, Microsoft listened, and so here comes the Surface Go 2 tablet to leave you no excuse for not putting a slim slice of Windows 10 in your bag. The headline number is, of course, the $399.99 starting price.

Highly portable and well-constructed; Kickstand remains a big advantage over rival tablets; Bigger display and Core m3 CPU are both welcome; LTE option remains a rare treat

Expensive for the better-processor; Battery life falls well short of promises; Gets expensive when you add accessories and options

A nip and tuck of the original model with more screen real-estate. Although it's not super-powerful, it is super-portable and delivers as much as it ought to from a stylish little package. A great iPad Pro or Chromebook contender in the Windows space.

Smaller bezels than original model; Great (optional) Type Cover keyboard makes this a mini laptop alternative; Battery life solid for streaming

Accessories up the price a lot; Overall battery life not the very best going; Windows 10 S Mode has its limitations; Only one USB-C port

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is an excellent affordable Windows 10 tablet that features a premium design found in the company's more expensive devices. It offers a slight bump in performance over the original, but it is still rather underpowered – especially the base model.

Premium design; Affordable; Can run full Windows 10; Very good battery life

No Touch Cover or stylus included; Base model's specs are weak; Windows Store still too bare

Even if it’s no powerhouse, the Surface Go 2 sets a new standard for cheap Windows 2-in-1s. By tweaking and improving the already-accomplished Surface Go, without unduly jacking up the price, it’s even more successful at replicating the qualities of recent Surface Pro devices - even outdoing the...

Great design and display Improved battery life Cheap for a Surface

Not very powerful

A nip and tuck of the original model with more screen real-estate. Although it's not super-powerful, it is super-portable and delivers as much as it ought to from a stylish little package. A great iPad Pro or Chromebook contender in the Windows space.

Smaller bezels than original model; Great (optional) Type Cover keyboard makes this a mini laptop alternative; Battery life solid for streaming;

Accessories up the price a lot; Overall battery life not the very best going; Windows 10 S Mode has its limitations; Only one USB-C port;