Microsoft Surface Go 3 6500Y Wifi (8GB RAM, 128GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is decent for school use. It's a very portable device as it's compact and lightweight, and its battery lasts a little over seven hours of light productivity, so depending on your school schedule, you might be able to get through the day on a full charge.

Compact and lightweight., Feels well-built., Display gets bright enough for use in most settings., Outstanding webcam video quality for video calls., Keyboard feels good to type on.

Small screen isn't ideal for multitasking., Low-power CPU and integrated graphics can't handle demanding workloads., Only one USB port., Small touchpad.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 6500Y Wifi (8GB RAM, 128GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

The Surface Go 3 is an okay laptop that can sometimes be a mediocre tablet.

Super portable, Full desktop OS, Nice display

Poor performance relative to competition, Necessary accessories are an added cost, Minor changes from last year

Microsoft Surface Go 3 6500Y Wifi (8GB RAM, 128GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

To find a tablet that can actually double up as an effective laptop is rather tough to find. Unless you are willing to splash the cash on the iPad Pro. The search for an Android tablet — that can also be used as a laptop —starts and ends with the rather expensive Samsung Galaxy Tab S series.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 6500Y Wifi (8GB RAM, 128GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

Overall, I feel the Surface Go 3 is a good device though not exceptional. Sure, I get that Microsoft is charging a premium for the Surface Go 3 (the cost drastically increases when you include the accessories).

Microsoft Surface Go 3 6500Y Wifi (8GB RAM, 128GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

Versatile form factor, runs Windows 11, centered camera for video chat

Battery life could be better, and Windows 11 isn't exactly a tablet OS