Our quick take

Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 4.0 / 5

Design & Display

  • 10.5-inch, 3:2 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1280 resolution ‘PixelSense’ display Dimensions: 245 x 175 x 8.3mm / Weighs: 544g (without Type Cover) 1x USB-C, 1 x microSD, 1x Surface Connect port, 1x 3.5mm jack Front and rear cameras: 8MP rear & 5MP front for Windows Hello Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen stylus sold separately

Specs & Performance

  • Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y processor (entry model) 8th Gen Intel Core M3 processor (step-up model) Dual Studio Microphones, 2W stereo speakers 64GB eMMC or 128GB SSD Intel HD Graphics 615 4GB or 8GB RAM

Windows 10 in S Mode

  • Windows 10 Home in ‘S mode’, can be set to Windows 10 (irreversibly)

To recap

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.