I also found the speakers to be surprisingly loud and clear, and so set the Surface Go 2 up as my personal Spotify DJ as I worked.

The stand seems pretty reliable too, so there should be no concerns about the device randomly collapsing mid-movie. The Go 2 has that typical Surface quality, with a sturdy and smooth metal casing. The flip-out stand means you can prop it up on a desk while watching Netflix or YouTube, which is very ideal for long flights. The Surface Go 2 is an incredibly light device at just 544 grams, allowing you to easily chuck into a small bag. Flip-out stand can prop tablet up on desk.Tablet weighs a super-portable 544 grams.The introduction of more powerful processor options and a slightly larger screen are at least welcome additions for this Surface sequel, but are they enough for this little tablet to challenge Apple’s iPad 7? Design Secondly, the Windows 10 S Mode isn’t quite as touchscreen friendly as Android or iPadOS, while the entry-level Surface Go configuration lacks the performance power to make the most of full-fat Windows 10, leaving both operating system options feeling at odds with the design.

Firstly, the Type Cover required to turn this device into a laptop imitator isn’t included in the box and costs an additional £99.99. However, there are a number of caveats with these promises. The Surface Go 2 pitches itself as an all-in-one device, providing the portable convenience of a tablet, along with the practicalities of a clam-shell laptop – at least on paper.

Type Cover is expensive and can’t replace keyboard.

Windows 10 S mode has lots of restrictions.

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