Testseek.com have collected 260 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Go 10.1 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Go 10.1 inch - Intel CPU.
May 2019
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260 Reviews
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5959 Reviews
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The editors liked
It's tiny
Gorgeous
And more productive than an iPad or other cheap PC
The Surface Go delivers Microsoft's great Surface design and accessories at a lower price
And in a smaller size
Attractive
Mostly aluminum design
Small and lightweight
Comfortable keyboard
Little bloatware
Excellent build quality
Sharp
Bright display
Windows Hello support
Built-in microSD card slot
Brilliant keyboard
Plenty of ports
Sturdy design
Affordable
Competitive price
Lightweight
Fairly compact
Real-world performance was satisfactory
Colorful and bright display
Comfy backlit keyboard with touchpad
Faster than most budget Windows laptops
Windows Hello for facial recognition logins
Classy
Lightweight design
Sharp and colorful 10-inch screen
Face-recognition webcam
Low-cost entry point to the Surface line
Build quality is high
Small
Good potential for education use
New fingerprint reader works as well as a camera
Outstanding build quality
Reliable and fast unlocked 4G LTE
Great audio
A mini Surface Pro
Stylish
Premium design
Class-leading keyboard
Great 12.4-inch display
Thin bezels
3
2 aspect ratio
Great display
Excellent performance
Ultra portable
Great keyboard
USB-C charging
LTE is super convenient
Crisp design elevates it above other affordable notebooks
Core i5 chip is good for everyday use
Solid battery life
Excellent keyboard
Attractive with strong build quality
Bright
Vivid display
Affordable starting price
Portable
Elegant design
Mostly Linux-friendly
Decent performance
USB-C port for data
Power
Video
Good battery life
Incredibly thin and light
Gorgeous display
Runs Windows apps
Great keyboard case
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
The editors didn't like
The CPU is still pretty underwhelming
The Surface Go is a 2-in-1 laptop. But it's a very
Very good one that jumps up to being exceptional when you consider its price versus other devices of the same ilk. It ships as a tablet
But for an additional $100-
The Pentium processor isn't suited for all tasks. A keyboard cover is a must-have add-on
But still sold separately. And you'll probably want to pay extra for more storage and RAM
Too
Sub-1080p resolution
Middling battery life
No fingerprint reader on base model
Very poor specs on base models
Sluggish performance
Janky touchscreen for some apps like Chrome
Keyboard and stylus sold separately
Huge
Thick bezels around display
Limited storage
Poor performance
Smaller Type Cover can be uncomfortable
Battery life isn't much to speak of
Windows 10 in S Mode lacks app flexibility
Short battery life
Thick bezels
Keyboard and pen cost extra
Narrow
Extra-cost keyboard is more comfortable on a desk than on a lap
Mild-mannered performance
Middling speed
Keyboard is cramped and costs extra
Narrow for on-lap use
No full-size USB ports
Average performance
USB-C hub may be needed for I/O expansion
No eSIM support
Battery life could be better
$130 extra for LTE drives down value
Subpar battery life
Keys aren't backlit
Base specs underwhelm
Accessories need to be purchased separately
Battery life
Extra $130 hard to justify for most
Big bezels mean screen is cramped
Dongles
Screen resolution is underwhelming
Entry-level configuration makes big spec compromises
My basis for comparison would be my Ipad Pro on which I consume a lot of content, and which is really the gold standard for tablets. Even with my older version of the Ipad, the colours feel a little bit brighter and my grip a little more comfortable with...
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Published: 2019-01-18, Author: Eric , review by: pcmag.com
Classy, lightweight design, Sharp and colorful 10-inch screen, Face-recognition webcam,
Narrow, extra-cost keyboard is more comfortable on a desk than on a lap, Mild-mannered performance
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Although some of the above uses work with a fingertip, the majority don't - they need the Surface Pen and, on the whole the extra hardware is used well. Clearly, Windows Inking is being extended all the time and application updates bring more and more pen...
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