But, the display isn’t quite as good as either alternative, and it’s limited to 4GB of RAM as its only configuration.Īt first glance, the 1.15-pound (0.52kg) Surface Go appears simply to be the Surface Pro shrunken down by 2.3 inches on the diagonal, and that’s largely true – excellent kickstand and all. Plus, both the stylus and keyboard cover are included for just $399 (about £300, AU$534) to get the model with 128GB of storage.

If you’re after a Windows 10 device, there’s the Asus Transformer Mini, which is extremely similar to the Surface Go in that it offers a 10.1-inch Windows tablet with a kickstand. If you want the iPad to match the Surface Go in storage, the 64GB model will set you back $429 (£409, AU$599), though memory stays at 2GB in all configurations. The Surface Go’s biggest rival, Apple’s iPad 2018, starts at $329 (£319, AU$469, AED 1,349) to start, which gets you 32GB of flash storage and 2GB of memory – half as much as the starter Surface Go in either case, but with a sharper display. Meanwhile, you can get the Surface Pro for as little as $399 (£379, AU$599, AED 1,699), with 64GB of eMMC storage and 4GB of memory, with the rest of the specs remain the same.įinally, a standard black nylon Type Cover is available for a more palatable $99 (£99, AU$149), bringing all of the same features in a slightly less premium feel and look. The Surface Go configuration we reviewed here will set you back $549 (£509, AU$839, AED 2,399), and it’s the highest-end version of the tablet offered by Microsoft. Microsoft Surface Go (64GB 4GB RAM) at Amazon for $199.99 (opens in new tab).

Size: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches (245 x 175 x 8.3mm W x D x H) Price and availability Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.1, MicroSDXC card reader, Surface Connect port, headset jackĬonnectivity: IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.1 LTE optionalĬameras: 5MP (1080p video) front-facing webcam (Windows Hello face login) 8MP (1080p video) rear-facing autofocus camera Screen: 10-inch, 1,800 x 1,200 (217 ppi 3:2 aspect ratio) PixelSense touch display

Here is the Microsoft Surface Go configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y (dual-core, 2MB cache)

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