Another improvement within the Surface Go 2 is the upgrade to Bluetooth 5.0. I will note that the system has improved connectivity with Wi-Fi 802.11ax compared to 802.11ac of Apple iPad competing systems and I felt it. For the life of me, I just can’t figure out why carriers can’t support Microsoft and Intel in this use case. LTE from many vendors worked solidly by swapping SIMs, but I’m still wanting the very simple, iPad-like sign-in to your favorite service. This isn’t the device for power use cases like video editing but not wimpy that you can’t do what I did above. I found that the device was responsive in my typical PC use case which includes creating PowerPoint slide decks, using Word to write articles, and browsing multi explorer Edge tabs conducting web research. I continued to use the Windows Hello feature for secure and quick login on the Surface Go 2 which was super fast and responsive. The Intel m3 supposedly offers up to 64% faster performance compared to last generation's 8 th Gen Core M options and I felt it. Microsoft loaned me the top bin Intel m3-8100Y option for testing. If you opt for the 4G LTE version of the system, which I tested, it will start at $729. Overall, the design of the Surface Go 2 feels premium and remains sleek for great portability. The device is slimmer with a large display than the last generation.

I have become quite fond of the Alcantara fabric if I am not eating food close to my PC. The Surface Go 2 has a built-in kickstand for propping up the device as well as an optional Type Cover Alcantara keyboard that easily connects to the device. Microsoft stuck with the power button and audio level control buttons on the top of the device. I would like to point out that the ability to add up to 1TB of storage instantly via MicroSD is a great addition. The device comes standard with USB-C, MicroSD reader, headphone jack, Surface Type Cover port, and a Surface Connect port for accessories. The device feels like what you would expect from the premium Surface line, a sleek magnesium design. The Surface Go 2 is positioned to compete against Apples 10.2” iPad (starting at $329) and Apples 10.5” iPad Air (starting at $499). 3 inches thick and light weighing in at 1.2lbs. The 10.5” Surface Go 2 is Microsoft’s second iteration of a Windows 10 detachable 2:1 computer that starts at $399.

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