I saw many reviews about the surface go 2, and I think yours is the best. Great stuff, thumbs up! I think I'll get mine this Christmas (I own the GO 1 and it's a rockstar for my travels).
I bought the M3 version and no keyboard or pen. Works great as a tablet. I have a pro with pen and tablet for when I need to get work done. I love it as a tablet.
Great review of the SG2. Most reviewers only seem to review devices from a media content creator's perspective - not everyone makes a living making RUclips videos! I have had the SG1 for a couple of years now (the lowest spec model). It's an amazing device for on-the-go work - I carry it around every day. I'm someone who wants a full desktop OS available when I need it. I agree that the battery life is not good enough for this type of device. If Microsoft could fix X86/X64 apps on ARM processors, they could resolve this.
Hey nice review. But I have read there is heating issue in some versions of SG2 and SG3. Would you pls specify about it? I am planning to buy either SG2 (Refurbished) or SG3 (New) for basic use like word/excel/you tube viewing as a secondary option but don’t want a roaster. Which version should I opt for basic use? 4GB/64 or 8GB/128? M3 or Pentium? Will appreciate your input. Thanks..
My old Surface Pro 4 is starting to conk out. It's my back up device so I don't use it often but do use it from time to time. So its replacement doesn't have to be a powerhouse. The only requirement is that it needs to output to 2-3 FHD monitors when needed (using a DisplayLink hub). The SP4 can handle it like a champ but I'm worried that the SG2 won't be able to handle it. I know the SG3 is out now but as this is my secondary device, getting used is fine with me.
Nicely done. I have one on order same model as yours but poppy red keyboard. I want it as a secondary on the go laptop/tablet to my main computer which is a nicely equipped Thinkpad X1. I would rather my tablet run Windows 10 because my favorite apps on the go are only Windows 10. And with One Drive I can work on the same files with both devices. My Samsung Android phone also works good with Windows 10.
You definitely need my Password-Vault app for your Surface Go or any Surface or Windows 10 computer for that matter. Available in the Microsoft Store App; search for: Password-Vault by RS Creations
For the money, go 2. However you really shouldn't compare these 2. The screen size difference and keyboard size are more an area to compare than the processors
@@hasantariq869 I mean it’s a tad slow but I’d recommend the core m3 model the intel pentium isn’t really good to be honest I heard it’s really slow 8 gigs is the sweet spot for Windows
A very honest and well-made review. I really liked the pace and all the details. I am contemplating the idea of getting a secondary device like the Surface Go 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, but I am so confused. For me, the stylus is a must. I do own a Galaxy Note8 (to be replaced this year), a Surface Pro 6 and a Galaxy Tab A 10.1. Since the Tab A is lacking the stylus, I sttickly use it to consume media or do some light reading (as a Ph.D. student, annotating is not convenient with the finger), hence the idea of getting a device with a stylus. I do not own any Apple device, so I am not considering any of this. Furthermore, as I already have a considerable amount of notes in Microsoft OneNote, I need a device capable of running OneNote with a stylus. So since my typical use case would be reading and annotating PDFs (EPUBs a plus but not mandatory) as well as note taking, do you have any specific recommendations or thoughts you can share? Keep in mind I can totally do this (and a lot more) on my Surface Pro 6, I just find it a little bulky on the go. As for my Note8, although I can read, annotate and take notes with the stylus, the screen is literally too small to do more than the occasional lookup, correction or quick note. So I guess (after writing this overly long comment/question), my real need is to replace my Tab A with a device that includes a stylus... Any suggestions?
@@breydenchuah imo i have the suface pro 7 and it is older than the go 2 but i believe it has the same feature that when yo turn off by pressing the power button it will act like a normal tablet (sleep) and it doesnt drain to much battery. Correct me if im wrong.
Surface Pro 5th Gen (2017) with i5, 8GB RAM vs Go 2 M3 model? Which one has the better performance? I mostly use Chrome with Google Documents/Sheets and around 10 other tabs opened at the same time.
So tired of RUclipsrs turning every Surface review into a lowkey Apple sales pitch. Fact 1 - I get over 11 hours of continuous RUclips viewing (50% brightness and Bluetooth, Wifi, and Battery saver all one) on my SG2 which is consistent with TomsGuides.com and laptopmag.com's RUclips battery tests. So battery life is outstanding. Fact 2 - Best Buy and Amazon continually have sales on Surface products and their accessories. My SG2 (8 ram, 128 ssd, Pentinum Gold) was only $389US. Type cover was just $43US. So pricing is not comparable. Fact 3 - Tablet mode on the SG2 is extremely fluid/smooth and Windows Store has over 600,000 apps. So SG2 is a better Tablet than an iPad (see Fact 4). Fact 4 - iPads aren't computers. More and more people are realizing this which is why iPad sales revenue has dropped drastically since 2013. Fact 5 - The SG2 has expandable storage. Do iPads? Fact 6 - The SG2 has a 1080p webcam. Do iPads? Fact 7 - 7:00 to 7:50 is fact-free Apple marketing... Fact 8 - There are other light portable 2-in-1 on the market so either mention them, don't mention iPads, or change the title...
Nope! That was my real time. FYI exclusively video watching/streaming is the way to get the best battery life out of a device ☺️. That's how those OEMs have ridiculous battery life estimates on their product pages.
@@hoyoungwon There is nothing ridiculous about facts. Fact 1 - Vast majority of people binge-watch videos/movies using the battery on these types of devices. It is probably the #1 activity. Fact 2 - Mixed usage is how you get ridiculous battery life. This is why Microsoft has received a lot of criticism for changing its SP battery test from video viewing to mixed usage.
In such a low-performing chip running a video will not stretch the processor thus getting a good battery life. However, as soon as you have to do actual work on these and push the performance then that battery will drain badly. That is when a chip like the A12X will surpass the Go 2. There are plenty of deals on the Pentium SG2 due to the poor sales so it works out cheaper than most iPads. If your usage is not taxing at all then the Go 2 will be a viable alternative. Once you start to think about the m3 version then the choice is more complicated. With regard to if the iPad is a computer or not, that will be in a few months answered squarely with Apple moving its whole business over to Apple Silicon? Then with Universal apps, the iPad will become a computer and the main difference will be that it is touch and probably will have a less powerful chip than the Macs. So that is def not "end of story". As for why iPad's sales have fallen (still around 400 million) is that the market is saturated and any Economic student will tell you that demand will inevitably fall. In recent times sales have perked up and I suspect further increases in the Fall. Enjoy what you like.
@@andyH_England Surface sales haven't plummeted like iPads sales? Guess an iPad is a more elastic product than a Surface. Which makes perfect sense since their main users are children, students, and housewives...
@@RK-um9tu iPad sales last quarter up 31% y-o-y see: 9to5mac.com/2020/07/30/apple-q3-2020-earnings/ Revenue of $6.8 billion on iPad alone in that quarter! All Surface products were $1.8 in the second quarter of 2020 MS accounts and they do not break it down viz Go sales but they will be small.
Sorry but it is RIDICULOUS to claim that this is nowhere near comparable to a Galaxy Tab S6, let alone being better than it. At 650$ its hardware blows the surface out of the water..and the software is actually MUCH better for tablet use. And using the Go 2 for anything other than the Tab S6 can also do in terms of productivity, makes no sense anyway.
great review, but I guess in the future I will replace my regular laptop with an ultrabook or Surface Book instead of a tablet since such devices can work as legit laptops and tablets
I have the surface book and love it, however I am looking into getting a surface pro 7 for work, i work with kids and do therapies in their homes so the tablet laptop combo is best for me and I dont want to bring my heavy but amazing personal laptop (surface book) and put it in the danger of children lol
I saw many reviews about the surface go 2, and I think yours is the best. Great stuff, thumbs up! I think I'll get mine this Christmas (I own the GO 1 and it's a rockstar for my travels).
Thank you so much ☺️
Been researching this device for a week now. Yours is among the most useful.
I bought the M3 version and no keyboard or pen. Works great as a tablet. I have a pro with pen and tablet for when I need to get work done. I love it as a tablet.
I was lucky to get mine for $200.00 LTE/8GB/128GB SSD so Im pretty happy with it despite it being a little older now
Do you still prefer this high end go 2 against the Surface pro 4gb ram (low end)
Great review of the SG2. Most reviewers only seem to review devices from a media content creator's perspective - not everyone makes a living making RUclips videos!
I have had the SG1 for a couple of years now (the lowest spec model). It's an amazing device for on-the-go work - I carry it around every day. I'm someone who wants a full desktop OS available when I need it.
I agree that the battery life is not good enough for this type of device. If Microsoft could fix X86/X64 apps on ARM processors, they could resolve this.
Geekbench 5
SG2 m3 chip = 873
2020 base model MBA i3 = 983
Cinebench R20
SG2 m3 chip = 460
2020 bsse model MBA i3 =620
Cost
SG2 m3 chip = $629US (add $40-$50 keyboard/pen $40-$50 pen at Amazon)
2020 base model MBA i3 = $949US (no pen, touch screen, microSD)
Hey nice review. But I have read there is heating issue in some versions of SG2 and SG3. Would you pls specify about it? I am planning to buy either SG2 (Refurbished) or SG3 (New) for basic use like word/excel/you tube viewing as a secondary option but don’t want a roaster. Which version should I opt for basic use?
4GB/64 or 8GB/128?
M3 or Pentium?
Will appreciate your input. Thanks..
My old Surface Pro 4 is starting to conk out. It's my back up device so I don't use it often but do use it from time to time. So its replacement doesn't have to be a powerhouse. The only requirement is that it needs to output to 2-3 FHD monitors when needed (using a DisplayLink hub). The SP4 can handle it like a champ but I'm worried that the SG2 won't be able to handle it.
I know the SG3 is out now but as this is my secondary device, getting used is fine with me.
Nicely done. I have one on order same model as yours but poppy red keyboard. I want it as a secondary on the go laptop/tablet to my main computer which is a nicely equipped Thinkpad X1. I would rather my tablet run Windows 10 because my favorite apps on the go are only Windows 10. And with One Drive I can work on the same files with both devices. My Samsung Android phone also works good with Windows 10.
Nice! Hope you like it!
You definitely need my Password-Vault app for your Surface Go or any Surface or Windows 10 computer for that matter. Available in the Microsoft Store App; search for: Password-Vault by RS Creations
Between the surface go 2 with intel m3 and 128gb and the surface pro 7 with 4gb ram, intel i3 and 128gb which one should I go for?
For the money, go 2. However you really shouldn't compare these 2. The screen size difference and keyboard size are more an area to compare than the processors
Yeah i have a doubt these window tablets will be a good decision to work on Arduino ide , pycharm and some college student stuff softwares?
How is the battery life and general performance if you take it out of S mode? Thank you!
i love this product!!!!! really good review.
thank you for watching!! ☺️☺️
I wish you'd have done the entry level.one.
Thanks for the Review, I was thinking of getting the base model one myself
Nice! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
is the cheaper model slow or anything?
i am getting the 128gb ssd intel m3 one for my birthday. i am a student so i think it'll be helpful
@@hasantariq869 I mean it’s a tad slow but I’d recommend the core m3 model the intel pentium isn’t really good to be honest I heard it’s really slow 8 gigs is the sweet spot for Windows
good review. I might give it a go... debating about the ipad mini vs this one
Sorry would u mind to share whether this is good to play the sims 4?( Go2 4/64gb)
when you buy the surface go 2, it is already has ms office or you should buy the ms office separately???
Thank you very much for this excellent review.
has anyone seen this go 2 go to
A very honest and well-made review. I really liked the pace and all the details.
I am contemplating the idea of getting a secondary device like the Surface Go 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, but I am so confused. For me, the stylus is a must. I do own a Galaxy Note8 (to be replaced this year), a Surface Pro 6 and a Galaxy Tab A 10.1. Since the Tab A is lacking the stylus, I sttickly use it to consume media or do some light reading (as a Ph.D. student, annotating is not convenient with the finger), hence the idea of getting a device with a stylus. I do not own any Apple device, so I am not considering any of this. Furthermore, as I already have a considerable amount of notes in Microsoft OneNote, I need a device capable of running OneNote with a stylus.
So since my typical use case would be reading and annotating PDFs (EPUBs a plus but not mandatory) as well as note taking, do you have any specific recommendations or thoughts you can share? Keep in mind I can totally do this (and a lot more) on my Surface Pro 6, I just find it a little bulky on the go. As for my Note8, although I can read, annotate and take notes with the stylus, the screen is literally too small to do more than the occasional lookup, correction or quick note. So I guess (after writing this overly long comment/question), my real need is to replace my Tab A with a device that includes a stylus... Any suggestions?
may i know is it like laptop always need to shutdown? i stead of like phone/tablet leave it On??
It's more like a laptop in that it does need to hibernate. The battery will drain too fast if it's just on standby mode like a phone.
@@hoyoungwon meaning, when we not using, better shutdown? unlike mobile/tablet always in 'ready' mode right?
because i am considering between this or tab s7
@@breydenchuah imo i have the suface pro 7 and it is older than the go 2 but i believe it has the same feature that when yo turn off by pressing the power button it will act like a normal tablet (sleep) and it doesnt drain to much battery. Correct me if im wrong.
This really helped
That's great to hear 😊. Thanks for watching!
Surface Pro 5th Gen (2017) with i5, 8GB RAM vs Go 2 M3 model? Which one has the better performance?
I mostly use Chrome with Google Documents/Sheets and around 10 other tabs opened at the same time.
Thumbs up for Taeyeon 👍🏻
LMAO
2:57 Star Wars: Maul
*Marvel*
It can run valorant ?
how is this 2-1 for college students?
It's awesome! I don't think it's the best deal anymore, but the size is really great. Worth looking into the Surface Go 3 instead though!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching ☺️
Can you Play Minecraft on IT?
very informative review
Thank you very much!
Anyone have issues switching out of S Mode???????
So tired of RUclipsrs turning every Surface review into a lowkey Apple sales pitch.
Fact 1 - I get over 11 hours of continuous RUclips viewing (50% brightness and Bluetooth, Wifi, and Battery saver all one) on my SG2 which is consistent with TomsGuides.com and laptopmag.com's RUclips battery tests. So battery life is outstanding.
Fact 2 - Best Buy and Amazon continually have sales on Surface products and their accessories. My SG2 (8 ram, 128 ssd, Pentinum Gold) was only $389US. Type cover was just $43US. So pricing is not comparable.
Fact 3 - Tablet mode on the SG2 is extremely fluid/smooth and Windows Store has over 600,000 apps. So SG2 is a better Tablet than an iPad (see Fact 4).
Fact 4 - iPads aren't computers. More and more people are realizing this which is why iPad sales revenue has dropped drastically since 2013.
Fact 5 - The SG2 has expandable storage. Do iPads?
Fact 6 - The SG2 has a 1080p webcam. Do iPads?
Fact 7 - 7:00 to 7:50 is fact-free Apple marketing...
Fact 8 - There are other light portable 2-in-1 on the market so either mention them, don't mention iPads, or change the title...
Nope! That was my real time. FYI exclusively video watching/streaming is the way to get the best battery life out of a device ☺️. That's how those OEMs have ridiculous battery life estimates on their product pages.
@@hoyoungwon There is nothing ridiculous about facts. Fact 1 - Vast majority of people binge-watch videos/movies using the battery on these types of devices. It is probably the #1 activity.
Fact 2 - Mixed usage is how you get ridiculous battery life. This is why Microsoft has received a lot of criticism for changing its SP battery test from video viewing to mixed usage.
In such a low-performing chip running a video will not stretch the processor thus getting a good battery life. However, as soon as you have to do actual work on these and push the performance then that battery will drain badly. That is when a chip like the A12X will surpass the Go 2.
There are plenty of deals on the Pentium SG2 due to the poor sales so it works out cheaper than most iPads. If your usage is not taxing at all then the Go 2 will be a viable alternative. Once you start to think about the m3 version then the choice is more complicated.
With regard to if the iPad is a computer or not, that will be in a few months answered squarely with Apple moving its whole business over to Apple Silicon? Then with Universal apps, the iPad will become a computer and the main difference will be that it is touch and probably will have a less powerful chip than the Macs. So that is def not "end of story". As for why iPad's sales have fallen (still around 400 million) is that the market is saturated and any Economic student will tell you that demand will inevitably fall. In recent times sales have perked up and I suspect further increases in the Fall.
Enjoy what you like.
@@andyH_England Surface sales haven't plummeted like iPads sales? Guess an iPad is a more elastic product than a Surface. Which makes perfect sense since their main users are children, students, and housewives...
@@RK-um9tu iPad sales last quarter up 31% y-o-y see:
9to5mac.com/2020/07/30/apple-q3-2020-earnings/
Revenue of $6.8 billion on iPad alone in that quarter! All Surface products were $1.8 in the second quarter of 2020 MS accounts and they do not break it down viz Go sales but they will be small.
The entry level one is the most horrendous one. Dont buy that one. Not even the midrange one.
Sorry but it is RIDICULOUS to claim that this is nowhere near comparable to a Galaxy Tab S6, let alone being better than it.
At 650$ its hardware blows the surface out of the water..and the software is actually MUCH better for tablet use.
And using the Go 2 for anything other than the Tab S6 can also do in terms of productivity, makes no sense anyway.
Bruh he said it’s his opinion did he say it was yours
Pretty average power for the money
lol..but you're r not even wearing a mask!!! 😷😆
great review, but I guess in the future I will replace my regular laptop with an ultrabook or Surface Book instead of a tablet since such devices can work as legit laptops and tablets
Yeah that's the case for most people I assume. But I can see SG2 working out for a certain segment of people.
I have the surface book and love it, however I am looking into getting a surface pro 7 for work, i work with kids and do therapies in their homes so the tablet laptop combo is best for me and I dont want to bring my heavy but amazing personal laptop (surface book) and put it in the danger of children lol
Amazing video!!!
Thank you!!