I'm glad somebody actually tested the base model. I keep seeing clickbait titles of $400 surface when they then test the $550 midranger.

@size19yeezys56

4 жыл бұрын

Pentium is the cheapest and the slowest get the m3

@size19yeezys56

3 жыл бұрын

@@msp5138 actually I did but I spoke to a representative and I sent it back and just paid the remaining amount to get the other instead of a full refund

@saul3965

3 жыл бұрын

@@msp5138 bro, it's the slowest one lmao.

@jimmyjab190

3 жыл бұрын

@@msp5138 or maybe it only sold out because its the cheap option and therefore more people can afford it...

@crib8007

3 жыл бұрын

ms p the p is a weaker cpu tho

Pentium + 4GB Ram is a crime against humanity

@riopato2009

4 жыл бұрын

emmc storage also make it a Surface NO Go 2

@priyankasingh-rj1wr

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the 64 gigs emmc storage

@slay3rgamingyt

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@andrewwang1561

4 жыл бұрын

@@priyankasingh-rj1wr and windows 10 itself takes 30gigs xD

@DarkPa1adin

4 жыл бұрын

Intel is a crime against humanity. 14nm for so long.

Let me tell you a thing that is special about this tablet: It's running a desktop OS, unlike an iPad being software limited even with the accessories

@utubestalker.dotcom

Жыл бұрын

but if it is slow and fails to use Windows software on the go, it defeats the purpose of productivity. you might as well just buy an Android tablet, which uses similar software albeit not the Windows software consumers wanted to install on the Surface Go 2 though

@owen4326

Жыл бұрын

@@utubestalker.dotcom The M3 and i3 8G models are fine for most daily tasks. The new Pentiums aren't bad either, the Pentium options in the Surface Go 1 and 2 were bad but the higher spec models are cheap now used and perform well.

I completely understand. Although I work for Microsoft and got the original go for virtually free even light web browsing is sluggish, it’s hard to recommend to customers when the device is so slow.

@pilot3103ify

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Nelson MS hardware is a sinking ship you should know this better than anyone

@NickHunter

4 жыл бұрын

@@pilot3103ify They're hardware quality is outstanding as long as you get decent spec. The $399 edition is for kids, and it's fine for that

@RaduTek

4 жыл бұрын

Install another browser, for god's sake. With chrome on the first Go, even 4K videos on KZread take a few seconds to load.

@HelloThere-lo3qi

4 жыл бұрын

can u made it atleast an intel i3 processor or ryzen 3/5 with 8gbs of ram and use ssd pls lol

@TheTehkman

4 жыл бұрын

Installed new edge and disable “background apps” in settings works much better ... windows 10 is a spyware tool so it hogs memory

I already have a regular laptop that works for my core needs, but I bought the go2 as a second screen for day trading and minor tasks on the go such as browsing, notes, KZread etc. works fine just for me and I think it was made for stuff like that. If ur looking to do more demanding things, just get a surface pro or a regular laptop

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

Stop talking logic on an Apple fanbois channel...lol

@kochlan

Жыл бұрын

​@@msp5138Well, its pretty expensive for youtube or web broswing. And even for that is pretty slow . There is no logic in it :)

tried to use the base $399 OG surface go without the keyboard or pen for actual $399 experience but i just can't. the virtual keyboard and touchscreen was just so sluggish, emmc storage was just so slow

@youryoui524

4 жыл бұрын

on top of the fact that we are in COVID conditions, we’d be killing ourselves hard just to think we can address all the basic tech needs with just a surface go 2.. have to bring up to.

@MichaelWebber

4 жыл бұрын

The basic consumer iPad is much faster than my first gen Go (the new base model Go processor isn’t significantly faster). However the Go is great for Netflix and other video streaming, plus when I switch to Chrome browser there are NO webpage display glitches, compared to my iPad which is much faster (even in Chrome browser) but can’t properly display all elements of the page. Sometimes I can’t even scroll through items in drop down menus on the iPad (the drop down menu closes when I lift my finger to scroll the menu items).

@martintince

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelWebber That is chrome problem not ipads, switch browser to safari. Last year apple released desktop class browsing on ipad ios 13.

@arrowlogproductions2509

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Webber Switch to Safari, those are just Chrome problems

@MichaelWebber

4 жыл бұрын

@@martintince Ok let me try. But since Apple requires use of its rendering system on iPad I assumed the guts of Edge, Chrome, Firefox - at least on iPad - are the same as Safari.

The base model is strictly designed as a tool for light web browsing/conferences, Microsoft Office and emails...perfect for parents who like to cap their kids' gaming appetite to a minimal.

The base model is strictly for web use, video conferencing, writing and reading documents, and drawing/note taking. The upgraded model with a core m3 is a real computer that is much more capable. It legitimately feels and acts like a tiny Surface Pro 7 in terms of speed and responsiveness in most programs outside of 4k video editing or gaming.

@03chrisv

4 жыл бұрын

@@andyH_England No, I don't agree at all. The Core m3 cpu in the Surface Go 2 is actually closer to a year and a half old, not over 2 and it is actually pretty decent. It out performs a Core i7 5500u and has a small TDP of 5 watts. A WOA chip would be a mixed bag at best, in fact the Surface Go 2 with Core m3 outperforms the Surface X's SQ1 ARM chip in single core performance in benchmarks and since it doesnt have to emulate x86 programs like the Surface Pro X it actually runs everything better. Try running photoshop on the Surface Pro X and then run it on the Surface Go 2 with a Core m3, it's a night and day difference with the Surface Go 2 running it very smoothly whereas on Surface Pro X it's choppy.

@03chrisv

4 жыл бұрын

@@andyH_England Yeah a lot of people write off the Core m3 as if it is some super slow Intel Atom processor, but it's quite the little performer and packs a serious punch considering its TDP is just 5 watts. Of course it's not a powerhouse either but given the purpose of the Surface Go 2 and the type of programs people would typically run on it I find that it should be adequate and feel responsive for most people. For the price it's definitely on the higher end of what I would pay but considering the form factor, superb screen, and high build quality of Surface products I'd say it's worth getting if high portability is extremely important to you.

@goobfilmcast4239

4 жыл бұрын

Like a cheap iPad ....but much worse performance......HAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH...phew

@03chrisv

4 жыл бұрын

@@goobfilmcast4239 Ok lol

While comparing apple’s cheap products to apple’s expensive products, it feels like you shouldn’t buy Apple’s cheap products but when comparing apple’s cheap products to other companies’ cheap product you realise that in grand scheme of things Apple don’t really skimp on things that really matter whereas every other company tried to provide flashy stuff without getting the basics right.

Max, what's the best Linux distro to make this work properly, and which will still serve for drawing/writing? thanks :)

I have the Surface Go 8GB and it looks faster than the 4GB Go2 model you had. KZread never takes that long to load. It is not fast by any means but livable for a cheap note taking tablet.

@marynarkw

3 жыл бұрын

for notetaking buy a paper notebook.

Idk what people are expecting out of the tablet lol. The way I see it, the surface go is a great tablet for media consumption, writing/taking notes, and conferencing with its great webcam. People are expecting too much out of it. Idk what you all plan on doing on this surface go. But for me, I've used a laptop with an older atom processor, 4 gb of ram, and 128 gb ssd, and managed to do plenty of multitasking without an issue. I obviously saw its limits when I began trying anything heavier. But I dare say, for any productivity work, the surface go has enough power.

@rimadharne4940

4 жыл бұрын

I swear!! There are reviews everywhere about how surface go 2 can't compete with laptops!! Of course, it can't! It's not built for that! How about telling us that you can run a full MS office on it and it's a great secondary device?? That's what it is built as!!

@obidean3964

4 жыл бұрын

It's because the damn eMMC storage. At least the SSD version is better, anyone who know PC spec should know that the base is the one to avoid but I get the point of this video tho ...

@anthonycbrown1952

4 жыл бұрын

These sort of reviews are aggravating as these YT 'creatives' toss tasks against a device it was not scoped to do. This is a media consumption device with a full Windows operating system. When traveling for several days my carryon luggage stores the Surface Go and my IPad Mini 5 LTE. Together, they are the perfect combo of inexpensive portable devices when the full size versions of a laptop and tablet are too large and heavy. Norwegian Airlines - Carry-On and Hand Baggage. Norwegian Air allows you to bring one carry-on bag and 1 personal item into the cabin free of charge. the COMBINED WEIGHT LIMIT is 10 kilograms or about 22 pounds. These devices work well for airline travel.

@lbgstzockt8493

3 жыл бұрын

Are you telling me I cant do photo editing on a $400 tablet designed to be a secondary machine? Impossible

@elypeachy3296

3 жыл бұрын

@@rimadharne4940 Better off buying used Surface Pro 4 at that price.

I bought the go 2 and I am curious about taking it out of s mode and being able to use it more like a regular laptop. Is there any modifications I can do to make my Go 2 better?

The Core m3 model is nice but still too expensive for what it is, once you factor in the type cover cost. Pentiums are much too slow for the price and eMMC and 4GB RAM is a joke.

@aaronabramson6900

4 жыл бұрын

Lol S20 ultra has 4 times more and it's a phone 😂

@keijiazum9282

4 жыл бұрын

better to buy a refurbished 12 macbook

@03chrisv

4 жыл бұрын

Not really, the core m3 version with a type cover is still cheaper than a standalone 11 inch iPad Pro while arguably being more useful since it's fast enough to run Windows 10 and most programs properly. Sure you can buy a cheap plastic laptop with the same specs of the Core m3 Surface Go for half the cost but it also doesn't offer the form factor, build quality, screen, and portability of the Surface Go.

@Isengardtom

4 жыл бұрын

03chrisv iPad Pro blows this thing away though in terms of almost everything. Screen quality, microphones, app eco system, promotion,... The only thing I see the go is useful for is for MS office use and occasional video calls. Other than these the iPad Pro is just much better

@nic_ccc3366

4 жыл бұрын

@@IsengardtomThe Go is also better at multitasking, file management, connecting to external drives, other devices & displays. You're also forgetting that some people need/want a full, OPEN desktop OS, not a device that is so locked down. Put it this way - if you're going to pay $1000 (including keyboard) for either the m3 Go or the ipad Pro as your ONLY computer, you'd want to be 100% sure that you can live with a mobile OS stuck in Apple's ecosystem.

I don't care how good they've gotten, charging any more than $250 for a Pentium based machine is an absolute no go.

@alex_inside

4 жыл бұрын

Celerons and Pentiums where the bane of my existence.

@AdnanMohammed-lt8qq

3 жыл бұрын

what laptop do you recommend for gaming/school work with my budget being £500

@AaronTechnic

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdnanMohammed-lt8qq a hp 14s

@corataylor2205

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdnanMohammed-lt8qq you could get a used ROG with a decent gpu for that price..

@user-fp5ix4dy6c

2 жыл бұрын

I had Pentium on laptop - it was handling fallout 4 on minimal 😅

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now pretty awesome got got a question how do you get these products to review do you pay for them they get sent to you you mentioned is it a sponsor deal ??Спасибо

@sKid-hq8lb

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGuXztWRiZiTnaQ.html

@jessicahyde8461

3 жыл бұрын

He buy and sell it again.

I’ve been using the first surface go base model for about 2 years now and I was really hoping that the go 2’s base model would be better than the one as I love the portability as well as being a 2 in 1 from Microsoft itself but the lack of memory and performance definitely becomes annoying after 2 years of use, however, it is faster than my previous hand me down family use laptop so I’m used to waiting. I’m hoping to buy the midline model of the 2 since I have all previous accessories like the type cover, mouse, pen, and a USB-A adapter so I will be saving money compared to buying from the ground up.

This matches up with other reviews I'm seeing. It was either from The Verge or PC Mag but the headline was "The Surface Go 2 is fast and light, only when you pay more."

The entry-level iPad is almost the perfect laptop replacement for most people. If it only has USB-C to easily plug stuff in. The iPad Pro is too expensive which means that people are going to have higher expectations and requirements.

@andym.s.5231

4 жыл бұрын

Too expensive relative to what?? It has like 80% of the performance (multi) and 110% (single) of the 2019 16inch MacBook Pro 120Hz screen Good speakers Cellular Touchscreen Etc While the MacBooks are so much more expensive and all of that just for x86. The iPad Pro’s are perfectly priced for what you get.

@nintendork07

4 жыл бұрын

@@andym.s.5231 if you add the pencil and keyboard, which are pretty necessary for a laptop replacement, it's $400 extra. at that point you'd be better off getting a macbook air

@RhythmGamer

4 жыл бұрын

not incuding USB-C is why its entry level most people are not connecting things to there iPad, thats why they made the pro but you can get a used or refubushed iPad Pro

@Borrister

4 жыл бұрын

Andres M. Suarez Lol what can the most expensive model of the iPad Pro do that the $329 iPad can’t?

@radroroscam3770

4 жыл бұрын

@@andym.s.5231 can you do intensive 3d work? Can you play games like call of duty, rainbow six siege, and overwatch on it? Can you program on it? Can you install linux on it? I don't think so, Ipads run a mobile OS for kids, and it will never replace a laptop, if you actually want something to replace a laptop then you better off buying a laptop!

I picked up the 8GB version all in with Keyboard and Pen. Works great for daily use. Reading, notes, video conference, music, some web browsing, and video watching. Coming from an iPad you quickly have to adjust to the fact its not a tablet. However, its a solid device for travel, cooking and video as mentioned. Definitely not for power creator user but great option and cheaper/more capable than iPad Pro for Power Office users.

@cv6442

Жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting the 8gb myself with the pen, and eventually the keyboard. I'm mostly looking for basic use but need something that is capable of things a "real" computer can do when I need it to (via Windows). How is yours holding up after 2 years?

@mr.x335h

Жыл бұрын

​@C V if you got the answer let mea well

Very informative. Thanks for reviewing the base model.

Great review. Thanx for it. I would appreciate comparing side by side performance between this model, iPad and model with I3 processor and 8Gb RAM.

so do you think i can hook up a webcam to the intel m3 proccessor one and use obs fine for streaming ? i was going to do payments on att with my phone plan for the upgraded model

Did you try Opera or even Firefox on it? Not that it would fix everything wrong with it, just curious.

Thanks for a great review of the base model!

great side-by-side comparison!! nice review

If i just want to use it to watch KZread or stream videos online will it do ok?

@Max Tech, 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..

will this be enough though for taking notes for college in onenote?

Thank you for your thoughts. Very Helpful and real.

So, uhm... i recently got HBO Max and spontaniously wanted to buy a tablet to watch movies on instead of watching on my PC or phone. Is the Surface Go 2 great for watching movies on? It's on sale for around $290 now during black friday. The sale ends on the 28th november so i kinda wanna know if it's still worth it for movies (mostly) before black friday is over.

Since you pointed out the iPad used an older processer from 2016, it would have been informative to also point out the 4425y and m3-8100y are Amber Lake CPUs based on the architecture released in 2018.

@darrellhagan6124

2 жыл бұрын

Who the heck cares so long as it works?

I have the original Surface Go 8gb model and it performs fine even with Affinity Photo.

@reevanamin5865

3 жыл бұрын

Double the ram does make worlds difference in windows.

Weird, did you count the Apple Pencil and keyboard costs for the iPad? How do they compare? iPad still cheap?

@XX-qj9sj

4 жыл бұрын

Apple pencil costs the same as surface pen, Keyboards are also the same. Actually the iPad is cheaper lol

@XJLCA

4 жыл бұрын

@Maanav Khurana Care to list the prices?

@Isengardtom

4 жыл бұрын

XJLCA $587 That’s 329 USD for the iPad, 99 USD for the pencil and 159 USD for the keyboard

@nguyenloc98

4 жыл бұрын

I think People buy iPad 7th gen just for entertain, less productivity. People usally buy an 499$ iPad Air 3 64GB WiFi, with that price we have and 529$ 8gb 128GB SSD Pentium Surface Go 2 that much faster, more performance comparte to 4gb model. iPad air 499 + 99 pencil + 159 keyboard Surface go 2 529 + 99 pen + 107 keyboard Now we have an overview, and Surface go 2 8gb version can run many x86_64 Adobe app fine without any issue with more productivity than an iPad Air 3. Yah, we cannot run Adobe Illustrator on an iPad

@pepehdezhdez2473

3 жыл бұрын

@@nguyenloc98 actually surface go 2 midrange model is 629 no 529

Surface go is for light browsing, emailing, brainstorming, sketching, video calls, personal learning, NetFlix and works with Office 365 suite. It has a huge user base in students, housewives, older people, and for most of us as a portable travel companion. I got one for my 7 yr old son as his Learn-from-home device. He even plays some Asphalt car racing games on it. Definitely worth a buy!!

Great video. I have the surface Go 4 and use it as my main laptop. Only thing I found is i cannot get any external cd/dvd drive to work with it. Even with a powered hub. If anyone can help please say. Im in the UK

@sheepdawwg

3 жыл бұрын

i dont know much but what about downloading a driver? pretty sure Microsoft has a CD player driver.

My colors look wrong on mine. I have been trying to fix this forever, how do I fix it?

Thank you! I like it!

Does anyone have an overheating problems Like you just opened it and starts warming up immediately?

Should I buy the 8+128GB model with the pentium or buy the core m3 model?

i was really tempted to buy the first go, but i didn't because i believed at that time microsoft would listen to the criticism about their low-end model. sadly they didn't. the go2 - for me - is just a new'ish shell for the same old components. given the performance they should at least sell it in a bundle with the keyboard-cover for the price of the entry go2, making it an ideal entry student-2in1.

I know we're talking used vs new but in that price range I think you couldn't go wrong with a Surface pro 3 or 4. Great value for money with the i5 or i7 and very I've with the pen for aert and graphics apps

Nice video. Could you review the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex as well? How does it compare with the Macbooks?

I’m a university student studying a course which involves lots of note taking. Is this tablet good enough for that task?

How does it perform in S mode?

Microsoft really screwed up a perfect opportunity. They could've easily used AMD Ryzen 3 processors and paired with a 6GB RAM at least for the base model. They also need to throw in the keyboard along with it as Windows is not a primarily touch based OS like iOS and increase the price by 50 bucks! I reckon it would be a super hit if they just did it.

@dylansmith8856

4 жыл бұрын

AMD doesn’t offer a processor with low enough TDP to put into the device, it’s a shame but they’re stuck with intel

@juslikefrusciante

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylansmith8856 what about the Athlon A4 / A6 APU ? Aren't those decent enough for basic entry level windows 10S based machines?

@nou4605

4 жыл бұрын

@@juslikefrusciante I don't think those Athlons are much faster CPU wise(not GPU) than a Pentium. AMD is focusing on releasing an ARM based Ryzen chip though. Maybe their R&D will spillover to x86 or Windows on ARM will improve.

Can you cover the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet?

@davidyang9902

4 жыл бұрын

excited for that, seems like a good competitor

Im so glad you changed your sound test song.

Im a french-native speaker, and one thing i REALLY appréciate is that your speaking is soooo good, I CAN really understand what you say, thank you for your amazing and non-biaised reviews. I really appréciate thé fait that you always put yourself in the header of the consumer, you understand that we all have different budgets and always make your best to be partial. Thanks for that, greetings from Morocco 🙏🏿

What is the song name that played on speaker test

If i were to use this just for college (note taking, watching youtube, writing essays etc.) and switch out of windows s, would it be worth to buy?

@slashsnake9127

3 жыл бұрын

No

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

@@slashsnake9127 Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about. I the SG2 and use it more than my SP7. It runs MS Office, R-studio statistical software, has a great battery (11-12 hours of KZread viewing), 1080p webcam, face recongition, touchscreen, pen support, detachable keyboard, and the internet does not lag (maybe .5 seconds slower than my SP7). Also, it is extremely light weight and portable, and I can even download and use throttlestop.

Do you think it's fast enough to watch Netflix and Twitch streams on? That's pretty much everything i will use it for.

Not the fastest tablet out there, but do u think leaving it in S mode might have been a better move?

I picked one up to use as a portable monitor for my Dell XPS 13.3" 2-in-1. With the addition of using it as a notebook for school (OneNote), and for lighter duty tasks. I'm planning to keep it in S-Mode as long as VitalSource Bookshelf and OneNote will run on it, and assuming the screen projection functions in S-Mode... Otherwise, I'll look to max out Virtual RAM and see what happens. If it's too show, Microsoft will get it back and I'll grab the larger Surface Pro, but that is actually larger than I want for my portable option.

Thank you for the honest review! That's slowness is a game killer....

The older Surface Pro models can often go for

@rimadharne4940

4 жыл бұрын

And the less weight

@nguyenloc98

4 жыл бұрын

People usually buy an 10 inch device for: their child, or their second device (they already have a powerful PC), so I think Surface Go just fine with these purpose, or maybe pay for and 8GB 128 GB SSD pentium model for 529$, they much faster, much performance that can use everyday.

Getting tired of all Surface iPad comparisons. Try drug-and-drop or multi-tasking or programing or gaming or Office or coping a sheet and pic. I can even make my Surface Go my only computer. And I use it in the pass 1 and half years as a CS student. iPad is fantastic but still is the bigger phone without phoning support.

@sharondslater2774

4 жыл бұрын

Gave away my iPad Pro 2 days after Surface Go arrived. Since I am home bound due to Covid-19 I"ll await vaccine then buy Surface Go 2. My Surface Go is my media player for bathroom and kitchen right now and I still use MS Cloud of active Word and Excel docs. It works as companion to my Razer 15 inch.

So i just bought it, my typecover has a HUGE DELAY when i press the keys, have to hold them around 5 seconds to type a letter. Anyone have any tips? 😭

I have the go 2 m3 model. Its not terrible. It works ok for most tasks I do while out from the house. It does have expandable storage which helps. I think some more ram would help though. I would not recommend it to anyone who wanted to do extensive tasks on the daily though.

"This thing sucks. Click the affiliate link below to buy one today." XD

how about the maxed out version? how well does that one work? all tech reviewers are concentrating on the base model but Im really interested in the performance of the device can give.

@yab3146

4 жыл бұрын

Just buy another windows laptop for 509 dollars, those come with a keyboard, 10th Gen intel processors and atleast 8gigs of ram

@nic_ccc3366

4 жыл бұрын

@@yab3146 You're missing the point of the Surface line. It's for people who want 2-in-1 functionality. If you don't need the pen/tablet, then of course there are better laptops out there for the price.

@youryoui524

4 жыл бұрын

i woudn’t bother trying... once you hit the maxed out version, you now compare that model to the best fit configuration of the 2019 iPad Air instead. i think you know how much favor still tilts to Apple just with what you get with either iPad Air by itself or full package...

@yab3146

4 жыл бұрын

@@nic_ccc3366 then get a pro 7,the surface go is irrelevant at 650 dollars when the pro 7 does not cost that much more and is infinitely better

@nic_ccc3366

4 жыл бұрын

yousef AB I agree the Pro is better value for a bit extra, but the difference is the size - some people want this 10" form factor and are happy to sacrifice some performance for it. I had the Pro 2017 but downsized to the Go last year. I run my small business on it and love it.

What is the best tablet for just watching 4k KZread videos ? And a few websites once in a while. I mostly use my tablet for KZread , Netflix, prime video , Hulu ect. Just streaming video

Is it works good with coding in NetBeans?

It's so weird though. I have the Surface Go 1 with 128GB SSD and the same processor and mine is perfectly ok. The only time I have an issue is when I leave it in the sun and it heats up. But everything is smooth, even running an external screen at 1080p. I think the eMMC storage is the problem here and not the processor. But, in saying that, I got my one for £ 399 with the keyboard + pen. So I guess the new pricing is very very weird

Did you try using chrome instead of edge? The new Edge browser is slow compared to the latest chrome after Edge switched to blink engine.

@raresmacovei8382

4 жыл бұрын

New Edge is slow compared to Chrome? Not at all, lol.

@winjaywin

4 жыл бұрын

@@raresmacovei8382 I don't know. The old Edge was faster than chrome. But after updating to the new edge, its horribly slow on my lenovo thinkpad with 6th gen i5. Its like it's not using cpu. Maybe it's just for me.

Strange I have the first Surface Go 8Gb and it's not the fastest thing but it's not as slow as this but then again it has a 128 SSD and not the slow 64 GB eMMC based storage the base model has but I don't know maybe a bios update will solve some of these issues.

Hey bro can you compare the Lenovo chrome book duet with the go 2

I'm totally fine with the base model or M3. My laptop's great but has a sucky webcam.

First 4gb is not enough these days for anything. Also, what web browser were you using. If you went out of S mode I’m guessing Chrome which always runs horribly on PC.

I have the basic model in S mode and it does everything I wanted to do. Including WPS and other work programs. In my humble review, it's not the fastest computer on the block, but it does what it is supposed to do. If you take it out of S mode, that's where things get bottlenecked. I'm just keeping mine in S mode because I can do everything I want. I got the computer the alcantara keyboard and mouse for 500 bucks. Find a better deal than that.

@Supcuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

Enjoyed this review, thought it was fair and honest. Definitely agree that the base model is probably going to be frustrating more often than not. It is meant primarily for use in schools (and it's actually the best selling Surface device because of that). The Go is for people who want portability above everything else. The m3 model is good enough to be many people's only computer, but only if portability is the most important thing to you.

@christophercruz7373

4 жыл бұрын

this is not a fair review. Did you not hear him saying he bought the base model on purpose just for the sole fact to trash it against the iPad? If a consumer wanted an iPad they would buy an iPad! What about the consumer has an iPad but needs a Windows device to run other programs and dont want to spend a lot of money? The reviewer never focused on that aspect.

@nic_ccc3366

4 жыл бұрын

CHRISTOPHER CRUZ I agree but I think it's as fair a review you'll get from an Apple channel lol. IMO the iPad and Surface are different devices catering to different types of users.

@nic_ccc3366

4 жыл бұрын

AniMeusic This device really isn't for people who want to run the Adobe suite... It's for people who just need to do basic office tasks. Microsoft actually intended this as a competitor to the iPad and Chromebook in the education space, I.e.for little kids to use. I think in that context, the Go makes much more sense.

I still use the Old #SurfacePro3 base model today and it works perfectly fine after some tweaks. By Disabling/ Uninstalling some Apps, Features and #Windows Services the New #SurfaceGo2 will Perform way better than my old #Surface. But yes I totally agree with everything said in this video. If you go for the base model make sure to uninstall unnecessary apps or transfer them to the SD Card, actually save and download everything in the SD card or in the cloud if possible. And don’t push it, it’s meant to be a portable complementary 2 in 1 #computer.

For the performance did you make it so it’s optimised for performance than “appearance”

@raffikkiz

4 жыл бұрын

He did. He showed out about half way through the video

I have a Surface Go 1 base model. I almost exclusively use it in battery saver mode and it works fine. Mind you I am not using it for photo editing. Pixel Art, note taking, and reading are my biggest uses on it. It's fairly fast even on battery saver, it certainly doesn't scream, but I'm not waiting around for apps to load either. I've said this on a LOT of Surface Go 1 reviews that spend more time complaining about its shortcomings over what it does well at it's price point. I will concede that the iPad is faster than it, absolutely, and the iPad can do most of what the go can do, and do it better in many aspects. However, the Go and Go 2 are Full Windows 10 Machines. So you do have access to quite a lot of things not available on an iPad, or galaxy tab, and as such affords the same usability when it comes to how you interact with files on it. The Go is completely a companion device, It's a great little windows machine if your not looking to do processor heavy tasks or game. Though if your looking at older games it can run some of them really well, the higher end one can even somehow run skyrim lol, but that isn't what it's for. It really is a no BS small form factor tablet for someone who doesn't use apple at all. It makes a great video call machine, it's not the best for drawing, but with one note it makes a great digital notebook. It runs videos really well on KZread and other streaming services. It fills a niche in the market for people who want some of the comforts the surface tablet line offers without the higher price tag of the surface pro machines. I have the base model, but I would recommend the higher spec model to most people solely on the idea of in most cases you want to over spec for your use case as much as you can reasonably do so when buying a device you plan to use for several years or more. I've been using windows machines for years and I have a certain set of features I wanted for a portable nearly pocketable device, and the Go fit that need at the time. I will likely continue to use it for the next few years as a companion to my desktop. I'm also waiting on the next iPad Mini to release to get and use as a companion to my MBP.

You should have also tested the performance when its plugged in. I reckon it would be better.

Is this good for gaming/games

with that music id pick the surface 100 times over the ipad ;)

@thefancyshot

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! The sound was lower but so much better

@famishedrj3

3 жыл бұрын

@@thefancyshot I think he made that comment because the music is so garabage he'd rather it be silent than loud lol.

That’s why I love my ipads. They feel so fast compared to most laptops.And what’s the use of full windows if you can’t even run full basic apps without frustration?

@abhisheksinha8776

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@kaptnwelpe5322

4 жыл бұрын

Can you run a FULL Microsoft 365 suite on an iPad? You can't even run a full Microsoft OneNote 2016 (which is included in 365 for a good reason) on a Mac - plugins are not supported on MacOS... Office usage etc. is fine - once its loaded. And 20 seconds sounds a lot, but is totally acceptable for most people...

@yuyas.4823

4 жыл бұрын

@@kaptnwelpe5322 Well you CAN run Microsoft office smooth on Mac and iPad. I've never heard about these Microsoft apps, and ur getting both Apple and Microsoft

@qwertyzxaszc6323

4 жыл бұрын

miine YepI have 3600n my ipad

I do believe the Surface GO2 can be bought with 4Gb Ram and the 64GB eMMC Storage and a m3 processor at some EUR/USD 50 premium (at least in Europe). It is sold as a Business solution.

I sold my original Surface Go for the 2020 MacBook Air. Nothing bad to say about the Surface. Great device! I just wanted some bigger and always wanted a Mac. If I ever switch back to Windows, I’d get maybe a Surface Pro or Surface Laptop.

Just an FYI for new buyers, look at the Surface Pro 2017/ Surface Pro 5 or 4. The i5 7300U 8GB Pro 5 can be found around $500 and is over 4X the performance of the Go in Speedometer. It’s also 2X faster in Single Core and Multicore in Cinebench. Yikes! The i5 6300U 8GB Pro 4 is also significantly faster than the Go (~10% slower than the Pro 5) and can be found around $400.

@macktevinfraterin9947

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

Actually surface go 2 purpose is for student, or a second device for normal people, that people can bring everywhere to read and annotate PDF, takes note, have a online meeting, make a presentation,... don't use it (the lowest specs) as the only device. And as we know, iPad cannot run Adobe Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC or any x64_86 application, ... so cannot compare. And compare to iPad Air WIFI 64GB for 499$, you can buy the 8gb 128gb Surface Go 2 version for 529$, you will see a much faster device that can run both store app or x86_64 app that work very great.

Comparing a tablet running a mobile OS that has been worked on for a decade to a device that runs actual desktop versions of programs is...a really bad comparison to make and a slick way to highlight your Apple bias. The Go 2 should honestly be compared to the Macbook Air to be fair. Even in that comparison, the Air is better value despite its own weak cooling problems. That being said, the Surface Go isn't a good idea at stock. I used a Surface Go last year for everything. The processor was a real bottleneck, but I adapted. Microsoft should have honestly looked at Dell's Latitude tablet line or the HP Elite series for inspiration because it fit a fan in the chassis, a better heat sink, a quad core processor and was able to be taken apart to be serviced to have the fans cleaned and had better performance over load than the average tablet. If Microsoft did this, it would have cut into Surface Pro sales for sure, but that's the risk you have to take. An 11.6 inch Surface Pro with a fan, large heat sink and an Ice Lake processor at the current price point of the Go, including the keyboard and pen for free would have been more competitive. Would it have been heavier? Yes. Would it have been more usable and put up a fight? Yes. But for it to be effective in any form of editing, it would need a more capable GPU. This is where a Renoir processor would have worked and helped minimize the price.

@mr.klunee4103

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, you could get a used surface pro 6 for lower price. But a Renoir based surface pro would be awesome

@raresmacovei8382

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, everything "touch related" in Windows should've been amazing on touch at this point, given they've been working on making Windows more touch optimized since late 2011 then Windows 8 Developer Previews launched. And yet...Tablet mode got downgraded. Edge got downgraded. Barely any improvements vs W8 from 8 years ago.

How do you feel about this product if your just using it for excel?

@mrplasma7094

3 жыл бұрын

still sucks for that

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrplasma7094 He asked about the SG2, not an iPad...lol

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

The base model is for kids (see MS video ads). Get the $549 model and you will be fine...

Can you compare the Samsung Tab s6 with surface Go 2?

@afistfulofpimples1745

4 жыл бұрын

No don't

has anyone tried installing and running SPSS on this device??? please

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

I can run R-studio on my $549 model. Take a a few second longer than my SP7, but it works...

Using a Gen1 Go, and can't understand how a single page loading stops the computer. All I can imagine is the "background" task was a major is update or the first file indexing

I have the 549 version and its perfect for my needs. Was going to buy the Galaxy tab S7 until I saw this.

@NeerajSinha31

3 жыл бұрын

Are you happy with your decision?

Can you please review the Surface Book 3 as well?

Anyone knows what song starts at 5:25? It's super smooth.

@yuyas.4823

4 жыл бұрын

you can play that song in speakers and ask siri what song it is or something idk

If working in an enterprise and using office 365 with security policies, this surface go would be very useful. Enterprise office with policies does not work well with ios/Android including excel plugins (accountants with Oracle databases), and Mac version is worse (why?). But then again, most enterprises would provide the hardware already....so get an iPad for convenience use :)

I'm using the Pentium Gold 8GB Ram with SSD. It's enough to use as onsite construction note, review and meeting pad. Paperwork, check CAD drawings, annotate etc. Cheap enough to not care if it dies or employee breaks it.

@msp5138

3 жыл бұрын

Stop talking logic on an Apple fanbois channel, you might get banned...lol

As a lifelong Windows user with a dual screen Windows 10 Zenbook hooked to my TV as my daily, the best mobile computing solution today is whichever iPad suits your size and budget. iPad Pro is expensive but its worth it. No bs lag, great speakers, amazing screen, all day battery or if you need a little more just get a power pack, lightweight, plays call of duty, hookup a midi keyboard and you have a ton of vst pianos and synths, you can make beats on it and the software is touch optimized and simplified, midi drivers are a lot faster than windows, Digital art is a no brainier on an iPad, iPad can be used as a Cintiq when paired to your desktop as well, if you want a cheaper pencil get a Logitech crayon. You can use the iPad as a second screen (or as a WACOM tablet) for your laptop/desktop/mediapc. Adblock works on Safari. Screen Resolution is better than 1080p so you can read a full webpage all at once unlike on a normal laptop. I use a windows pc, and Android phone and an iPad and would not give up any of them because they each fill a need. On the go, I use the phone and the iPad or if going to work all day in an office - The laptop (plugged in), the iPad as second screen and of course my phone as well. Anyways the last thing to come with me is the laptop. That said, if I had no phone, no tv, no computer and no tablet and only a $500 budget. I'd spend $375 on a Note9 and $75 on a TV, $25 on an hdmi usbC dongle, $25 on a bluetooth keyboard/mouse and use Samsung Dex as my desktop on a Note9. The real answer is cheap windows desktop/laptop minimum 8gb-16gb ram, cheap current android phone and cheap current iPad. Add money to taste. If I had a Surface Go 2 4gb ram + pentium, I'd only use it as a screen and keyboard for Samsung Dex from my Note 9.

For this to be fair and not just be an Apple fanboy review, the title should have said “Get the m3 model,of Surface go, don’t bother with the base model”. I have the m3 model and seriously I cannot understand why anyone would buy the base model “on purpose”. Plus, the Surface go like you said would be great for select users (like myself) . I love this model because I am replacing my Surface Pro 4/i5/4GB Ram model and figured this was comparable but with a smaller form factor which suits my needs. If a consumer wants a tablet like an iPad; guess what? They will buy an iPad! You don’t need to do a comparison video because it’s pointless. If a consumer was looking for a Windows machine in a small form and inexpensive, they will buy the Surface Go and presumably buy the type cover if thy feel they really need it. But the Surface Go can use any Bluetooth mouse or keyboard widely available so if that consumer has one then the Surface Go 2 will be their choice. So let’s stop the Surface Go 2 hate and just remember that consumers are always looking for something that will suit that individual. Not every consumer is going to edit on Photoshop or do heavy video editing. That’s not what device is designed for. This is an entry level Surface device that’s affordable for someone looking to buy a Surface.

@sharondslater2774

4 жыл бұрын

amen

It may be bad for a lot of uses, but if you are looking for something that works as a small laptop/tablet hybrid for use with Shadow PC, this thing is perfect IMO.

@AnonMom

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is what I was thinking about. I wanted to use it for shadow & oculus quest 2.

i wonder how it compares with the Lenovo Duet Chromebook

Yeah, but shouldn’t you be able to use just the M3 processor with just the WiFi and not WiFi + LTE and get the same results as the recommended one??

Hey Microsoft.... time to switch to AMD chips... For performance and price

@MarouaneTF

4 жыл бұрын

They should put at least an athlon 300g its like 50 dollars and it has an integrated gpu that smokes the imtel hd 615

@mr.klunee4103

4 жыл бұрын

Wrong answer...mobile market very different than desktop cpus, Ice Lake has still proven leader in single core performance and performance per watt (better battery life and less heat output). Unless ryzen 4000 can come through, but I still wouldn't think that would be an ideal choice.

@Rvndrkk

4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.klunee4103 ryzen 4000 mobile chips are out already in laptops and they are pretty sick.

@mr.klunee4103

4 жыл бұрын

Ravendark true but I don't think it's a good fit for this device. For those who need the extra horsepower from Ryzen 4000 (or core i5/i7) they should get something else. I'd LOVE to see Ryzen make it into the surface pro/book which was a missed opportunity with the surface book 3 imo, but those who are buying a Surface Go will put battery life before high performance.

Maybe use Chromium Edge instead of the old one

It may just be the low amount of ram holding this thing back. I have the 8gb original Surface Go and don't have any issues having multiple app/tabs open doing basic things