Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 4GB - 64GB

Name: Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 4GB - 64GB
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: 859980
Price: 408 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8.6 (17 reviews)

Review is 8,6 out of 10, based on 17 reviews.
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Key specs

	Screen size	10,5 inches
	Processor	Intel Pentium Gold
	Internal RAM	4 GB
	Total storage capacity	64 GB
	Video card	Intel HD Graphics 615
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Touchscreen
	Windows OS version	Windows 10 in S mode

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Pros and cons

According to our laptop expert

On the touchscreen, you can swipe through your apps with with your finger and quickly edit a note or email.
With Windows 10 in S mode, you can install applications from the Microsoft Store, so you're better protected from viruses.
As soon as the upgrade is available for your device, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free.
Multitasking is slow with an Intel Pentium Gold processor, so make sure you choose a laptop with at least an i5 processor if you want more than internet browsing and text processing.
The 10.5-inch screen is suitable for everyday tasks, but a small screen is less suitable for photo editing or watching movies.

Description

Note: The type cover isn't included by default, so you need to purchase it separately.

You can use the Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 8GB - 64GB as a laptop and as a tablet for basic tasks like typing reports and browsing the internet. Since it weighs just over half a kilogram, you can carry it in a bag and check your email or watch a Netflix series on the go. Thanks to the easily detachable Surface Type Cover (sold separately), you can choose whether you want to use the Surface Go as a laptop or as a tablet. The useful stand at the back allows you to place it somewhere, so you can comfortably make notes with the optional Surface Pen. The battery lasts about 10 hours, so you can easily take it with you all day without having to look for a socket.

Note: this laptop runs on Windows 10 in S Mode. Prefer the regular Windows 10? Turn off Windows in S mode via the Windows Store to use the full version of Windows 10.

Advice from our expert

Internet, email & text processing: suitable
Watching movies & series: suitable
Photo editing: unsuitable, at least i5 or Ryzen 5 processor
Video editing: unsuitable, at least i7 or Ryzen 7 processor
Gaming: unsuitable, at least GTX 1050 video card

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Manual(0.16 MB)
Power cable
Note: Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint aren't included with this laptop by default.
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Review is 6,8 out of 10.

No way to deliver a product

Beautiful design
Sharp image
Not delivered ready for use

I bought the Surface as a second chance. It was indicated that the product came from an exchange and therefore had some signs of use (scratches on the screen). Coolblue had taken such clear pictures of this that I assumed they were a lot worse. The scratches are no more than normal signs of use. So very satisfied in that regard. I am also very satisfied with the product itself.

What I am a lot less satisfied with is the condition in which the product was delivered to me. I think it has to do with the fact that the device was cleaned after the previous owner, but the version of Windows it came with was so barebones that it didn't even have a WiFi driver on it. Since I don't have an ethernet to usb C adapter, the next logical step was to download drivers on another PC>USB stick>Surface and then install them. Where it is not that Windows on the Surface is in S mode by default. This means that programs can only be installed directly from the online Microsoft App Store. MiFi then via tethering. Only I have to start a program that is on the MiFi itself and therefore does not come from the App store. You can disable S mode, but you can only do that in the App Store.... In short, installing the drivers manually was not possible.

I was at my wits end and thought CoolBlue might have a solution and called their helpdesk. I was on hold for about 30 minutes, after which I got an employee on the line and briefly explained the above. Gets put on hold again about 10 minutes later disconnects from the other end (could have been wrong in the line, felt the question was too difficult).

I eventually managed to solve it myself by connecting my phone via USB tethering, so performing the first Windows Update, after which WiFi connection was immediately possible.

This is no way to deliver a product. I have now managed to get out of the catch22, but I think many others here would have been completely stuck.

Review by:
Rutger
Date:
3 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Nice design, but entry-level model is too slow for me.

Nice design with handy stand
Feels sturdy and solid
It is a full-fledged Windows computer
I find it annoyingly slow sometimes

The entry-level model of the Surface Go 2 (with a Pentium CPU) feels very slow to me, and gets annoying at some point. Furthermore, it is a nice and solidly built Windows tablet/laptop.

Review by:
Dion Olsthoorn
Date:
3 September 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

compact 2 in 1 for on the go

passive cooling = completely silent
handy size to take with you
windows 10 in S mode = very safe
windows update takes a long time

I used a Chrome box with a 24" monitor. If I have many tabs open at the same time in Chrome, it is really slow.

I was looking for a compact laptop to work anywhere and to replace my Chrome box. In terms of software, I only need MS Office and the web browser to maintain my website. I also have Affinity Designer for my logo and marketing.

So I don't have high demands in terms of software. This means that the Surface Go 2 - despite the (very) slow CPU - still runs smoothly. Starting up and logging in goes very smoothly in combination with the excellent webcam. MS Office and adjusting my website go perfectly.

The only moment that I notice that it is a very slow computer is when there are major Windows updates to install. Fortunately, this is not an everyday occurrence.

Review by:
Maarten Wauters
Date:
10 September 2021
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	859980
	Manufacturer code	STV-00003
	Brand	Microsoft
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Key properties

Key properties
	Operating system	Windows
	Screen size	10,5 inches
	Processor	Intel Pentium Gold
	Internal RAM	4 GB
	Total storage capacity	64 GB
	Video card	Intel HD Graphics 615
	Touchscreen

Screen

Screen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Sharpness	WUXGA
	Resolution width	1920 pixels
	Resolution height	1280 pixels
	Refresh rate	60 Hz
	Screen reflection	Glossy
	Adaptive Sync

Processor

Processor
	Processor code name	Kaby Lake
	Processor cores	Dual-Core (2)
	Clock speed	1,7 GHz
	Turbo speed	1,7 GHz
	Cache memory	2 MB

RAM

RAM
	Memory composition	1x 4GB
	Memory slot 1	4 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	1

Storage

Storage
	Storage type	Flash
	SSD storage capacity	64 GB

Video card

Video card
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Windows OS version	Windows 10 in S mode
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	2-in-1
	Color	Silver
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Magnesium alloy
	Height	0,83 cm
	Width	24,5 cm
	Depth	17,5 cm
	Weight	0,522 kg

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless AX
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.0

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	1
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	HDMI Alternate Mode, USB, USB electricity
	USB version Female USB-C port	3.1
	Number of USB 3.1 Female USB-C port	1
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	Not included
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	2
	Sound reproduction	Stereo

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	Full HD (1080p)

Battery

Battery
	Battery technology	Lithium-ion
	Maximum battery life	9 hours
	Battery life according to customers	Standard

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's carry-in warranty	2 years

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Infrared camera

Software

Software
	Extra installed software

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