


It’s 1,920 x 1,280 panel is vibrant, bright, and sharp. A laptop at that price is probably not even 1080p, and is probably dim and saturated. The screen itself is beautiful, especially for a $399 device. You can charge with either the USB-C port or the Surface Connect dock, which is helpful if you want to charge while plugging in USB accessories.

Like the original, the Surface Go 2 includes a USB-C port, a Surface Connect dock, a headphone jack, and a MicroSD card slot. Nothing has changed from a port perspective. Of course, the bottom bezel does allows the Type Cover keyboard to sit up at its angle. I’ve been spoiled by the best laptops that do far more to increase the screen-to-body ratio. To avoid growing in size, the Surface Go 2 has slightly smaller side bezels than its predecessor. The ability to hold and operate the device in one hand is crucial. The Go 2’s portability is what differentiates itself from the Surface Pro and allows it to compete with the iPad. The screen itself is beautiful, especially for a $399 device.ĭespite the increased screen size, Microsoft added just 0.05 pounds to the weight of the device, which is important.
