

However, it’s heavier compared to other similar tablets the iPad Air weighs exactly one pound and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 weighs 1.1 pounds. The Surface Go 3 is 0.33-inches thick, about as thick as the 2020 iPad Air. The back of the tablet has an incredibly sturdy kickstand, too. The platinum-colored magnesium chassis feels smooth and pleasant to hold, and the buttons are stiff but easy to click. If you gave the Surface Go 3 a cursory glance, you would be forgiven for thinking it’s way more expensive than it is. The magnesium body and sturdy kickstand give the Surface Go 3 an elegant feel. The Surface detachable type cover and the Surface stylus pen are sold separately for $99 each, which tacks on $200 to the total price of the laptop if you decide to buy those. The model we tested costs $629, although you can get a $399-version with an Intel Pentium Gold processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, or a $549 model with the same Pentium processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. Accessories: None detachable Surface keyboard and Surface Pen sold separately.Weight: 1.2 lb (not including accessories).Ports: 1x USB-C port, 1x 3.5mm audio jack.Display: 10.5-inch 1080p PixelSense Display.Here are the specs of the tablet we tested: Surface Book 2 owners, do you plan to update in the near future? Does the end of support bother you? Let us know in the comments.The Surface Go 3 is sold as a single tablet-the pen and keyboard are sold separately.

The Surface Book 2 is one of the oldest Surface devices to officially support Windows 11, so a steady flow of new capabilities, such as the recently released Windows 11 "Moment 3" update or the upcoming version 23H2, should be guaranteed for you for a couple more years. It will continue getting Windows updates and features but do not expect Microsoft to ship new drivers or firmware. The end of support does not mean you should throw away your Surface Book 2. As a result, the computer could not keep its battery charged when connected. The Surface Book 2 consumed 105W of power under load in "Best Performance" mode, while the PSU could only supply 95W max. Still, the computer was not flawless-buyers and media outlets quickly noticed a significant flaw with the laptop's power supply that could not keep up with the power draw of the high-end 15-inch configurations. You can check out our Surface Book 2 review here. Customers and reviewers praised the Surface Book 2 as a well-balanced device with notable improvements across all areas, such as improved ports, better thermals, snappier performance, larger display, etc.
