Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
Most buyers are thrilled with the refurbished Surface Go 2, praising its speed, flawless operation, and excellent video and audio quality. However, a few experienced cosmetic issues like scratches and a degraded battery at 67% capacity with 566 cycles, which significantly dampened their satisfaction. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about refurbishment consistency.
Pros
- Fast OS loading and operation
- Excellent video quality
- Satisfactory audio quality
- Flawless performance (when in good condition)
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Battery degradation (67% capacity, 566 cycles)
- Cosmetic scratches and scuffs
- Sticky residue on device
- BitLocker and TPM disabled
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
The Xiaomi Pad is widely praised for its excellent value, smooth performance, and vibrant display. Users highlight the fast 144Hz refresh rate, good battery life, and premium build quality. A few note that the auto refresh rate can slow the tablet and that competitors like the Honor Magic Pad 2 offer more for the price, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Smooth 144Hz display
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
- Fast charging with included 45W charger
Cons
- Auto refresh rate can slow tablet
- Competitors offer more for the price
- No latest Snapdragon CPU
- Slow charging without proper adapter
- No OS updates from Xiaomi
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core m3-8100Y★ | 2800 MHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | Integrated | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 11.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Dial | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 45 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average screen (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.