Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its portability, battery life, and value for money, especially for work on the go. However, several verified buyers report receiving units with cosmetic damage, missing accessories like the keyboard, or software issues such as incorrect Windows installation and school-locked devices. Charging via USB-C is also a point of confusion, as it does not work despite some descriptions claiming otherwise.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good battery life (4-8+ hours)
- Great value for money
- Excellent condition (many units)
- Comes with free case (some)
Cons
- USB-C charging not functional
- Cosmetic damage on some units
- Missing keyboard/accessories
- Software issues (Windows install)
- School-locked devices
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung tablet, praising its speed, vibrant display, and lightweight design. Many highlight its seamless integration with other Samsung devices and the value of open-box purchases. The tablet is described as exceeding expectations and being worth the upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Vibrant display
- Lightweight design
- Seamless integration with Samsung devices
- Great value for open-box purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.7 GHz pentium | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 615 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.