Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

Microsoft
47 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

Samsung
82 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

65 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Portability 4
👍 Value for money 3
👎 Cosmetic condition 3
👎 Missing accessories 3
👎 Software issues 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design and build 2
👍 Integration with ecosystem 1
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Storage capacity 1

Scores

Art Design
Microsoft
53
Samsung
84
Entertainment
Microsoft
50
Samsung
83
Reading
Microsoft
44
Samsung
80
Student
Microsoft
48
Samsung
70
Productivity
Microsoft
44
Samsung
68
Business
Microsoft
43
Samsung
63

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6"
Processor
CPU1.7 GHz pentiumMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Cores28★
GPUIntel HD Graphics 615—
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSD★UFS
Expandable✓✓
Display
Size10.5"14.6"
Resolution1920 px2960 px★
PanelLCDAMOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface PenS Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock✓✓
IP Rating—IP68
Physical
Weight0.54 kg★0.69 kg
OSWindows 10 Home in S ModeAndroid 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 (22nd 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

Pricing

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6"

Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment