Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020

Microsoft
48 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

Samsung
74 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 S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

93 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is widely praised for its fast performance, bright screen, and excellent battery life. Users love the included S-Pen and find it perfect for note-taking, drawing, and casual gaming. The sound quality is surprisingly good, though some miss the headphone jack. Overall, it offers great value as a mid-range tablet that handles daily tasks smoothly.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Great battery life
  • Bright and smooth screen
  • Good sound quality
  • S-Pen included with soft nib
Cons
  • No headphone jack
  • Case can be fussy to set up
  • Camera quality is decent only
  • Desktop mode needs improvement
  • No OLED display
👍 Performance speed 6
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Screen quality 5
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 S pen experience 4
👍 Value for money 3

Scores

Art Design
Microsoft
54
Samsung
73
Reading
Microsoft
44
Samsung
72
Student
Microsoft
48
Samsung
72
Entertainment
Microsoft
50
Samsung
69
Productivity
Microsoft
45
Samsung
65
Business
Microsoft
43
Samsung
64

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE
Processor
CPU1.7 GHz pentiumSamsung Exynos★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
15,655
Cores28★
GPUIntel HD Graphics 615—
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4★—
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✓✓
Display
Size10.5"10.9"
Resolution1920 px2304 px★
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh Rate—90 Hz★
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.3★
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface PenS Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock✓✓
IP Rating—IP68
Physical
Weight0.54 kg0.50 kg★
OSWindows 10 Home in S ModeAndroid

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 (72nd percentile)
  • Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
  • Below average battery (29th percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

  • Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE

Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment