Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 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
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core m3-8100Y★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2★ | 1 |
| GPU | Integrated | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2944 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Dial | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 0.64 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)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
