Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" GSRF 8VH-00001 Platinum 2021
Microsoft
38 Overall Score
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Lenovo
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" GSRF 8VH-00001 Platinum 2021
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Screen quality 3
Audio quality 3
Multitasking performance 2
Value for money 5
Included accessories 2
Initial lag 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" GSRF 8VH-00001 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" GSRF 8VH-00001 Platinum 2021
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
