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Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:?Internal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.6 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 4

Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

▼Worse than 67% of tablets
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 71% of tablets
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,872 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 67% of tablets
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Available versions:
2GB + 32GB
Other versions:
2GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

5.5
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,872 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 8.4 points, which is lower than 81.3% of Tablets.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
?
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4
▼ Worse than 64% of models
This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 64% of tablets and equal to those in 0.8% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1080
Screen resolution
1920×1080
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1080 which is lower than that of 61% of tablets and equal to that of 2.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
208 ppi
Pixel density
208 ppi
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 208 ppi which is lower than that of 58.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
▲ Better than 78% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display glass which is stronger than that on 78.2% of tablets and equal to that on 1.9% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
3.5 MP
Front camera megapixels
3.5 MP
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 3.5 MP which is lower than in 51.2% of tablets and equal to that in 0.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
▲ Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,257 mAh
Battery capacity
4,257 mAh
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,257 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 81.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
24 W
Charging speed
24 W
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 24 W which is faster than in 69% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.4% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Battery life
8 hours
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
Operating system
Windows
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
▲ Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
▼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
676 g
Weight
676 g
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 676 g which is heavier than 86.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
Backlit keyboard
yes
★ Better than 90% of models
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
▼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 68 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    72
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (72 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    72 vs 4
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 4
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    Backlit keyboard
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 0.5 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    10.6 inches
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    24 W
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (24 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    24 W vs 18 W
  • 74.6% more popular
    Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.4 vs 4.8).
    8.4 vs 4.81
  • 68 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    72
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (72 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    72 vs 4
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 4
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 0.5 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    10.6 inches
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    24 W
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (24 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    24 W vs 18 W
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    Backlit keyboard
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 35.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,257 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4257 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,257 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.46 vs 7.1).
    6.46 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    12.8 GB/s
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 5% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.9 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 7.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    208 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (208 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    208 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 20 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    380 nits
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    380 nits vs 400 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1920×1080
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1920×1080 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1920×1080 vs 1920×1200
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 13 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    208 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (208 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    208 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    HDR photo mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 1.5 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    3.5 MP
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (3.5 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    3.5 MP vs 5 MP
  • 35.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,257 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4257 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,257 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    Widgets support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 38% heavier
    Weight
    676 g
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (676 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    676 g vs 490 g
  • 99.3 mm wider
    Width
    274.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (274.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    274.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    October 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.9 mm vs 8.0 mm

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19/02/2014
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theguardian.com
21/10/2013
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gizmodo.com
21/10/2013
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cnet.com
20/10/2013
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14/03/2014
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09/05/2014
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whathifi.com
26/02/2014
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theverge.com
20/10/2013
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21/10/2013
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23/10/2013
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12/02/2014
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15/11/2013
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22/10/2013
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04/11/2013
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notebookcheck.com
06/10/2013
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21/10/2013
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13/12/2003
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14/02/2005
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10/12/2013
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11/11/2013
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22/04/2014
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29/10/2013
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31/10/2013
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What we like about Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Sleek and sturdy magnesium alloy build quality
  • Vibrant 10.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display with wide viewing angles
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 9 to 11+ hours
  • Improved dual-position kickstand for better lap use
  • Snappy performance for web browsing and office tasks via the Tegra 4 processor
  • Includes full Microsoft Office 2013 RT for free

What we don't like about Microsoft Surface 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Windows RT operating system cannot run legacy desktop (.exe) programs
  • Limited selection of apps in the Windows Store compared to iOS or Android
  • Essential accessories like the Type Cover or Surface Pen are sold separately
  • Significant portion of internal storage (approx. 7GB) is taken up by the OS
  • Loose and bulky proprietary power connector
  • Occasional software bugs, such as the App Store failing to load or touchscreen unresponsiveness

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface 2 is a portable 10.6-inch tablet featuring a vibrant 1920 x 1080 Full HD display and a versatile dual-angle integrated kickstand. Driven by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, it offers a refined magnesium-alloy design that is both thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Key advantages include its crisp screen, full-size USB 3.0 port, microSD expansion, and pre-installed Microsoft Office RT 2013, making it a strong tool for light productivity. However, it is limited by the Windows RT 8.1 operating system, which cannot run standard desktop programs and has a restricted app selection compared to competitors.

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