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Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.5 inchesChipset:Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y

Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 63% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 56%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

7.0

Camera

14%

5.6

Battery

12%

8.5

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

7.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 61%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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
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▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

7.0

Camera

14%

5.6

Battery

12%

8.5

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

7.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

6.6
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) has a user popularity of 8.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% of Tablets.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.3
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 45% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
961 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 961 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 57.6% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
This tablet uses the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 55.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1280
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1280 which is higher than that of 66.4% of tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
220 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 220 ppi which is lower than that of 50.2% of tablets and equal to that of 1.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass which is stronger than that on 80.1% of tablets and equal to that on 11.2% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
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
3,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 92.5% of tablets and equal to those in 1% of tablets.
Charging speed
24 W
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
11 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
544 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 544 g which is heavier than 64.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
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
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 70% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 6.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
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    Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.55 vs 8.000).
    8.55 vs 8
  • 86% more popular
    Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.95 vs 4.8).
    8.95 vs 4.81
  • 70% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, the average tablet does not. 0.00% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 20 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (24 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    24 vs 4
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 30.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (850 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 31.8% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (961 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    961 points vs 729 points
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 962 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (962 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    962 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (1920×1280 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    1920×1280 vs 1920×1200
  • 0.4 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (402 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    402 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    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
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 46.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    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
  • 81 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (320 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    320 nits vs 401 nits
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    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
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    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
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 81 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (320 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    320 nits vs 401 nits
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (220 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    220 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 46.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 11% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (544 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    544 g vs 490 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
ITEACH Skillz
≈ estimated
31/07/2024
Hands-on review · pen, keyboard and everyday use
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi is recommended for light everyday users, but not for text-heavy work.
7.0
Silence Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
07/07/2023
Windows 10 install · performance and disk benchmark tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi runs Windows 10 smoothly, though its write speeds are fairly weak.
6.5
LongRhino
✓ explicit
26/06/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, speakers and storage
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi is a good cheap device for light use, held back by slow storage and speed.
8.0
innoiso
≈ estimated
11/04/2022
Hands-on review · two months of use
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi has an excellent keyboard and trackpad, but Windows 11 on a tablet and limited performance hold it back.
7.0
SoulOfTech
≈ estimated
24/10/2021
Unboxing and review · battery, benchmarks and display tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi is a good day-to-day tablet with a great screen and build, but weak for heavy work and battery life.
5.0
The Tech Chap
≈ estimated
22/10/2021
Hands-on review · performance, battery and gaming tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi is a disappointing upgrade; a regular laptop is better for most people in performance and battery life.
7.0
Unboxio
≈ estimated
26/12/2025
Used-market review · build, storage and performance
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi is still a good light option for basic tasks, but limited storage and performance hold it back.
7.0
Silence Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
04/12/2022
Comparison · 8GB vs 4GB model with apps, video and benchmarks
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi's 8GB model handles several apps better, but it is still not fast enough for heavy work.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pcmag.com
05/10/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review - PCMag
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theverge.com
07/10/2021
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: left behind | The Verge
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theguardian.com
25/10/2021
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: small Windows 11 tablet can't keep up | The Guardian
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zdnet.com
15/11/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: A portable and versatile 2-in-1, but battery life disappoints | ZDNet
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techadvisor.com
09/12/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review: Seen It All Before - Tech Advisor
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rtings.com
09/02/2022
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 (2021) Laptop Review - RTINGS.com
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techradar.com
30/08/2024
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review - TechRadar
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reviewed.com
11/10/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - Reviewed Would you like to compare the battery life or processor performance benchmarks from these specific reviews?
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expertreviews.co.uk
14/07/2022
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: A gutless wonder | Expert Reviews
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notebookcheck.net
18/03/2026
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uk.pcmag.com
2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Go 3 - Review 2021 - PCMag UK
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tomsguide.com
12/10/2021
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 review
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gq-magazine.co.uk
02/11/2021
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notebookcheck.com
15/10/2021
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chip.de
12/10/2023
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pcwelt.de
17/12/2021
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chip.de
04/11/2021
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inside-digital.de
18/12/2021
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computerbild.de
24/11/2022
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phonandroid.com
22/11/2021
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Test Surface Go 3: notre avis complet sur la tablette de Microsoft
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What customers like about Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

  • Premium magnesium chassis with excellent build quality
  • Sharp and bright 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display
  • Outstanding 1080p webcam and high-quality microphones for video calls
  • Highly portable, lightweight design (approx. 1.2 lbs) ideal for travel
  • Sturdy integrated kickstand with a wide range of motion
  • Silent, fanless operation even under load
  • Includes a microSD card reader for easy storage expansion

What customers don't like about Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

  • Disappointing battery life, often lasting only 4–6 hours in real-world use
  • Weak performance, especially on the base 4GB RAM/64GB eMMC model
  • Essential accessories like the Type Cover and Surface Pen are sold separately
  • High total cost when adding necessary accessories compared to competitors
  • Limited port selection with only one USB-C port
  • Thick bezels compared to modern tablet and laptop designs
  • Windows 11 can feel sluggish and isn't fully optimized for a pure touch experience

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 WiFi (4GB/64GB) is an ultra-portable 2-in-1 tablet featuring a 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a 1920 x 1280 resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. This entry-level model is powered by an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y dual-core processor, 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, running Windows 11 in S mode. Key characteristics include its premium magnesium chassis with a built-in adjustable kickstand, a high-quality 5MP 1080p front-facing webcam for Windows Hello facial recognition, and a versatile port selection comprising USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSDXC card reader. Main pros are its lightweight design starting at 544 grams, excellent build quality, and a bright, colour-accurate display suitable for media consumption and light productivity. However, notable cons include lackluster performance due to the base processor and slow eMMC storage, limited 4GB memory for multitasking, and a battery life that often falls short of a full workday, typically lasting between 6 to 8 hours.

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