![]() ![]() Despite a rather small battery the tablet’s battery life was also surprisingly good. Even under extreme load we found no traces of thermal throttling. At least the Go features a microSD card reader for those who decide to opt for the cheaper option.Ĭonsidering the Go’s passive cooling solution we found the device’s performance during our stress test particularly enticing. Accordingly, potential buyers are almost forced to spend another $150 on the 128 GB SKU.Īt the end of the day it is every person’s individual decision whether or not 64 GB is enough. Why Microsoft has opted for just 64 GB of eMMC memory in the entry-level SKU remains a mystery to us. However, the expensive accessories might turn out to be a deal-breaker for some users. ![]() Microsoft’s Surface Go is an exceptionally well-built Windows tablet at a comparatively low price (for a Surface tablet). Regardless of price, this is quite a feat and will certainly be of importance for many potential buyers. Intel’s Pentium 4415Y was fast enough for a tablet, and the internal GPU was capable of playing 2160p videos smoothly and effortlessly. We were particularly impressed by the display, which added a lot of value to this low-cost budget device. The magnesium case was not just surprisingly light, but also very sturdy, and its surface textures felt comfortable to hold. Our overall impression was that this is indeed an exceptionally well-made high-quality tablet. In this case, the additional accessories will quickly add up. However, do not be fooled by its price if you intend to use the tablet as a full-fledged laptop. Microsoft’s Surface Go is a high-quality compact tablet available at a low price. When running just FurMark by itself the SoC got even hotter and peaked at 77 ☌ (~171 ☏).īy running 3DMark 11 immediately following our stress test we try to figure out whether sustained extreme load has an adverse effect on peak performance. When running Prime95 and FurMark for a full hour simultaneously the CPU reached a maximum of 67 ☌ (~153 ☏), however clock speeds were reduced to just 500 MHz under extreme simultaneous load due to the 6 W TDP that CPU and GPU have to share. The Surface Go managed to outperform almost every single one of its competitors under load, and ended up having to share first place with the Transformer Book. When idle, the device remained below the 30 ☌ (~86 ☏) threshold, and thus nice and cool. Accordingly, surface temperatures under load were comparatively high but still more than acceptable and far from painful (44 ☌ /~111 ☏ hotspot at the front, 43 ☌/~109 ☏ hotspot at the rear). Since this is a passively cooled device the entire case is used for heat dissipation. ![]()
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