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Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y
Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y (Surface Go 2 Series)
Processor
Intel Core m3-8100Y 2 x 1.1 - 3.4 GHz, Amber Lake-Y
Graphics adapter
Intel UHD Graphics 615
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR3-1866, Dual-Channel, on-Board
Display
10.50 inch 3:2, 1920 x 1280 pixel 220 PPI, 10-Point Capacitive, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, native pen support, NV105WAM-N31, IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, glossy: yes, detachable screen, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-Y + iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage
Toshiba KBG30ZPZ128G, 128 GB 
, 77 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, NFC, Sensors: Light sensor, acceleration sensor, gyroscope
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0, Snapdragon X16 LTE, LTE
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 245 x 175
Battery
27 Wh Lithium-Ion, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 9.5 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Primary Camera: 8 MPix
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24W PSU, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
790 g, Power Supply: 154 g
Price
800 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 79.41% - good
Average of 18 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 55%, performance: 66%, features: 57%, display: 85% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y

85.4% Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: Compact Convertible gets a bigger screen | Notebookcheck
Microsoft equips its compact convertible with a slightly larger screen and more pixels, but keeps the regular x86 processor compared to the Surface Pro X. But is the Surface Go 2 still competitive, and does the new screen affect the battery runtime?
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Tiny but not very mighty
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
All of which puts the Surface Go 2 in an awkward position. From a design and usability standpoint, it’s a gorgeous little thing. You can type for hours in comfort on the Type Cover keyboard, the display is stunning and the whole package is about as portable as laptops of any ilk get. It’s the careful attention that Microsoft has paid to the finer details, though, that I really love about it: the top quality webcam, excellent microphone and surprisingly good speakers. But the Surface Go 2 suffers from one big, unsurmountable weakness: it simply isn’t powerful enough. Indeed, the lack of performance means I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone for use as anything other than a second laptop – a companion device to use for the occasional job, maybe, but certainly not for all-day work. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 will do a sterling job albeit at a rather high price; those hunting for the maximum value, however, will be better off with a proper laptop like the Honor MagicBook 14 or a Google Pixelbook Go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Is this hybrid 2-in-1 worth buying?
Source: T3 English EN→zh-CN
The Surface Go 2 is something very specific, which other hybrids can’t compare with: a tablet that can double up as a Windows laptop. Beyond that, it has a first-class web cam, fantastic picture quality, decent audio and excellent battery life. And it looks wonderfully sleek and elegant to boot. To get all that for £499 is good value indeed. That said, if you're going to do more than the most basic laptop tasks, we'd recommend paying for extra storage and processing power. And that means the cost starts to go up. In short, if you want a powerful computer and aren’t bothered about separating into a tablet, you’d be better off buying a conventional Windows laptop. But if you’re set on a tablet-laptop hybrid, and want to do 'grown-up' computing rather than mess around in Android or iOS, the Surface Go 2 is our top recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Small but mighty
Source: Android Authority English EN→zh-CN
The Surface Go 2 is a fantastic little Windows tablet for entertainment and light workloads. The range offers a very affordable entry point into Microsoft’s Surface line-up and is one of the best value devices on the market right now. However, the costs quickly add up once you add the keyboard cover and Office software — and those who want to do more than surf the web will want to spring for the Core m3 model too. So the real cost of ownership probably starts at closer to the $700 mark. Fortunately, Microsoft offers an Essentials Bundle that works out a little cheaper than buying everything individually.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Is this hybrid 2-in-1 worth buying?
Source: T3 English EN→zh-CN
If you want a tablet you can turn into a real-life laptop, The Surface Go is the best in class. Just don’t expect it to match the power of a Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: Why?
Source: Tech2.in.com English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The 2020 iPad (Review), the cheap one, the one that costs Rs 28,000, which also happens to run on a 3-generations-old Apple SoC, offers a browser that’s five times as fast as the one on the fully specced-out Go 2, supports most Microsoft apps, is easily two to three times more powerful, has a tonne of apps, supports modern 3D games, has a better display, is slimmer and lighter, doesn’t get as hot, lasts twice as long, edits 4K videos… I could go on for ages. And I haven’t even mentioned how much more sensible and usable iPadOS is when compared to Windows 10 in tablet mode or that the stylus is very intuitive to use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2020
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: A capable 2-in-1 PC, but at a price
Source: The Indian Express English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Surface Go 2 is fast (at least the model I tested), portable, and the speakers are loud. For me, the Surface Go 2 shines because of its form factor and solid performance. I see the Surface Go 2 as the perfect device for someone like a blogger or author. While the Go 2 ships with a “real” desktop operating system — Windows 10, it is hard for me not to look at the new iPad Air. Not only is it priced on a lower side but the iPad Air is a better tablet any day. That said, the Surface Go 2 still fascinates me, despite being priced on a bit higher side in India.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Same size, bigger ambition
Source: It Pro English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Even if it’s no powerhouse, the Surface Go 2 sets a new standard for cheap Windows 2-in-1s. By tweaking and improving the already-accomplished Surface Go, without unduly jacking up the price, it’s even more successful at replicating the qualities of recent Surface Pro devices - even outdoing the current-gen Surface Pro 7 on battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
70% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review
Source: Slashgear English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
All that said, my perennial frustration with the Surface Go 2 arrived entirely because I’d start to mistake it for an everyday notebook. Then, though, you run into the constraints of its processor and the shortcomings of its keyboard. The knowledge of just how much you’d have to pay for that experience was never far behind.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Surface Go 2 Honest Review - Why I almost threw it out..
Source: Max Tech English Archive.org version
Microsoft's Surface Go 2 is a great budget tablet with a few really impressive features and specs for a low price of $400. However, there are a couple of huge issues that stop us from recommending it to our viewers.. I explain why in this review.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2020
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review
Source: Laptop Mag English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
With long battery life, thin bezels and decent performance, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, but don’t expect a miracle from this $399 tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: Don’T Push It
Source: The Verge English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
When Microsoft first announced the Surface Go back in 2018, it talked a lot about how transformative it could be to have a full Windows experience on such a small, portable device. As an avowed lover of tiny computers, I buy into that claim more than most. But even I have to ask myself if the trade-offs are worth it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Microsoft Surface Go 2
Source: PC Mag English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The markedly improved Microsoft Surface Go 2 offers better computing performance, a larger display, and longer battery life than the original, making it a solid work-from-home (and idle-time) companion among Windows tablets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: A gorgeous, pricey tablet with a decent CPU
Source: PC World English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Surface Go 2 debuts at an uncertain time. When everyone is sheltering in place, an ultramobile tablet for travelers isn’t especially valuable. On the other hand, students attending classes online could use a relatively low-cost Surface that’s optimized for videoconferencing as well as everyday web and office work.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: The awkward teenager
Source: Digital Trends English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Surface Go 2 is a device I want to love. In many ways, it’s the 2-in-1 I’ve always wanted. If it ran the right software, had a more comfortable keyboard and thinner bezels, and delivered better battery life, I might consider trading in both a tablet and a laptop to live the single device life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
79% Surface Go 2 review: Microsoft's tiny PC is only a tiny bit better
Source: Engadget English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Surface Go 2 offers some slight improvements over the original: A larger screen and a faster CPU option. But the $400 model isn’t much different, and all of the upgrades and accessories add up quickly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 79%
Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: Microsoft's tiny PC grows up… sort of
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
The Core M3 CPU is nice, but the $400 model disappoints.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2020
Surface Go from Microsoft comes back for round 2, starting at $399`
Source: CNet English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Plus, if we get lucky and our long stay in quarantine-land starts to come to an end, the first thing people will want to do is take their PCs and go work in the park, in coffee shops, on planes and anywhere but at home. The new Surface Go 2 looks like a potentially good way to do that, which I will confirm once I get a chance to fully test the hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2020
83% Microsoft Surface Go 2, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
67% Microsoft Surface Go 2
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 60%
75% Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: o companheiro ideal!
Source: 4G News Portuegese PT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 50% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Microsoft Surface Go 2: ricetta vincente non si cambia
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2020
80% [Test] Microsoft Surface Go 2 : une valeur sûre à petit prix
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Đánh Giá Microsoft Surface Go 2: Nhìn Là Yêu Ngay Nhưng Sống Cùng Thì...
Source: VNReview VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Surface Go 2
Source: Dinside NO→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2020

Comment

Intel UHD Graphics 615:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


m3-8100Y:

基于Amber Lake架构的平板电脑和无风扇笔记本电脑的极高效ULV-SoC(片上系统),基本上是Kaby Lake芯片,采用改进的14nm +工艺(非14nm ++)生产,具有更高的时钟速度和5瓦TDP 。包括两个频率为1.1-3.4 GHz,具有超线程支持的CPU内核以及一个图形适配器。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


10.50":

这是在平板电脑和小型变形本中常见的屏幕尺寸。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


0.79 kg: 大体上,大尺寸平板电脑或变形本的重量介于这个水平之间。


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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Core i3
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i3-10100Y
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Pentium Gold 4425Y
UHD Graphics 615, Kaby Lake Pentium 4425Y

Devices with the same GPU

Asus Chromebook Flip Z3400FT-H50130
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.3 kg
Chuwi Minibook, m3-8100Y
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 8.00", 0.65 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C433TA-AS384T
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip Z3400FT-AJ0111
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA-E10008
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i5-8200Y, 14.00", 1.5 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 13.00", 0.877 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, ARM
Adreno 690, Snapdragon SD 8cx Gen 3, 13.00", 0.883 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio i5-11300H
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-11300H, 14.40", 1.74 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, i7-11370H RTX A2000
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11370H, 14.40", 1.8 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 8, i7-1185G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Tiger Lake i7-1185G7, 13.00", 0.891 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 12.30", 0.796 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 3BQ-00003
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 12.30", 0.77 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020
unknown, unknown, 13.00", 0.774 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15-SLZ-00005
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 14.00", 1.9 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 15.00", 1.907 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 13.50", 1.642 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 12.30", 0.79 kg

Devices from the same Manufacturer

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+
Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, Snapdragon X SD X Elite X1E-80-100, 13.80", 1.339 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+
Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, Snapdragon X SD X Plus X1P-64-100, 13.00", 0.872 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro OLED Copilot+
Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, Snapdragon X SD X Elite X1E-80-100, 13.00", 0.87 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 10
Graphics 4-Core, Meteor Lake-U Ultra 5 135U, 13.00", 0.879 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 4
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs, Alder Lake-N N200, 10.50", 0.512 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 12.40", 1.112 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 RTX 4060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13700H, 14.40", 2 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i5-1245U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.50", 1.27 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i5-1245U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.00", 0.877 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i5-1235U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 13.50", 1.29 kg
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