Summary of overseas reviews of 'Surface Go 3', who is the user who is worth buying a 10.5-inch tablet PC with Windows 11?
Microsoft started selling the new 10.5-inch tablet PC ' Surface Go 3 ' on October 5, 2021. The lowest price is 399 dollars (about 44,000 yen) in the United States and 65,780 yen in Japan, which is the most new product of Microsoft equipped with
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: A cheap Windows tablet, but not a great value | CNN Underscored
https://us.cnn.com/2021/10/05/cnn-underscored/microsoft-surface-go-3-review/
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review | PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-go-3
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review: A Surprisingly Likable Tablet | Digital Trends
https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/microsoft-surface-go-3-review/
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review | TechRadar
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-go-3
The main specifications of Surface Go 3 are as follows.
| body size | 9.65 inches x 6.9 inches x 0.33 inches (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Display size | 10.5 inches (213.4 mm x 160 mm) |
| resolution | 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI) |
| touch | 10-point multi-touch |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10100Y / Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y |
| storage | eMMC: 64GB / SSD: 128GB / SSD: 256GB |
| OS | Windows 11 / Windows 10 Pro |
| Communication standard | Wi-Fi / LTE Advanced |
| weight | Wi-Fi: 544g / LTE Advanced: 553g |
◆ Appearance / Accessories
Surface Go 3 is a rectangular tablet PC with a built-in kickstand. The size is 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm, and the weight is about 550 g, so you can use it by holding it in your hand or placing it on a desk.
Looking from the side when standing on the kickstand, it looks like this. CNN said, 'Surface Go 3 hasn't changed much from its predecessor (Surface Go 2) in terms of design. It's still a 10-inch wide tablet with a basic look and used to support it at different angles. It has a built-in kickstand that can be used, and a magnetic connector at the bottom that easily snaps
CNN gives the Surface Go 3 a certain reputation, noting that it's not special, as the overall design of the Surface Go 3 feels sturdy and doesn't take up much space in the bag. 'Surface Go 3 is made of magnesium, which is soft yet solid to the touch, demonstrating that it's manufactured with the latest care,' Digital Trends said. 'It's very thin, only 0.33 inches thick, and weighs only 1.2 pounds, making it the perfect device if you don't want to go out with a huge daypack every time you work in a coffee shop.' doing.
In addition, Surface Go 3 can be used not only as a tablet, but also as a PC by attaching accessories such as 'Surface type cover / keyboard'. CNN has a drawback that the keyboard of the Surface device is relatively expensive, but if you are considering upgrading from the previous Surface Go, you can continue to use the existing keyboard.
There aren't many ports available on the Surface Go 3, but it does have one USB Type-C port, one 3.5mm headphone jack, one MicroSDXC card reader, and one Surface Connect port. In addition, there is a power / sleep button and a volume button on the side.
◆ Display
The display of Surface Go 3 is 10.5 inches (213.4 mm x 160 mm) and the resolution is 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI). 'Surface Go 3 has a very nice display with lots of colors and details,' CNN said
On the other hand, PC Mag has a 1920 x 1280 pixel display that is fine for watching movies, but when editing a document or scrolling a web page, the text blur that is not seen on the high resolution display of Surface Pro 8 or iPad Air. Pointed out that you will notice. Still, the Surface Go 3 screen is brighter and more accurate than laptops in the same price range, making it ideal for watching videos and making video calls. In the PCMag test, it was able to display the entire
CNN has also tested writing on the Surface Go 3's display with an optional accessory, the Surface Pen , and said it was okay to draw and take notes. Writing with the pen was accurately reflected on the display, and it was also possible to search for the application from the 'Start' menu with handwritten characters.
◆ Sound, camera, microphone
Also, although the Surface Go 3 speaker can not make that loud sound, it will provide sound quality that is sufficiently satisfactory when watching videos or listening to the other party's voice at a video conference. Digital Trends said, 'The volume isn't that loud, but the sound is very clear. The mids and highs are clear and there's also bass. I was particularly impressed when listening to TV shows and movie conversations.' 'In tests of listening to some audio tracks and attending Zoom conferences, we found that Go 3 stereo speakers were comparable to the audio quality of many large notebook PCs,' he said. TechRader, meanwhile, pointed out that while watching YouTube and Netflix is fine, it's not suitable for listening to music.
Surface Go 3 cameras include a 5 megapixel 1080p front camera and an 8 megapixel 1080p rear camera with autofocus, and the front camera supports
Regarding the performance of the microphone, CNN commented that although the recorded audio was slightly blurred, there was no problem even in a long video conference. TechRader also said, 'The mic was great, it caught the voice without stagnation, and I didn't have to repeat it because the voice wasn't picked up.' 'Video calling is one of the really good Surface Go 3s in this price range. For those who have a lot of phone calls and want a portable, webcam-equipped product, the Surface Go 3 will be the perfect choice. '
◆ Performance
All overseas media have given a low rating for the performance of Surface Go 3. This is
Comparing the graphic benchmark with
Digital Trends uses Geekbench 5,
Other media also pointed out that the Surface Go 3 did not give good results in the benchmark score, and the Surface Go 3 used for the test is equipped with the
On the other hand, CNN reports that it worked fine as a result of trying out daily workflows such as actually exchanging emails and chat apps, and going back and forth between Google Docs and Chrome tabs. .. Digital Trends also said, 'Strangely, the Surface Go 3 doesn't feel that slow subjectively.' 'It's not as fast as the iPad, but it's running a full-featured OS on Windows 11.' ..
However, the limitation of Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB RAM is still clear, and when it comes to work such as multitasking and image processing using Photoshop, the movement has slowed down. 'While installing the program in the background, Slack started to move slowly like a glacier,' CNN commented, and TechRader said, 'Our PC is one of the main ways to interact with the world.' So it can no longer be a single-purpose device. This is true for almost everyone. With pandemic and multitasking becoming so important, Surface Go 3 is designed rather than internally. It's a shame that we're focusing on it. '
◆ Battery life
The Surface Go 3's battery life has also been harshly rated by foreign media, with TechRader saying, 'In the PCMark 10 battery test that emulates real workloads such as text editing and video calling, the device lasts only 6 It's 25 minutes. ' Digital Trends reported similar test results, admitting that it's an improvement over the previous generation Surface Go 2, but 'overall I would have to rate battery life as mediocre at best. '.
On the other hand, PCMag reported that it continued to play the video for 11 hours and 34 minutes after conducting a test to play a 720p video saved locally with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off at 50% screen brightness. 'The Surface Go 3 has excellent battery life,' he said.
◆ Summary
With respect to Surface Go 3, each media claims several benefits, including overall design and display quality, video calling advantages, and the latest Windows 11. However, he pointed out that it is not suitable for users who want to do heavy work and multitasking on tablets because of concerns about performance and battery life. It can be an affordable option for users who want a portable device for casual use, or who need Windows.
'Surface Go 3' can be purchased from various mail order sites such as Amazon.co.jp from the lowest price of 65,780 yen even in Japan, but at the time of article creation, 'CPU: Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y,' RAM: 4GB, Storage: 64GB eMMC, Communication standard: Wi-Fi, Price: 65,780 yen 'and' CPU: Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, RAM: 8GB, Storage: 128GB SSD, Communication standard: Wi-Fi, Price: Only 2 models of '85,580 yen'. The LTE Advanced model equipped with Intel Core i3-10100Y is scheduled to be released in 2022.
Amazon | Microsoft Surface Go 3 / Office H & B 2021 installed / 10.5 inch / Intel Pentium / 4GB / 64GB / Platinum 8V6-00015 | Microsoft | Laptop mail order
Amazon | Microsoft Surface Go 3 / Office H & B 2021 installed / 10.5 inch / Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y / 8GB / 128GB / Platinum 8VA-00015 | Microsoft | Laptop mail order
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