The touchpad is fine given its rather small size, but – like the keyboard – it's not something I want to use for hours on end. The keys have decent travel and feel very solid, despite the Type Cover’s extremely thin design, and the magnets that attach it to the Go are very strong. Given the Go’s small size, it felt a bit cramped at first, but after giving my hands a little time to adjust it wasn’t an issue. It’s unchanged from last year’s version, but that’s OK because Microsoft’s Surface keyboards are surprisingly good. We typically recommend Surface buyers use the device with some kind of keyboard, so nearly all my time testing the Go 3 was with Microsoft’s Type Cover attached. And at 1.2 pounds it’s a little heavier than an iPad, but not so much so that you’ll get tired of holding it. The 3:2 aspect ratio makes it work well when holding it in either portrait or landscape mode. With Windows 11, the answer is still “not really.” But purely on the strength of its hardware, the Surface Go 3 is a lovely tablet.

Finally, under the kickstand you’ll find a Micro SDXC card reader, but you really have to go searching for it.Įvery time Microsoft releases new Surface tablets, questions follow about whether Windows is actually a viable platform for touchscreen use. It also works with Windows Hello for face unlock. Two stereo speakers flank the display, and there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1080p resolution for video calls.

Up top, there’s a power button and volume rocker an 8-megapixel camera stares out from the back of the tablet. The good news is you can use the USB-C port for faster charging (as well as any other peripherals you have) and use the cables you probably already have instead of the slower charger. There’s a USB-C port on one side as well as a headphone jack and Microsoft’s proprietary charging port. It really makes me wish I could draw, but alas.Īs before, the Surface Go 3 only has a few ports and buttons.

I’m no visual artist, but the way you can push it nearly all the way around to prop up the tablet for drawing is a brilliant design decision, and the way the Surface Pen magnetically snaps to the side for easy access is very handy. I’m also a big fan of the infinitely adjustable kickstand.

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