Is the Surface Go Worth it for Students? — A Student's Perspective

When the Surface Go launched, many tech journalists and influencers recommended the device as a good option for students, especially considering the affordable price tag starting at $399. Seeing that almost none of these people are actually students, I decided to try it out for myself at my university. Is it actually worth it? Find out in the video.

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[RobWatkins]

Excellent review aimed toward it's intended market. I liked your talking points. I'm really surprised the battery life isn't more robust. I love the 10 inch form factor and portability. I have a Asus Chromebook Flip that is similar in size and I love it. I may gaet one of these for the Office Suite (thrown in for free) and I miss Microsoft once in a while. Excellent job Ho Young Won!

[molahi]

Love how you filmed this in school! Also, love how you reviewed real-world experience, instead of specs and benchmarks. So much more interesting!

[driftertraining]

u forgot to mention that you can also use a power bank to charge the surface go tablet through the type c port when finding a power outlet is inconvenient

[mrankin]

A power bank to the rescue👏
since it charges pretty fast.

[davidbarahona]

Finally a well done surface go video! I just got it and I’m about to finish my first college class and I love it. Ready for falll

[SamSmolko]

Thank you for taking the time. Watched other reviews and just needed to know for student use. Sold.

[DouglasMcLaurin]

Nice and accurate video. I've been using the Surface Go as a Tour Guide (always on the Go!) and it is certainly my best unit when on the go...stopped dragging my heavy HP laptop and battery life has not been bad for my usage.

[richarddcrossley]

Great review (on both videos) and saved me doing a rubbish one highlighting why students should buy the Go! It’s the perfect secondary laptop if you get the pen as nice size for taking notes in lectures or meetings (I’m a PhD student so the latter in my case). This also then negates the issues around the small class desks and kickstand as much better to use OneNote and pen in a lecture anyway. I love other devices but this is much cheaper then other options that provide a full os you need to use proper office and referencing tools (Mendeley in my case) AND pen support.

[marcelwannieck]

I've had this device for over half a year now and for me it's almost perfect. I mainly use it for taking notes during lectures and writing essays when I'm not at home. At home, I have my desktop that can do the heavy lifting but the surface is also great as a second screen for textbooks and similar things. And the size is just right.

[nottheone]

I'm looking at getting one for work because of the note taking ability. I would rather write notes down than type them out and this would help organize my notes also. Good review!!

[Nahiiko]

I have one and love it! Light compact and perfect for my school use.

[loolee]

MacBook is so yesterday Grammy has one. I am Surface all the way

[blossom.ch]

Another thing to note: you can use a robust USB-C charger with high voltage delivery to charge this. I have a nice Anker battery that has PD (Power Delivery) and it works out well when I'm on the go.

[nic_ccc]

Very good review. I have the Surface Pro from last year and I'm completely sold on the Surface line. Played with one of these in store and really enjoyed its cute form factor. Pity the battery life can't quite last the whole day, maybe the next gen it can and I will downsize.

[jbloodwo]

Really good review. I just started an online masters in Cyber security and have been looking for somthing a bit better for coffee shop studying than my thinkpad x131. And I keep looking at this system.

[WycliffStudios]

I use the Surface Go for note taking, emails, presentations, emails, social media and web browsing at work. I just use the same Power brick I use for my phone to recharge my Surface on the go.

[anthonycbrown]

Own a Surface Pro but this is the ultimate in portability. Carry a 20 mAh 45 watt USB-C power bank and have zero concerns about keeping my Surface Go, IPhone and Watch charged for a 24 hour period. Zero Charge Anxiety

[xinyiqian]

I think I’m going to get the surface go, I’m an engineering student and I already have a surface book 2 but it’s too heavy to bring around to school. I think you’re advice of having it as a secondary device is a good idea!

[lucamagnani]

Im pretty sure you wont read this, nor anyone else, but if you do and you use a surface go the battery is only 3500 mAh and you can charge thru usb c so taking a usb a to c cable and a 6000mAh battery might help you a lot.

[kaylitaaa]

I recommend buying your keyboard cover and pen from Best Buy! At my location in Nevada they will price match both of them! So I saved lots of money there !