In our testing, it managed to cover 98.9% of the sRGB colour gamut which is plenty enough to not feel washed out, and we recorded an average brightness of 408cd/m2, though a maximum of 421cd/m2 was also achieved. Having a larger resolution would be meaningless on such a small display, and while the colour accuracy is satisfactory at best, opting to include new display technology such as OLED or Mini-LED wouldn’t have much tangible impact on your viewing experience apart from when watching content, as many creative applications will struggle to run on the tablet. This might seem fairly tame compared to modern tablets rocking an almost 4K mini-LED screen like the 2021 iPad Pro, but considering the size and cost of the Surface Go 3, this isn’t a feature you’d particularly need here. The 1,920 x 1,280 LCD screen uses a 3:2 aspect ratio, resulting in a usable size of 10.5in. Microsoft often includes high-quality displays in its products, and this is no exception. Pair that with the sturdy Gorilla Glass screen and you have a lightweight device that’s ideal for schools, medical facilities and other high-energy industries. On the other hand, this means it’s easy to use as a handheld tablet without accidentally hitting any icons. It’s physically indistinguishable from the Surface Go 2, so you’re getting some seriously chunky bezels compared to more modern edge-to-edge screens like the HP Elite Folio.

It also weighs just 544g and measures in at 245 mm x 175 mm, which is both ideal to slide into a small bag for commuting and makes it suitable for smaller hands. Without the optional Type Cover keyboard, it’s just 8.3mm thick but the build quality is solid, with very little flex occurring when pressure is applied thanks to its sturdy magnesium alloy chassis.

While it doesn’t have the same power as the rest of the Surface range, it does at least share a similarly attractive design, albeit a slightly dated one. You’re not getting a portable workstation here, and Microsoft certainly doesn’t try to convince you otherwise, which pitches the Go 3 towards students and professionals with low hardware demands. Much like its predecessors, the Go 2 and the original Surface Go, the Surface Go 3 tries to capture the appeal of beefier Surface Pro products in a similarly designed, more affordable package that can appeal to users with less demanding needs.

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