Lenovo 300e Chromebook
Score: 68/100
Microsoft Surface Go 2 4GB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The renewed Surface Go 2 is a compact 10.5-inch Windows tablet with a modest Pentium processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage, aimed at students and travelers who need a lightweight device for basic productivity.
The Lenovo 300e 11.6" Chromebook is a rugged, education-focused 2-in-1 device with a durable design, 10 h battery life and a 360° hinge, aimed at K-12 classrooms. Its ARM processor and limited storage keep it from high-performance tasks, but it excels in durability and portability for students.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.6 inchesbest | 10.5 inches | |
10 hoursbest | 9 hours | |
— | 220 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,350 g | 522 gbest |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
32 GB | 64 GBbest | |
250 nitsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 20.9 mm | 8.13 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10 hours | 9 hours |
Performance(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 10.5 inches |
Display Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1350 g | 522 g |
Thickness (mm) | 20.9 mm | 8.13 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Cellular Connectivity | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the 300e for its education-first rugged design, long battery life and versatile 360° hinge, while cautioning that the ARM-based MediaTek processor trails Intel alternatives in multitasking and that the device isn't aimed at power users.
Everyday users overwhelmingly highlight durability and battery endurance, noting the Chromebook survives daily drops and lasts a full school day, but complain about limited storage, sluggish performance with many tabs, and the lack of a backlit keyboard.
“My kids drop it daily-still works perfectly after a year.”
“Battery lasts all day, even with YouTube and Google Docs.”
“Slows down when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
Professional reviewers praise the Surface Go's premium design, solid build and bright display, but criticize the under-powered 4 GB/eMMC configuration and short battery life, noting that newer models with an N200 processor improve performance.
Everyday users love the portability, full Windows experience and note-taking capability, while frequently mentioning sluggish performance, limited storage and the need to purchase a separate keyboard.
