Microsoft Surface Go 2 4GB
Score: 74/100
Amazon Fire HD 8
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 Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet focused on media consumption and family use, offering long battery life, Dolby Atmos audio and expandable storage, but it falls short on camera quality, app ecosystem and premium build.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.5 inchesbest | 8 inches | |
9 hours | 13 hoursbest | |
220 ppibest | 189 ppi | |
| ↓ lower better | 522 g | 337 gbest |
4 GBbest | 3 GB | |
64 GBbest | 32 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.13 mmbest | 9.6 mm |
5 MPbest | 2 MP |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 13 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
Internal Storage (GB) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.5 inches | 8.0 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 220 ppi | 189 ppi |
Display Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 522 g | 337 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8.13 mm | 9.6 mm |
Camera(2) | ||
Front Camera Resolution (MP) | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Rear Camera Resolution (MP) | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Perfect for travel and coffee shop work”
“Runs full Office suite”
“Great for note-taking with Surface Pen”
Professional reviewers praise the Fire HD 8 for its value, long battery, strong audio and Alexa integration, while criticizing the lack of Google Play, modest screen brightness and limited sensors.
Everyday users love the durability, all-day battery and rich audio, especially for kids, but note the missing Google Play Store, dim screen in bright rooms and occasional slow app launches.
