Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12-inch
Score: 73/100
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 Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is a 12.2" 2-in-1 convertible with a sharp 1920×1200 display, integrated active stylus and dual cameras, suited for students and casual users, though its battery life, older CPU and OS EOL limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12.2 inchesbest | 10.5 inches | |
7.25 hours | 9 hoursbest | |
185.5 ppi | 220 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,352 g | 522 gbest |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
64 GBbest | 64 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 17 mm | 8.13 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7.25 hours | 9 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 12.2 inches | 10.5 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 185.5 ppi | 220 ppi |
Display Type | Glossy WUXGA LED | LCD |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1352 g | 522 g |
Thickness (mm) | 17.0 mm | 8.13 mm |
Camera(2) | ||
Front Camera Resolution (MP) | 1 MP | 5 MP |
Rear Camera Resolution (MP) | 13 MP | 8 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Chromebook Plus V2 for its solid construction, high-resolution display and integrated stylus, while criticizing the cramped keyboard, small touchpad, limited battery life and outdated hardware.
Everyday users love the stylus, sturdy build and clear screen, but frequently mention short battery life, an uncomfortable keyboard and the learning curve of Chrome OS.
“Still trying to figure it out-it's a little hard to figure out, it's not like a regular computer, a little bit of pain in the butt.”
“Perfect for travel and coffee shop work”
“Runs full Office suite”
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.
