Testseek.com have collected 223 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch.
December 2013
(75%)
223 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Full HD
10.6in display
Redesigned kickstand with two angles
Upgraded internals
Thin but solid build
Two kickstand positions
Great performance
Microsoft Office included
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a sturdy build
Smooth gaming performance
And high-quality cameras. Windows RT 8.1 is easier to use than before
And the built-in photo-editing tools and Xbox Music are fantastic features. Office 2013 is included for free
And
Improves upon a great design with high-res display and improved kickstand
Faster performance thanks to Nvidia Tegra 4 processor
All-day battery lasts more than 14 hours
Comes with Office RT 2013 (now with Outlook)
Best of Skype package
And 200GB SkyD
Beautiful screen
Well designed machine
Kickstand has two settings
Battery is decent
The editors didn't like
Limited Windows RT app ecosystem
No 4G model available
1080p screen lags behind other tablets
App selection limited
So lack of desktop apps still a problem
No LTE option
App support still lags behind competitors
And Windows RT is still incompatible with legacy programs. It's too easy to mistakenly push the tablet into its lower stance
And the touch pad on the Type Cover 2 isn't as comfortable as it was on the previous v
Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately
Intel Atom processor can't compete with Intel Core CPUs
Power connector is loose and bulky
Built-in kickstand has limited adjustability
Runs Windows RT
Which means it doesn't run regular Windows apps despite it looking like a Windows tablet
Still not many apps available on the Windows Store
Published: 2020-08-03, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
comfortable, well made, great controls, aptX, solid Bluetooth connectivity, USBC, 3.5mm socket, adjustable noise cancelling/ambient sound, good sound, good battery life, fast pair
no AAC support, only fold flat, noise cancelling and sound not quite as good as rivals
The Surface Headphones 2 improve on the first generation Microsoft headphones in every way.They're more comfortable, last longer on a charge, have improved noise cancelling and sound better. They still have the excellent turn-dial and touch controls, and...
Published: 2019-04-18, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
beautiful industrial design, huge and gorgeous screen, Surface Pen and Dial support, snappy performance, fullsize SD card slot, USBC, Windows Hello
super expensive, only seventh gen Intel mobile chips, older graphics processor, no Thunderbolt 3, no HDR support, not upgradable
The Surface Studio 2 is a beautiful, amazing computer in a class all of its own. It's one of those machines that makes you envious when you see it on other people's desks, a true hero product.For consumers the Surface Studio 2 is a hard sell, simply becau...
Published: 2014-10-03, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
A solid Microsoft tablet finally surfaces.It's easy to pooh-pooh the first iteration of a line of tablets, especially since they usually have a lot of rough edges to smooth out. With the Surface 2, Microsoft heard the critiques and addressed old issues. T...
Great build quality, Useful two position kickstand, Full size USB port, Micro SD slot, 4G built in (Micro SIM), Great full HD screen with decent viewing angles
The limitations of Windows RT eventually becomes the main downside, The angular nature of the Surface isn't the most ergonomic, The cameras aren't the best
8Screenproof screen protector for Z2 reviewThe next Microsoft Android phone is apparently coming soon...
Published: 2014-05-21, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great screen, Outlook now on board and works, microSD expansion, decent battery life, good prospect for business users, a step up compared to the original, Marketplace will continue to grow
Windows RT a confused experience, naming convention is odd, lacks app support of rivals, odd aspect ratio for a tablet, need to add a keyboard for best experience as virtual keys obscure view, no mobile connectivity
Surface 2 might be thinner, lighter and faster than before - but only just on all counts. And as much as those three words might read well on page, the latest Microsoft offering is, above all, a confusing prospect. Why? Because it's not full Window...
Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Sturdy build, tough twopoint kickstand, fine screen, terrific keyboard covers, fullsize USB 3.0 port, good battery life, 4G
Limited apps in Windows Store, expensive jump to 4G
Adding 4G connectivity gives extra mobile capability to the Surface 2, but considering the specs are more or less exactly the same, there's a pretty steep price to pay. A bargain it ain't, but it's a solidly built device with a good range of features an...
Solid build, Microsoft Office included, Great optional Touch Cover/Keyboard
Lack of apps, Windows RT still feels confused and muddled, No legacy app support, Limited developer support, No LTE, Very heavy for a device designed primarily as a tablet
One last nice thing I want to mention about the Surface 2 is the optional Touch Cover, which allows you to snap on a flat backlit keyboard/cover combo. Though the pressure sensitive keys take some getting used to, you quickly realize how much easi...
Display, Responsiveness, Office 2013 Suite, Battery life, Front camera, Topnotch design and finish, Stand, Type Cover 2 is great, and essential to get the most out of the Surface
Not enough apps at Windows Store (not even big ones like Facebook and YouTube), Too few games & mediocre gaming performance, Screen borders still too wide, Poor quality rear camera, Proprietary port for charging, It's lighter than the Surface RT... but st
With a stylish, well-built body, Full HD resolution and good battery life, the Surface 2 is a choice buy for anyone looking for a tablet that does (pretty much) everything. It does still lag behind some of the competing high-end iOS and Android tablets, h...
Decent picture quality, Comes with Microsoft Office pre-installed
Disappointing sound quality, App store is limited, Can be unwieldy
Full Windows 8.1 needs to be let loose on the Surface 2 to make it a real alternative to the attractiveness of iOS and Android tablets.Until then, this is something of a poor man's iPad.There's no doubt the Surface 2 is more geared to work-related use and...
