80
Mark Coppock
Digital Trends
“The affordable Microsoft Surface Go 3 isn't a performer, but it still finds way to delight.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Lightweight stylish hardware
- Windows 11 touch improvements
- Micro sd reader and usb‑c port
- Decent performance everyday tasks
- Excellent build quality
- Superior display for the price
Points of Contention
- Short battery life
- Pen accessories sold separately
- Flimsy keyboard cover
- No ARM option
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics73
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is decent for school use.”
70
Mark Hachman
PCWorld
“The Surface Go 3 simply doesn’t differentiate itself enough from last year’s model to justify much excitement.”
65
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
The Surface Go 3 offers premium build quality and a compact design, but suffers from poor battery life, sluggish performance, and a flimsy keyboard cover. These drawbacks make it less compelling than cheaper alternatives unless a tiny Windows tablet is specifically required.
60
Eric Ravenscraft
Wired
“Unfortunately, the Surface Go 3 is a step backward.”
50
Jackie Thomas
TechRadar
“The Surface Go 3 might be the most affordable Surface product, but the low power, short battery life and thick bezels expose why it’s so cheap.”
