Are there any alternatives?

Among tablets, the best alternative is the $329 iPad. It’s lighter, has a better screen, and crushes the Surface Go in software experience.

　　Among laptops, good alternatives include the $650 Pixelbook Go, which provides a better laptop experience, and the $650 Acer Swift 3 with Ryzen, which has loads more power.

　　

How long will it last?

The Surface Go 2 may start to feel clunky sooner than other laptops and 2-in-1s you can buy in 2020. The internals are already a year or two behind. Microsoft offers a standard one-year warranty on its Surface products.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. It’s a solid device for people who want Surface functionality at a low MSRP, but most people will be better off with the Surface Pro, an iPad, or a Chromebook.