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Surface Go 4 vs iPad Air: Which tablet is for you?
We take a look at two great tablets and see how they size up to each other
If you’re considering getting a tablet or a hybrid tablet/laptop for business use, there are two solid options out there that can meet your needs, depending on what those needs are. Microsoft’s Surface Go 4, which is available only to business customers, has seen some big improvements in its brand-new iteration, including a RAM upgrade that brings it up to modern business standards, and its hybrid design means it can fill some shoes that Apple’s fifth-generation iPad Air can’t. But the iPad Air — powered by a blazing Apple M1 chip and boasting a gorgeous 2360×1640 Retina display — has a lot more power under the hood for creatives than the Surface Go 4 does. So, which one is our pick? Let’s delve into the details.
Surface Go 4 vs Surface Pro 9: Which Surface tablet fits your lifestyle?
The newest business-focused Surface takes on the king.
The Surface Go 4 is the latest affordable tablet computer from Microsoft — at least, it would be if it were available for consumers to buy. It won’t be gracing stores, but your company could buy them if you wanted to put in a purchase order for an affordable Windows tablet. It joins the line of Surface 2-in-1 devices, which is led by the Surface Pro 9. The flagship is still our Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods’ “everything device,” blending the best of Windows and tablet usage. So, in this showdown of two of the best Microsoft Surface devices, which 2-in-1 is worth your time?
Best cases for Surface Go 4 in 2023
If you're planning to get the Surface Go 4 for Business, here's a list of eight cases that you should also consider investing in.
At its annual Surface event on Sept. 21, Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3, adding two more feathers to its Surface PCs lineup. While the Surface Go series didn't get any updates, Microsoft did announce a Surface Go 4 for Business on the sidelines of the event. In terms of dimensions, the Surface Go 4 for Business is identical to the Surface Go 3. The Surface Go 4 comes only with a charger, so every other accessory has to be bought separately. While Microsoft does sell its official accessories for the Surface Go 4, they are limited to chargers and a Type Cover Keyboard. There are no dedicated cases on the official Microsoft Store.
Surface Go 4 vs Surface Go 3: One is better, one is actually available
Microsoft's new Surface Go 4 is a Windows tablet fit for 2023, but you might not be able to get one. Should you settle for the Go 3?
If you're in the market for a simple and affordable Windows tablet, chances are, you've stumbled across Microsoft's Surface Go lineup. The Surface Go 3 was updated in 2021 to include newer specs and offer a low price point, and it was a surprisingly decent budget device. However, it hasn't aged that well over the years, and the base model might really struggle running Windows in 2023. Luckily, Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Go 4, and it addresses a lot of the problems found with the Surface Go 3. But since Microsoft has chosen to make the Surface Go 4 an enterprise device designed for business and education uses, you might have trouble finding one. We've compared the two newest Surface Go devices below to help you find out which one is the best tablet — and which one you can actually buy.
Surface Laptop Go 3 vs Surface Go 4: A budget Windows tablet or its best laptop?
Microsoft unveiled its new Surface Laptop Go and Go models, but you might only be able to get your hands on one of them.
Microsoft has tried to bring down the price of Windows tablets and laptops with its Surface Go lineup, but it hasn't been all that successful. While Microsoft hit an ultra-low price point for these devices, the base models have been historically underpowered and thus hard to recommend. That's changing this year, as the company announced a new Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Go 4 that keep the familiar form factor but feature much-needed spec bumps. One is a mid-range laptop, and the other is a tablet, but you might only be able to get your hands on one of them. We've compared Microsoft's latest budget and mid-range Surface devices and have all the information on when you might be able to get them for yourself.
Best chargers for Surface Go 4 in 2023
Microsoft just announced a new Surface Go 4 tailored to enterprise users, but you might want to pair it with these great aftermarket chargers.
If you're looking for an affordable Windows tablet for business, education, or personal use, you might end up finding Microsoft's new Surface Go 4. It was just announced by Microsoft at a Surface event Sept. 21, and packs some much-needed performance upgrades. This year, Microsoft is tailoring the Surface Go 4 to enterprise users, including corporate and education applications. However, it might show up at retailers like Best Buy or Amazon eventually. Whether you're provided a Surface Go 4 by your work or school, or buy one yourself, you'll want to pair it with some accessories. That includes a charger, and although one is included in the box, it might not be best for every situation.
It's been an interesting week for Microsoft Surface. For a product lineup that aimed to reinvent its own industry, it's been shaken up way more than usual. There was a big product launch this week with four new Surface PCs announced, but that wasn't even in the top two Surface stories.
4 things I want to see from this week's Surface event
Microsoft is set to announce new Surface devices later this week, and there are a few things I'd be stoked to see.
We're just a few days away from Microsoft introducing new Surface devices at this week's event, taking place on Sept. 21. While we already have some idea of what will be shown off, it's as good a time as any to share some of the things I'd be most excited to see at the event. Here are a few highlights based on previous rumors and reports.
The Surface Go 4 may be available with an Arm processor
Microsoft is reportedly considering using an Arm-based processor inside the Surface Go 4, though an Intel variant is still likely.
The next iteration of Microsoft's budget tablet - the purported Surface Go 4 - may be available with an Arm processor when it eventually launches. According to Windows Central's Zac Bowden, Microsoft is considering using an Arm-based processor in the next iteration of the Surface Go, though the possibility is still under consideration.