

It's a tablet that's more for power users that can make use of its 4K resolution (3240 x 2160).

The tablet screen is large and cumbersome compared to many standalone tablets. It's more of a laptop with tablet option than the other way around. Most of the time, you're going to be using the Surface Book 3 in laptop mode with tablet attached. The tablet section detaches via electronic switch and can be mounted facing forward or backward. We went hands-on with the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2, courtesy of Microsoft, to see how they compare. The latest versions bring them up to date with current technology, which will no doubt renew their popularity. There are no radical design changes here, just more of a good thing – once again, it's an evolution rather than a revolution. It's been quite a while since Microsoft updated these Surface family devices, so you can expect them to be a significant step up on their predecessors (see our reviews of the Surface Book 2 and Surface Go). Price: Surface Book 3 From $2649 Surface Go 2 From $629 At the other end, the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2 is an ultra-mobile solution which, when paired with the optional keyboard and pen, gives you an all-round, everyday computing device that’s highly compact yet capable. The Surface Book 3, in 13.5-inch or 15-inch versions, is the most powerful laptop in their line-up, but with the versatility of a 2-in-1 for users who also want the convenience of a powerful tablet on hand – it’s portable computing without compromises.

Microsoft has simultaneously delivered solutions at the top and bottom end of mobile computing with the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2.
