Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Core m3 Tablet
Microsoft's compact 2-in-1 with an Intel Core m3-8100Y, 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD and a 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen. Windows 11 Pro installed, professionally tested, and backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
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Genuinely small and light - At 544g and 10.5 inches it is the most portable device that still runs full desktop Windows.
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Core m3-8100Y - A fanless, silent processor - there is no vent and no noise, ever.
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8GB RAM with a 128GB SSD - The upper configuration of the Go 2, and the one worth having for real multitasking.
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10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen - 1920x1280 in a 3:2 shape, with 10-point touch and Surface Pen support.
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Full Windows 11 Pro - Runs desktop applications properly, with BitLocker and domain join - not a tablet-only OS.
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USB-C and Surface Connect - Charge and dock over USB-C, or use the magnetic Surface Connect port.
Performance in Use
The Surface Go 2 answers a specific question well: what is the smallest device that still runs real Windows? At 544g it is closer to a large tablet than a laptop, and it fits places a 13-inch machine will not - a clipboard-sized bag, a plane tray table, a warehouse trolley, a lectern.
The Core m3-8100Y is fanless, so it is completely silent and has no vents to collect dust. It is not a fast processor by laptop standards and it is not pretending to be one - but with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, this is the configuration that handles Office, browsing, email, Teams and note-taking smoothly rather than struggling.
The 10.5-inch PixelSense display is sharp at 1920x1280 and uses the same 3:2 shape as the rest of the Surface range, which shows meaningfully more of a page than a widescreen panel. With a Type Cover it becomes a very small laptop; with a Surface Pen it is an excellent digital clipboard for inspections, forms and site notes.
Tech Specs
| Processor |
Intel Core m3-8100Y, 2-core / 4-thread, fanless |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Storage |
128GB SSD |
| Display |
10.5-inch PixelSense, 1920x1280 (3:2), 10-point multi-touch |
| Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Operating System |
Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports |
USB-C, Surface Connect, 3.5mm audio, microSDXC reader |
| Cameras |
5MP front with Windows Hello, 8MP rear with 1080p video |
| Stylus Support |
Surface Pen compatible - sold separately |
| Weight |
Approx. 544g (tablet only) |
| Warranty |
12 months - Reboot IT (30-day battery warranty) |
Is It Right for You?
| Best For ✓ |
Not For ✗ |
| Maximum portability with real desktop Windows |
Anyone needing laptop-class processing power |
| Field work, inspections and digital forms |
Buyers who need a keyboard included - Type Cover sold separately |
| Students and note-takers wanting something tiny |
Gamers - integrated graphics only |
| Silent, fanless operation in quiet environments |
Heavy multitaskers with large applications |
| A travel companion to a main desktop or laptop |
Users wanting a large screen for detailed work |
Condition Grades
| Grade |
Description |
| A - Excellent |
Minimal cosmetic marks. Battery 70%+ capacity. Fully tested and functional. |
| B - Good |
Light wear, minor scratches or scuffs. Battery 50-70% capacity. 30-day battery warranty. Fully tested and functional. |
FAQ
Is this fast enough for everyday work?
For Office, browsing, email, Teams and note-taking with 8GB of RAM, yes. The Core m3 is a low-power fanless chip, so heavy applications, large spreadsheets or video editing are not what it is built for.
Is a keyboard or pen included?
No. The Surface Go 2 tablet is the core unit. The Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen are separate accessories and are not included unless the listing states otherwise.
Does it run full Windows applications?
Yes. This is Windows 11 Pro, the complete desktop operating system, so standard Windows software installs and runs normally.
Does it have mobile data?
This unit is the Wi-Fi configuration. Microsoft did offer an LTE version of the Go 2, but this is not it.
Is it fanless?
Yes - the Core m3-8100Y needs no active cooling, so the device is completely silent and has no vents.
What is the battery condition?
Grade A units hold 70%+ of original capacity and Grade B units 50-70%. Both include a 30-day battery warranty.
What shipping options are available?
Free standard shipping is included Australia-wide on this item. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse, professionally packed for safe transit.
12-Month Warranty - Reboot IT
Every unit sold by Reboot IT is professionally tested, cleaned, and graded before dispatch. We have been refurbishing IT equipment in Melbourne since 2001 and back this unit with our standard 12-month warranty on hardware. Free standard AU shipping is included with this item. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more.