Is it the browser or is it the Go 3? I can’t say, so let’s have a look at the numbers.ĭuring the Geekbench 5.4 overall performance test, the Surface Go 3 scored 1,571, which is below the budget laptop average of 1,612. Under the same parameters, I noticed Chrome struggled a bit on the Surface Go 3. I downloaded Google Chrome because I wanted to see how the Surface Go 3 ran the browser. At first, it seemed to run well, but then I noticed some lag as I was typing. I then opened a Google Doc and started typing. I turned on the Surface Go 3, opened up Edge, and popped open 40 tabs, with five playing YouTube videos in 1080p.

Our Surface Go 3 unit packs a 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10100Y CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. I could clearly hear the distinctive crunch and smash of the players colliding at the line of scrimmage.Īlthough the audio is solid, I suggest you look into purchasing a pair of wireless headphones for the best sound quality.

The audio quality is shockingly good for the size of the unit.Īs I mentioned earlier, I watched the highlights of the NY Giants game and the announcers were loud and crystal clear even over a distance of 10 feet. By the time “she my best friend, if ya’ need a freak hit” played, I had turned it up to the point where it was clearly audible across my studio apartment. As the song started with the lyrics “On the dance floor,” the bass kicked in and was discernible from the rest of the beat, particularly the treble rhythm.

I listened to Saweetie’s “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat, and I was surprised by the sound quality of the tiny 2W speakers on the Surface Go 3. I then angled the keyboard and fared slightly better, reaching marks of 77 words per minute with 86% accuracy, however still below my normal range of 85 words per minute with 95% accuracy. While flat, I scored 67 words per minute with 74% accuracy. I had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the size of the cover keyboard, which you can lay completely flat or at an angle. I was surprised the Type Cover survived the pounding of my beastly hands when I took the test.

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