
It’s powered by an Intel Core i3, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage. For $630, you can get a Surface Go 3 with more than enough to power through Excel spreadsheets while triaging your email inbox and dealing with Slack messages from co-workers. We won’t recommend getting the base model Go 3, though, simply because performance will be something it struggles with, especially if you’re multitasking or doing the occasional minor photo edit.

The Go 3 is ideal for someone who needs a basic computer for simple tasks like online shopping, checking your email or watching your favorite YouTube creators. For that price, you get a tablet with a built-in kickstand and internal components that are just good enough. Part tablet and part laptop, it has a starting price of $399.99.


The Surface Go 3 is by far the smallest and most affordable Surface device in the lineup. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
