2020 Microsoft Surface Go 2 with Intel Core m3-8100Y (10.5-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Platinum (Renewed)

I did see the reviews saying that the specification of what they received was not as described, so I double checked with the seller, who was very helpful. I did receive the LTE model, with core M3 processor. So far (1 month in) I cannot fault it at all. I have upgraded to Windows 11 and installed office professional. I don't use it for games. It performs just as well as my actual laptop (Dell with i5 8th Gen processor). I use the usb-C port to connect a docking station, and then use keyboard, mouse, 2nd screen, LAN. Works perfectly for web browsing and all office tasks. I've read not to have too many apps running in parallel, but haven't managed to find the boundaries of the processor performance yet, with up to 10 Edge tabs, Excel, Powerpoint often all running at the same time. I also often have Bluestack running too for apps which aren't yet in the Microsoft app store. I also invested in the genuine Microsoft accessories (type case, mouse, surface pen). So I have many options - touch screen, type case pad, pen, mouse for navigation and I find I often use more than one in combination. Then, if you want to pick it up and take it anywhere, it fits in a tablet carry case, and with LTE works anywhere you have mobile reception, and I can use the Hotspot function to share the internet connection. In summary, really happy all round. I have not found a compromise yet from buying the "amazon renewed" version. No scratches or marks, and battery life seems to be as good as on line reviews report for new (6 to 8 hrs depending on use and screen brightness). I just hope it stays this way and is reliable.

I've had mixed experiences with refurbished IT equipment, but this works perfectly and does everything it's meant to do. Very happy with it. The setup was very straightforward.

Ordered it in excelent condition was expecting a scratch or two not this massive circular scratch on the back . Would not recomend

Have an old, very faithful Surface 3 LTE, and was looking for a cheap update. This looked ideal: double the RAM, twice the processing power, much faster SSD storage, similar form factor (minus the displayport output). The machine itself is all of that; but not sure the condition qualifies as being "excellent" with visible scratches on the screen and scuffs on the shell; but not a deal breaker for a second-hand unit. The reason for returning it is the battery was dead on arrival. Runs very well on mains power (both using the supplied brand new surface charger, and my PD charger connected to the USB-C) but the battery failed to charge at all. Apart from being useless, it means the battery wasn't checked during refurbishing... so if I were to get a replacement with a working battery, who's to say it would have the described >80% original capacity. My first and last punt on an "Amazon Refurbished" device.

Wish I hadn't bought this, wish I hadn't been so tight fisted, and bought a new one.I bought this to replace my old surface go2, which I had been having loads of problems with for a while.I am having 'just as many' problems with my new(second hand) one, as my old one.The battery life is far worse than my 'old one' the loading time is far slower than my 'old one' it has so many glitches,and really annoying problems.I 'so' wish I hadn't been so tight fisted and bought a 'brand new one'.I would not recommend that 'anyone' buy one of these 'old second hand ones' do not waste your money, and buy a brand new one.

Great for remote work!