The Surface Go’s PixelSense screen has a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 1800 x 1200 resolution, while the iPad Air’s True Tone display boasts a more impressive 2224 x 1668 resolution. Where the two touch displays really differ is in resolution.

The 10.5-inch screen is now on par with the display on the iPad Air, meaning there is little between the two in terms of size. The Surface Go 2 has been given a slightly bigger display at the expense of its predecessor’s chunky bezel. Related: Surface Go 2 review iPad Air vs Surface Go 2 – Display You can pick up a 64GB iPad Air right now for £479, while Surface Go prices start at just £399.

The second iteration of Microsoft’s affordable 2-in-1 looks to be a nifty little device, but how does it hold up against it’s biggest rival? We pitted the two against one another to find out who wins in the affordable tablet fight: it’s the iPad Air vs Surface Go 2.Īpple’s lightweight tablet sits between the iPad Pro and the iPad Mini 5 in the iPad line-up, establishing itself as an excellent all-rounder for the tablet-buyer on a budget. The Surface Go 2 is finally available to buy.

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