We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Platinum 10.5 inch tablet with thin bezels and kickstand

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Tablet 64GB Pentium Gold 6500Y Platinum

SKU CH-VNJ1-TXZEX

A 10.5 inch Windows 11 tablet with a 1920 x 1280 PixelSense touchscreen, Pentium Gold 6500Y processor and 64GB eMMC storage

  • Screen size10.5 in (26.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Pentium Gold 6500Y
  • Display resolution1920 × 1280
  • Hard drive64 GB
  • CPU coresDual-core Processor
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home
  • 5" PixelSense touchscreen for portable productivity
  • Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y dual-core processor handles everyday tasks
  • 64GB eMMC storage provides fast boot and app load
  • Windows 11 Home pre-installed for modern security
  • Slim 0.3" profile and light weight suit mobile use

Compact Windows Tablet for Light Tasks

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is a 10.5 inch Windows 11 Home tablet powered by an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y dual-core processor running at 1.10 GHz with a 3.40 GHz boost. It includes 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of eMMC storage. The PixelSense touchscreen offers a 1920 x 1280 IPS display in a platinum chassis measuring 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches.

Connectivity and Expansion Context

Wireless networking uses 802.11ac with Bluetooth for peripherals and internet access. A microSD card reader allows storage expansion beyond the internal 64 GB drive. Front and rear webcams support video calls. The device lacks full-size USB or HDMI ports, so a dock or adapter is required for wired accessories or external monitors.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

The fanless design relies on passive cooling, so the Pentium Gold 6500Y will throttle under continuous heavy load to manage temperatures. Battery life exceeds 5 hours for typical mixed use but will decrease during sustained processor-intensive tasks. Intel UHD 615 graphics handle basic video playback and light productivity without active cooling noise.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tablet Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $148.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 1,228 comparable items (median $190.99).
Screen size 10.5 in (26.7 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 1,164 comparable items (median 10.2 in).
Battery runtime > 5 h
Typical for this category: the median of 202 items is 5 h.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicrosoft
Model nameSurface Go 8W4-00001-64-Pla-B
Year of release2024
Product colorAberdeen Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Pentium Gold 6500Y
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Storage
Hard drive64 GB
Internal storage64 GB
Display
Screen size10.5 in (26.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1280
Touch inputYes
Display formatIPS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Ports & slots
USB ports0
HDMI portsNo
Power
Battery runtime> 5 h
Battery packLithium-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions9.65 × 6.9 × 0.3
Product weight< 2 lb
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Other features1.1 GHz Processor, Built-in speakers

Questions about this item

Will the 64GB eMMC fill up quickly under sustained use?

The 64GB eMMC drive stores the operating system and your files, so capacity limits appear first when installing large apps or saving media locally.

How much heat or fan noise does the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y produce when running all day?

The dual-core 1.10 GHz processor with Intel UHD 615 graphics is passively cooled, so it runs silently though the chassis can become warm during extended workloads.

Which accessories must I already own to make this tablet fully functional?

A USB-C charger is required for power, and a Type Cover or Bluetooth keyboard is needed for laptop-style typing since the device has no built-in keyboard or USB-A ports.

More in Tablet Computers

Similar items