The SG2 with the m3 process and 128-storage is the best tablet money can buy. The SG2 costs $630. Keyboard cost from $45 to $100. Pen cost from $55 to $100. And a 128 micoSD cost $30 to $40. Total cost ranges from $750 to $870.
The 11-inch iPad Pro (256-storage) cost $900US (w/o pen, keyboard) and does not have expandable storage. iPad Pro keyboard cost from $250 to $350. Pencil cost from $80 and $130. Total cost is between $1,230 and $1,380. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 (256-storage) cost $650US (w/o keyboard). Keyboard cost from $100 to $200. Total cost is between $750 and $850.
Beyond cost, the SG2 can run all Windows-based program, as well as two external monitors. No iPad Pro or Samsung tablets is a full-fledge computer and as such can’t run iOS or Windows program. Moreover, Windows has 35 million apps/programs, Android has 2.8 million apps, and Apple has 1.9 millions.
So when comparing cost and programs/apps, why would anyone purchase a traditional tablet over the SG2? Both the iPad and Samsung S Series tablets are not computers. Further, Windows has 35 million apps/programs, compared to Androids 2.8 million apps and Apple's 1.9 million apps.
Below are additional PROs as well as CONS:
PROS:
Battery. Battery life is outstanding. I get over 10 hours of continuous YouTube viewing (50% brightness with Bluetooth, Wifi, and battery saver all on). The battery lasted about 5.5 when I participated in an all-day online training using Zoom.
Processing Power. CPU is highly underrated. Geekbench 5 single-core score of 873 for the SG2 is on par with SP6 i5 (914), SP7 i3 (1014), and 2020 MBA i3 (983), and better than SPX SQ2 (799). In other words, this SG2 is just as powerful as the Microsoft’s low-end Surface Pro 7 and Apple’s low-end MBA, but in a smaller and more portable package.
Lag. No lag when opening apps or app links. Additionally, I had no problem opening different web pages when 10 YouTube videos were all running simultaneously.
Tablet mode. Apps open more smoothly in tablet mode than computer mode.
Face recognition. Windows Hello is fast and works every time.
Display. The screen is bright enough at over 400 nits. The screen’s major upside is that in a completely dark room you can lower screen brightness to zero (saving battery life) and still watch YouTube videos without any problem.
Build quality. The device is well-built and incredibility light.
Kickstand stand. Is sturdy, extremely flexible, and the rounded edges do not dig into your leg.
Fan. No noise as the device is fanless.
Ports: USB-C allows for the easy transferring of files to and from an external device and the connection to an external monitor.
Surface connect. Magnet is very strong, but the charger detaches easily if pulled off.
Note-taking. SG2 is the perfect size for note-taking and is optimized for OneNote.
Overheating. The SG2 does not overheat.
CONS:
Accessories. Keyboard and pen are expensive at full retail price. Consider open-box purchases because they save you anywhere from 10% to 30%. Another option is to look for a $30-$40 Bluetooth or Wireless keyboard.
Screen size. Screen size is too small if you want to use the SG2 as your primary laptop.
Keyboard. Typing on the keyboard is an adjustment and do to its small size maybe too uncomfortable for some people.
Bluetooth. The Surface pen does not remain connected once the device is turned off and has to be reconnected via Bluetooth every time I turn the device back on.
Ports. Unlike the SP7, there is no USB-A port so I had to buy a dongle.
Speakers. When it comes to listening to music, the treble is a bit too high and the bass is too weak. For non-music videos the speakers are fine.