10 must-have Surface Go accessories

With two Mini DisplayPorts, four USB-A 3.0 ports, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack, this dock gives you the ports you need to keep you connected to all your favorite devices. Plus, it easily connects to your Surface Go via the Surface Connect cable, making it easy to turn your Surface into a desktop power hub.

To fully utilize your Surface Go, you'll want to also pick up an attachable keyboard. Luckily, Microsoft sells many different Type Cover configurations, with the cheapest being the black option listed here. Featuring a backlit keyboard and Precision touchpad, this is everything you love about Surface keyboards, in a beautiful package that turns your tablet into a laptop.

The Surface Mobile Mouse is available in three different colors — light grey, burgundy, cobalt blue — and is the cheapest mobile mouse made by Microsoft. It's a simple, straight-forward mouse accessory that connects with Bluetooth and gets the job done. It's small, and slim, meaning it fits into a bag or pocket very easily for traveling on the go.

The Surface Go is a great little mobile gaming machine, which is enhanced with a dedicated gaming accessory. The Xbox Wireless Controller connects to your Surface Go via Bluetooth — no connectors sticking out — so you can enjoy haptic feedback and that classic feel in your hands.

The updated Surface Pen is an essential accessory for pretty much everyone, whether artistic or not. Use it to quickly take notes, to sketch or paint, or to just browse the internet. With 4,096 levels of sensitivity and low latency, it feels like you're using real paper and real ink. The eraser doubles as a button, which can be used to launch your favorite apps.

The Surface Go features just one USB-C port on its side, meaning if you need to transfer files from a different device, you'll need a USB drive that has both a USB-C connection and USB-A connection. With the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB, you get just that, a 128GB USB drive with both USB-C and USB-A connectors included. It's a neat, little, USB drive that works with any device.

If you want more internal storage for music, movies, and apps, invest in a 200GB SanDisk microSD card for more storage. The Surface Go features a microSD card slot under the kickstand, which allows you to expand internal storage up to 200GB. So, if you're short for space, a microSD card will solve that issue quickly and easily.

Keeping your Surface Go protected should be a top priority, and you can do that with this simple CAISON sleeve designed for the Surface Go itself. Available in multiple colors, this soft sleeve case will protect your Surface Go from drops and scratches when in a bag or out and about. It's super slim too, meaning it shouldn't be too difficult to fit in a bag.

The Padfolio Compact Case is a Surface Go case like no other. It features lots of different pockets for pens, paper, and notes, and even has a full A4 size notepad included for jotting down notes on actual paper. The Surface Go slips into the back and can be accessed without taking the Surface Go out at all. This should be excellent for students in college.

If you need something a little more heavy-duty, the UAG protective drop case should be exactly what you need. This military grade case will protect your Surface Go from any drop or bash you can throw at it, within reason. It also features an aluminum kickstand built into the case, so you don't lose out on that kickstand goodness.