Surface Pro 8

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft to supersede the Surface Pro 7. It combines the form factor and exterior design of the Surface Pro X with internal Intel-based hardware of the Pro 7+.[1] It was announced on September 22, 2021 alongside the Surface Go 3, updated Surface Pro X models, a new Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Duo 2, Surface Slim Pen 2 and several accessories. The tablet is powered by the new Windows 11 operating system.

Surface Pro 8
DeveloperMicrosoft
Product familyMicrosoft Surface
Type2-in-1 detachable
GenerationEight
Release date22 September 2021 (2021-09-22)
Retail availability5 October 2021 (2021-10-05)
Introductory priceUSD 1100 to 2600
Operating systemWindows 11 Home or Pro
CPUIntel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Core i3-1115G4
Memory8GB, 16GB, 32GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage512GB or 1TB
128GB or 256GB Removable SSD
Display13 inch touchscreen
120Hz refresh rate
PixelSense Display
2880 x 1920, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect Ratio
GraphicsIris Xe
Sound2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5 mm headphone jack
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, dual far-field studio mics
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
CameraFront: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 10 MP, 4K
TouchpadOn the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 2 USB-C with Thunderbolt, LTE
Online servicesMicrosoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm
(11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in)
Mass889 grams (1.960 lb)
PredecessorSurface Pro 7 | Pro 7+
Related articlesSurface
Websitewww.surface.com
Microsoft Surface models

Accessories

Features
  • Windows 11 operating system
  • 11th Gen Core i5 or i7 processors
  • A redesigned body
  • 13-inch touchscreen at 267 PPI and 3:2 aspect ratio
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • Up to 1TB of storage
  • Up to 32GB of memory
  • 4K video camera support

Configurations
Surface Pro 8 Configuration Options[2][3]
Price tier in USD CPU GPU RAM Internal storage LTE Color
Consumer Business
TBA Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel UHD Graphics
(48 EU @ 1.25GHz)		 8 GB 128 GB No G
1100 TBA Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe
(80 EU @ 1.30GHz)		 P
1200 TBA 256 GB G P
1400 TBA 16 GB G P
1400 TBA 8 GB 512 GB G P
1600 TBA Intel Core i7-1185G7 Intel Iris Xe
(96 EU @ 1.35GHz)		 16 GB 256 GB G P
1900 TBA 512 GB G P
2200 TBA 1 TB P
2600 TBA 32 GB P

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Hardware
  • The Surface Pro 8 has a new design that aligns closer to Surface Pro X design.[4]
  • It is the 10th addition to Surface Pro lineup. The tablet is aimed towards professionals.
  • It comes with a removable SSD.
  • It has a new 13-inch 120Hz display.
  • The device is the first Surface Pro to contain 2 USB-C port with Thunderbolt.
  • The kickstand is still present just like previous models and unfolds from 0 degrees to 165 degrees.[5]
  • microSD card slot is no longer present in this device.[6][7]
  • The battery offers battery life of ~16 hours.

Software

Surface Pro 8 is powered by the new Windows 11 Home operating system with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. The device also supports Windows Hello login using biometric facial recognition.

Timeline
Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop GoSurface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Laptop StudioSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro XSurface Pro 8Surface Pro 7 PlusSurface Pro 7Surface Pro 6Surface Pro (2017)Surface Pro 4Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 2Surface ProSurface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)

References
  1. "Everything announced at Microsoft's Surface hardware event". Windows Central. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  2. "Configure your Surface Pro 8". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  3. "Surface Pro 8 Most Powerful 2-in-1 Business Laptop". Surface for Business. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  4. "Surface Pro 8 is official with updated design, 120Hz display, and Thunderbolt 4". Windows Central. 22 September 2021.
  5. "Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review". tom's guide. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. "Surface Pro 8 is a media-centric 13-inch tablet with a 120Hz Dolby Vision display". engadget. 22 September 2021.
  7. "What SD cards are compatible with my Surface?". Microsoft Support. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021. Surface Laptop models, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X models don't have a built-in SD card reader.
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