Surface Pro 8 Explained

Surface Pro 8
Developer:Microsoft
Family:Microsoft Surface
Type:2-in-1 detachable
Generation:Eight
Price:USD 1100 to 2600
Os:Windows 11 Home or Pro
Cpu:Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Core i3-1115G4
Memory:8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage:512 GB or 1 TB
128 GB or 256 GB Removable SSD
Display:13 inch touchscreen
120 Hz refresh rate
PixelSense Display
2880 x 1920, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect Ratio 3K Resolution
Graphics:Iris Xe
Sound:2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Input:Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, dual far-field studio mics
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
Camera:Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 10 MP, 4K
Touchpad:On the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
Connectivity:WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 2 USB-C with Thunderbolt (interface), LTE
Service:Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions:287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm
(11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in)
Weight:889g
Predecessor:Surface Pro 7 | Pro 7+
Surface Pro X
Successor:Surface Pro 9
Related:Surface

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 other accessories. The tablet is powered by the new Windows 11 operating system.

On 4 Feb, 2022, Microsoft announced the general availability for organisations across industries in the UAE of its Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Pro 8.[2]

Configurations

Surface Pro 8 configuration options[3] [4]
Price tier in $USCPUGPURAMInternal storageLTEColor
ConsumerBusiness
$1,100Intel Core i3-1115G4Intel UHD Graphics
(48 EU @ 1.25 GHz)
8 GB128 GB
$1,100$1,200Intel Core i5-1135G7(Consumer)orIntel Core i5-1145G7 (Business)Intel Iris Xe
(80 EU @ 1.30 GHz)
$1,200$1,300256 GB
$1,350128 GB
$1,450256 GB
$1,400$1,500512 GB
$1,400$1,50016 GB256 GB
$1,650
$1,600$1,700Intel Core i7-1185G7Intel Iris Xe
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
16 GB256 GB
$1,850
$1,900$2,000512 GB
$2,200$2,3001 TB
$2,600$2,70032 GB

Hardware

Software

Surface Pro 8 is powered by the new Windows 11 Home operating system (Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro for business models) with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. The device also supports Windows Hello login using biometric facial recognition.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-22. Everything announced at Microsoft's Surface hardware event. 2021-09-22. Windows Central.
  2. Web site: Bhat . Divsha . 2022-02-04 . Microsoft launches new Surface devices in the UAE . 2022-03-18 . Gulf Business . en-US.
  3. Web site: Configure your Surface Pro 8. 2021-09-22. www.microsoft.com. en-us.
  4. Web site: Surface Pro 8 Most Powerful 2-in-1 Business Laptop. 2021-09-22. Surface for Business. en-us.
  5. News: 22 September 2021. Surface Pro 8 is official with updated design, 120Hz display, and Thunderbolt 4. Windows Central.
  6. News: 22 September 2021. Surface Pro 8 is a media-centric 13-inch tablet with a 120Hz Dolby Vision display. engadget.
  7. Web site: 2020-10-06. What SD cards are compatible with my Surface?. 2021-11-16. Microsoft Support. Surface Laptop models, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X models don't have a built-in SD card reader..
  8. Web site: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review . tom's guide . 17 August 2020 . 24 November 2020.