
You can pre-order this machine today and it will start shipping from October 5, which is also when Windows 11 starts rolling out globally. Microsoft has announced that the Surface Pro 8 will be available to buy starting at $1099.99. Hence, you can enjoy all of the best Windows 11 features right from the first day, without any compromises. You get up to 16 hours of battery life with Surface Pro 8 and it charges through the Surface Connect port.Īs for software, the Pro 8 runs Windows 11 out of the box. Notably, this is the first time Microsoft has used a Thunderbolt port on a Surface device. Gorgeous, 120Hz screen Impressive performance Has two powerful Thunderbolt 4 ports SSD is easily accessible The Surface Slim Pen 2 is exceptional Cons More expensive Still lacks mobile apps. Surface Slim Pen 2 is compatible with the Pro 8 and magnetically attaches to the keyboard.Ĭoming to ports and connectivity, this upgraded Pro variant offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Microsoft has also introduced a refreshed pen it calls Surface Slim Pen 2. The kickstand used here is fully adjustable and you can attach the Pro 8 to a keyboard.

You get up to 32GB of RAM aboard the device. Microsoft says Surface Pro 8 has 43% more CPU power and 75% faster graphics than Surface Pro 7. It runs on a quad-core 11th-Gen Intel Core processor and is part of the Intel Evo platform. The Surface Pro offers a 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and smaller bezels. So Microsoft won’t wait for the so-called 12th-generation Intel mobile Alder Lake processors, which will likely be presented at CES in January 2022.įinally, somewhat unexpectedly, the SSD can be removable, thus eventually offering the possibility to include more storage.Īccording to the information he obtained the edgeMicrosoft’s event on September 22 will be a chance to introduce us to this new Surface Pro 8, but also the Surface Go 3, Surface Book 4, and Surface Pro X.Microsoft Surface Pro 8: Specifications #


The exact model is unknown, but this switch to the Tiger Lake platform will allow to take advantage of Thunderbolt ports, two in number.

The Surface Pro 8 will be powered by an 11th generation Intel Core processor. This will allow the frequency of the tablet to comply with the dynamic refresh rate technology announced in Windows 11, allowing it to provide more fluidity while saving battery. So, until it’s up to date, it will ship a 13-inch 2K display and, above all, a 120Hz refresh rate. Some of the leaks have already set the tone for the specs of the new Surface Pro 8.
