Surface Pro 8
{{Short description|The eighth generation of Microsoft Surface Pro}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
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| name = Surface Pro 8
| title =
| aka =
| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg
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| developer = Microsoft
| manufacturer =
| family = Microsoft Surface
| type = 2-in-1 detachable
| generation = Eight
| release date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|22|df=yes|br=y}}
| retail availability = {{Start date and age|2021|10|05|df=yes|br=y}}
| lifespan =
| price = Aud 1100 to 2600
| discontinued =
| units sold =
| units shipped =
| media =
| os = Windows 11 Home or Pro
| power =
| soc =
| 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
| memory card =
| 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
| controllers =
| 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
| currentfw =
| platform =
| 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 = {{convert|889|g|lbs}}
| topgame =
| compatibility =
| predecessor = Surface Pro 7 {{pipe}} Pro 7+
| successor = Surface Pro 9
| related = Surface
| website = {{url|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-8/8qwcrtq8v8xg|www.surface.com}}
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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+.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-22|title=Everything announced at Microsoft's Surface hardware event|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-surface-2021-everything-announced|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Windows Central}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Bhat |first=Divsha |date=2022-02-04 |title=Microsoft launches new Surface devices in the UAE |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/microsoft-launches-new-surface-devices-in-the-uae/ |access-date=2022-03-18 |website=Gulf Business |language=en-US}}
Configurations
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! colspan="9" |Surface Pro 8 configuration options{{Cite web|title=Configure your Surface Pro 8|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Pro-8/8QWCRTQ8V8XG|access-date=2021-09-22|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|title=Surface Pro 8 Most Powerful 2-in-1 Business Laptop|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-pro-8|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Surface for Business|language=en-us}} |
colspan="2" scope="col" width="25%" | Price tier in $US
! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="20%" | CPU ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="20%" | GPU ! rowspan="2" | RAM ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Internal storage ! rowspan="2" | LTE ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Color |
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Consumer
! Business |
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| $1,100 | [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208652/intel-core-i31115g4-processor-6m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.html Intel Core i3-1115G4] | Intel UHD Graphics | rowspan="6" | 8 GB | rowspan="2" | 128 GB | rowspan="3" {{Na}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|G|white}} | {{n/a| }} |
$1,100
| $1,200 | rowspan="7" | [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.html Intel Core i5-1135G7](Consumer) or [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208660/intel-core-i51145g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz-with-ipu.html Intel Core i5-1145G7] (Business) | rowspan="7" | Intel Iris Xe | {{n/a| }} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} |
$1,200
| $1,300 | 256 GB | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|G|white}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} |
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| $1,350
| 128 GB
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| $1,450
| 256 GB
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| $1,400
| $1,500
| 512 GB
| rowspan="2" {{Na}}
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|-
| $1,400
| $1,500
| rowspan="2" | 16 GB
| rowspan="2" |256 GB
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| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}}
|-
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| $1,650
| {{Ya}}
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| $1,600
| $1,700
| rowspan="5" |[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208664/intel-core-i71185g7-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.html Intel Core i7-1185G7]
| rowspan="5" |Intel Iris Xe
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
| rowspan="4" |16 GB
| rowspan="2" |256 GB
| {{Na}}
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| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}}
|-
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| $1,850
| {{Ya}}
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|-
| $1,900
| $2,000
| 512 GB
| rowspan="3" {{Na}}
| style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|G|white}}
| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}}
|-
| $2,200
| $2,300
| rowspan="2" | 1 TB
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| $2,600
| $2,700
| 32 GB
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Hardware
- The Surface Pro 8 is the 10th addition to the Surface Pro lineup preceded by the Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro X.
- An updated design that aligns closer to the previously launched Surface Pro X.{{Cite news|date=22 September 2021|title=Surface Pro 8 is official with updated design, 120Hz display, and Thunderbolt 4|work=Windows Central|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-pro-8-announcement}}
- Intel 11th Gen Core i3, i5, or i7 processors
- 13-inch touchscreen at 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 120 Hz refresh rate
- Up to 1 TB of removable SSD storage
- Up to 32 GB of memory
- 4K video camera support
- Unlike previous Surface Pro models, a microSD card slot is not included.{{Cite news|date=22 September 2021|title=Surface Pro 8 is a media-centric 13-inch tablet with a 120Hz Dolby Vision display|work=engadget|url=https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-pro-8-13-inch-screen-dolby-vision-150951070.html}}{{cite web|date=2020-10-06|title=What SD cards are compatible with my Surface?|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/what-sd-cards-are-compatible-with-my-surface-1a97ff67-6d5c-89bf-3819-a60d80d7c9b2|access-date=2021-11-16|website=Microsoft Support|quote=Surface Laptop models, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X models don't have a built-in SD card reader.}}
- The device is the first Surface Pro to include two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4.
- Like previous models, the built-in kickstand unfolds from 0 degrees to 165 degrees.{{cite web |title=Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/surface-pro-7 |website=tom's guide |date=17 August 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020}}
- 51.5 watt-hour battery
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.
Timeline
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-pro-8|Business Webpage}}
- {{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-8/8qwcrtq8v8xg|Consumer Webpage}}
- {{YouTube|Ke4kXDfsDuE|Product Reveal}}
References
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{{Succession box
| title = Surface Pro
| years = 8th generation
| before = Surface Pro 7 {{pipe}} Pro 7+
| after = Surface Pro 9
| with = Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3, Surface Duo 2
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