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+

Surface Pro X

| 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

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
(48 EU @ 1.25 GHz)

| rowspan="6" | 8 GB

| rowspan="2" | 128 GB

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$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
(80 EU @ 1.30 GHz)

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$1,200

| $1,300

| 256 GB

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| $1,350

| 128 GB

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|-

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| $1,450

| 256 GB

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|-

| $1,400

| $1,500

| 512 GB

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|-

| $1,400

| $1,500

| rowspan="2" | 16 GB

| rowspan="2" |256 GB

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|-

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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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|-

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| $1,850

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|-

| $1,900

| $2,000

| 512 GB

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|-

| $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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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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Category:Tablet computers introduced in 2021

Category:Microsoft Surface

Category:2-in-1 PCs