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 . 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.
Configurations
Graphite Platinum
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The 51.5 watt-hour battery offers system runtime of up to 16 hours.
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
External links
- Business Webpage
- Consumer Webpage
- Product Reveal on YouTube
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