- Surface Pro 8 list of technical specifications.
- Also, details about the new 120Hz display, processor upgrade, and more.
- The Pro will be available on October 5 starting at $1099.99 (without the keyboard).
Surface Pro 8 is here, and it’s the tablet that we have been waiting for. Although it still retains the classic look, Microsoft has redesigned the tablet in almost every aspect.
The new tablet incorporates many of the design elements of the Surface Pro X. The Surface Pro 8 features a 13-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, but it can go down to 60Hz with the dynamic refresh rate feature on Windows 11 to help with battery life, and since the screen is larger, the bezels are a lot thinner.
You will notice that corners are more rounded that follows the new design of Windows 11. This time around, the company is ditching the USB-A ports in favor of two USB 4.0 with Thunderbolt 4 support. And the chassis is now made from more recycled aluminum instead of magnesium.
As for the rest of the tech specs, Microsoft is loading the Surface Pro 8 with up to a Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor, up to 32GB of memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and removable storage of up to 1TB SSD. Also, the company claims up to 16 hours of battery life.
Surface Pro 8 tech specs
| Surface Pro 8 | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” |
| Weight | Intel Core i5 models 3.83 lb (1742.9 grams) Intel Core i7 models 4.00 lb (1820.2 grams) |
| Display | Screen: 13” PixelSense Flow Display Resolution: 2880 x 1920 (267 PPI) Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate (60Hz default) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10-point multi-touch GPU Ink Acceleration |
| Processor | Consumer: Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core™ i7-1185G7 Processor Designed on the Intel Evo platform Commercial: Dual-core 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor (Wi-Fi) Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1145G7 Processor (Wi-Fi or LTE3) Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor (Wi-Fi or LTE3) Designed on the Intel Evo platform (i5 and i7 processors only) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (i3) Intel Iris Xe Graphics (i5, i7) |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDDR4x 16GB LPDDDR4x 32GB LPDDDR4x |
| Storage | Removable solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128GB 256GB (Wi-Fi or LTE3) SSD: 512GB 1TB (Wi-Fi only) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology LTE3: LTE Advanced5 with removable SIM and eSIM support Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE Modem LTE bands supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours of battery life Charge your Surface Pro 8 to 80% in just over an hour |
| Ports | 2 x USB-C with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port Surface Type Cover port Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction |
| Security | TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise-grade security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in |
| Audio | Dual far-field Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Dolby Vision support |
| Cameras | Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color) |
| Colors | Platinum Graphite |
| Casing | Mechanical features: anodized aluminum body, kickstand with full-friction multi-position hinge to 165 degrees, magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
| Power Supply | 60W power supply with additional 5W USB A charging Port |
Although the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard is sold separately, it now comes with the Surface Slim Pen 2. The keyboard now charges the pen, similar to the Surface Pro X, and it includes a slot to carry it. Also, the new Pen 2 features a haptic motor to mimic the feeling of writing on paper, and it reduces latency for better precision.
The Surface Pro 8 will launch on October 5, starting at $1099.99 for the base model, and you can preorder today from the Microsoft Store.
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