Surface Pro 8


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

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.
  • 51.5 watt-hour battery

    Software

Surface Pro 8 is powered by the new Windows 11 Home operating system with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. The device also supports Windows Hello login using biometric facial recognition.

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