Share this page. Storage 3. Screen: Battery life 1. Up to Processor 8. Cameras, video and audio. Windows Hello face authentication camera front-facing 5. Battery life and performance might not be as good as the Pro 8 but you'll be saving money. And if you want the smaller size with the benefits of Intel's 11th-gen processors, it looks like you'll be able to get that with the Surface Pro 7 Plus minus the extra cost for the commercial version. Read our Surface Pro 7 review. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic.
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When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Joshua Goldman. Bigger and better. Microsoft Surface Pro 8. Still great for a good price. See also Windows 11 review: Familiar but fresh Change your Windows 11 wallpaper in 5 simple steps it's super easy to do Windows Everything you need to know about its release date, new features and more Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your computer meets Microsoft's requirements with these tools Windows 11 vs. Discuss: Surface Pro 8 vs.
Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 is bigger, better than before. Surface Pro 7 Plus Surface Pro 7 Front: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: megapixel. Front: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 8-megapixel. Microsoft has always offered lovely displays on its Surface devices. Even with the original Surface, which debuted in , the bright, high-res, low-glare panel was a standout on an otherwise confused seeming device.
The Surface Pro 8 is no exception. The touchscreen here is 11 percent larger than before — 13 inches, up from Most important is the Hz refresh rate. This is a relatively new addition to the world of notebooks.
I noticed the difference immediately, even with the sort of mundane tasks I do hundreds of times a day: launching apps and minimizing windows. It all happens faster. That bigger display comes at the expense of the surrounding bezels, which: good riddance.
This is, of course, not a new design tactic. For years, laptop makers have been trimming the fat around their screens. This is a good thing, considering the dated design was one of only a few complaints in our Surface Pro 7 review.
In addition to having a larger screen, the Pro 8 is also heavier: 1. The keyboard adds 0. I would be less inclined than ever to use the detached tablet the way I would my smartphone.
Even the power brick is lighter. Users have been requesting this for a while, and it means that people can now plug in high-speed drives, multiple 4K displays and eGPUs.
The built-in kickstand also suggests Microsoft knows people are going to spend more time docking the device than holding it. The weighty aluminum helps the Pro 8 feel like the high-end device it is. On the other hand, even after using the Pro 8 for a few days, I still find the kickstand awkward to pull out; the narrow divots make it tough to grab onto. Finishing up our hardware tour, the rear camera now shoots at 10 megapixels, up from 8MP, and can record in 4K. The images are… fine.
But certainly not worth the embarrassment of shooting photos in public with a inch tablet, nor the inconvenience of having to hold a two-pound device steady. Just use your smartphone. Not only was the image sharper, but it did a better job lighting my face. To test the Surface Pro is also to test its accessories.
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