The Pro 8 has a number of CPUs available to regular consumers, including a Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1185G7. Microsoft is also saying the screen is about 12.5% brighter than Pro 7 models, which should help deal with glare in well-lit areas. This will play very nicely with the new dynamic refresh rate feature coming with Windows 11, improving battery life, inking, and general scrolling.Īs for the overall look, the Pro 8 definitely looks more modern than the previous Pro models thanks to a slimmer bezel. However, the refresh rate can now climb to 120Hz, up from 60Hz in the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. It still has a boxy 3:2 aspect ratio that's perfect for tablet, and it still has full touch functionality. Compared to the 12.3-inch display with a 2736x1824 resolution in the Pro 7, that's still 267 pixels per inch (PPI). It's been blown up to 13 inches from 12.3 inches, with a slightly boosted 2880x1920 resolution. Like the Surface Pro X, the Pro 8 has a larger display than we're accustomed to from the Pro line. It looks to be about the same as the Pro 7's black color, but we'll have to wait for a closer comparison. The Pro 8 is available in the usual Platinum color, but there's also now a Graphite option. That should be a bonus for anyone who likes to often record with their Pro. The Pro 8 also gets 4K video support on the rear-facing camera, something the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus do not have. The Pro 8 also goes beyond with the rear-facing camera, which is now 10MP compared to 8MP on the older models. Only the Pro 8 has new face tracking technology that will keep you in focus while moving around during a video call.
There's also a front-facing 5MP camera with 1080p video support on all three models.
Like the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus, there's a front-facing IR camera for Windows Hello facial recognition. All three devices do have Wi-Fi 6 for standard internet connectivity.Ĭameras are another area where the Pro 8 has seen some improvements. This is the same as the Pro 7 Plus the standard Pro 7 does not have LTE support at all. This will be alongside the usual eSIM support.
If you go in for the Surface Pro 8 LTE model - which apparently isn't going to be available until 2022 - it should come with removable Nano SIM support. The microSD card reader will be missed, but you will be able to connect to the best Thunderbolt 4 docking stations for added connectivity. The Pro 8 has been upgraded to have dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, as well as Surface Connect and 3.5mm audio. The Surface Pro 7 Plus, despite being released earlier this year, had just one USB-C and one USB-A port alongside the Surface Connect, 3.5mm audio jack, and microSD card reader. Ports have always been a bit of a rough spot for Surface devices. Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)
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