That this was done in a form factor that isn’t much bigger than that of its predecessor-Surface Pro 8 measures 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches, compared to 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches for Surface Pro 7-isn’t surprising, given that this is a common upgrade tactic these days.

Where Surface Pro 3 and newer utilized a smallish 12.3-inch display panel surrounded by big bezels, Surface Pro 8 introduces a larger and more laptop-like 13-inch display panel surrounded by much smaller bezels, especially on the left and right sides. With Surface Pro 8, this design finally goes mainstream with the Intel components we’ve always wanted.Ĭompared to previous (Intel-based) Surface Pro models, there are some major changes, the most obvious being the display. And now we have a third design, though it technically appeared first with Surface Pro X in 2019, which fell short because of its lackluster Snapdragon innards and Windows 10 on ARM performance and compatibility issues. Despite this, Surface Pro has only seen two major designs: the original, which debuted in 2012, and that which debuted with Surface Pro 3 in 2015. But here’s what I’ve learned so far.Īs you may know, Surface Pro isn’t just Microsoft’s longest-lived computer, it is by far its most successful and most influential. I’ve only been using Surface Pro 8 since last Thursday, so this represents my initial impressions only and this article is not the more detailed review I’ll write after at least three weeks of daily use.

Folks, this is the Surface Pro of your dreams.

Surface Pro 8 is exactly what fans wanted, with a larger display, Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, and superior smartpen capabilities.

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