Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro X (2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here's what you need to know what's different between Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X (2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

The 2021 Surface Pro 8 features the 28W 11th Generation Intel Tiger Lake UP3 dual-core Intel Core i3-1115G4 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with the boost speed up to 4.80 GHz. While the Surface Pro X (2020) features the 7W Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core Microsoft SQ2 with a clock speed of 3.15 GHz.
If you want to know more what's the difference between the 13″ Surface Pro 8 (2021) and the 13″ Surface Pro X (2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro X (2020): Specs Comparison
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What's new |
| New DesignIt is now available in a new Platinum-finish in addition to Matte Black.New Type Cover DesignThe Type Cover also available in three new colors including Ice Blue, Poppy Red, and Platinum, in addition to Black.Microsoft SQ®2 ProcessorThe 2020 model comes with the new Microsoft SQ2 processor that promises better performance and new Adreno™ 690 GPU. |
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Availability | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Consumer models
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - (Without keyboard) - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$825.00 $1,199.99 31% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$779.99 $1,199.99 35% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$1,319.94 $1,599.99 18% OFF |
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Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 256GB SSD WiFi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft
$575.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X, SQ 2 Processor, with LTE (13" Touchscreen - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD) - Platinum (Renewed Premium) By Microsoft
$721.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X - 13" Touchscreen - SQ 2 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - WiFi + 4G LTE - Matte Black By Microsoft
$723.48 |
Display | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Size | 13 Inches | |
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Exterior | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Size Comparison | ||
Dimensions | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm) | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.28” (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm)
Width: 11.3” (287 mm)
Height: 8.2” (208 mm)
Thickness: 0.28” (7.3 mm)
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Weight | 1.96 lb (889 g) | 1.70 lbs (774 g) |
Colors | Platinum Graphite | Platinum Matte Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Internal Specs | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM | 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
Storage | 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB Removable SSD. | 256 GB 512 GB
Removable PCIe SSD |
Connectivity | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
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Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem
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Battery | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Size |
| 38.2 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 16 hours of typical device usage | Up to 15 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply |
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Software | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft 365 Family 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Camera |
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Audio |
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Misc | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
Inking |
| Supports Surface Pen
4096 levels of pressure
Tilt sensing
Best in class latency
Paper feel
0.1mm precision
magnetic storage
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Sensors |
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Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - (Without keyboard) - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$825.00 $1,199.99 31% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$779.99 $1,199.99 35% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
$1,319.94 $1,599.99 18% OFF |
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Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 256GB SSD WiFi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft
$575.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X, SQ 2 Processor, with LTE (13" Touchscreen - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD) - Platinum (Renewed Premium) By Microsoft
$721.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X - 13" Touchscreen - SQ 2 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - WiFi + 4G LTE - Matte Black By Microsoft
$723.48 |
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