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 are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know 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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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price | ||
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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
Not Available |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
Check on Amazon |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-12.3" Touch Screen - Intel Core i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD with Black Type Cover (Lastest Model) - Platinum with Windows 11 By Microsoft
$889.00 Was: $1,239.98 |
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Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro X LTE (2020) | 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SQ2 Processor | WiFi+4GLTE | Model 1X3-00014 | Unlocked for All Carriers | US Version - Matte Black By Microsoft
$2,999.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 256GB SSD WiFi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft
$699.99 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X, SQ 2 Processor, with LTE (13" Touchscreen - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD) - Platinum (Renewed Premium) By Microsoft
$839.00 |
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| Display | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
| Size | 13 Inches | 13 Inches |
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| Exterior | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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| 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 | Matte Black Graphite | Platinum Matte Black |
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| Internal Specs | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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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 |
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| Software | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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| Microsoft 365 Family 30-days trial |
| Camera & Audio | Surface Pro 8 | Surface Pro X (2020) |
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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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| 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™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
Not Available |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft
Check on Amazon |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-12.3" Touch Screen - Intel Core i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD with Black Type Cover (Lastest Model) - Platinum with Windows 11 By Microsoft
$889.00 Was: $1,239.98 |
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Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Pro X LTE (2020) | 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SQ2 Processor | WiFi+4GLTE | Model 1X3-00014 | Unlocked for All Carriers | US Version - Matte Black By Microsoft
$2,999.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 256GB SSD WiFi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft
$699.99 |
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Microsoft Surface Pro X, SQ 2 Processor, with LTE (13" Touchscreen - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD) - Platinum (Renewed Premium) By Microsoft
$839.00 |
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