Tech specs
| Key Features | |
| What's new |
|
| What's missing |
|
| Availability | Surface Pro 8 |
| Released | 2021 |
| Release Info |
|
| Pricing | Consumer models
|
| Display | Surface Pro 8 |
| Size | 13 Inches |
| Info |
|
| Exterior | Surface Pro 8 |
| Dimensions | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm) |
| Weight | 1.96 lb (889 g) |
| Colors | Platinum Graphite |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
|
| Ports |
|
| Internal Specs | Surface Pro 8 |
| Processor |
|
| Integrated Graphics |
|
| Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB Removable SSD. |
| Connectivity | Surface Pro 8 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
| Battery | Surface Pro 8 |
| Size |
|
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours of typical device usage |
| Power Supply |
|
| Software | Surface Pro 8 |
| OS |
|
| Built-in Apps |
|
| Camera & Audio | Surface Pro 8 |
| Camera |
|
| Audio |
|
| Misc | Surface Pro 8 |
| Inking |
|
| Sensors |
|
| Security |
|
| In the box |
|
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Table of contents
Availability
Microsoft first unveiled the Surface Pro 8 on September 22nd, 2021, at the Microsoft hardware event, with a starting price of $1,099 for the model with Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB of SSD.
The device was available to pre-order right after the event and started shipping 13 days later, on October 5th, 2021. It comes with a new 13-inch display design inspired by the Surface Pro X. With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, it supports up to two 4K@60Hz displays, external graphics (eGPU), and data transfer up to 40Gbps.
At the event, Panos Panay and his colleagues introduced four Surface devices, including Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3, and Surface Laptop Studio.
Tips and tricks
Learn how to utilize your Surface Pro 8 to the fullest with our handpicked selection of tips and tricks. Our comprehensive guide will assist you in maximizing battery life, enhancing performance, boosting productivity, and efficiently solving any issues that may arise.
- How to configure Surface Pro UEFI/BIOS
- How to reset a Surface with a USB recovery drive
- How to boot a Surface Pro 8 from a USB drive
- How to disable secure boot on a Surface Pro 8
- How to remove the red bar from the Surface Pro 8 boot screen
- How to fix a Surface Pro 8 that won’t turn on
- How to set or clear an asset tag on Surface Pro 8
Update History
Catch up on the latest information about the new Surface Pro 8 features and fixes introduced via driver and firmware updates from Microsoft. Here are the last five releases:
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses issue when the battery is not charging while connected to the charger, addresses issue when device may shut down when battery not fully discharged, and resolves "battery not genuine" notification.
- Surface Pro 8View
Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues and improves pen and touch stability.
For a complete driver and firmware update release timeline, please visit our Surface Pro 8 update tracker page.
Surface Pro 8 Videos
FAQs
Before making a purchase decision, it’s essential to have a good understanding of the device you’re interested in. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive Microsoft Surface Pro 8 FAQ to answer all of your questions. The following FAQ covers all aspects of the new Surface Pro 8, including its display, battery life, performance, software, and design.
- Can you upgrade RAM on Surface Pro 8?
- Can you upgrade Surface Pro 8 SSD?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have 4G LTE or 5G cellular connection?
- Does Surface Pro 8 Have a Headphone Jack?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have Ethernet port?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have Face Unlock?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have HDMI port?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have SD Card Slot?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have USB-A port?
- Does Surface Pro 8 have USB-C port?
- Does Surface Pro 8 support Wi-Fi 6?
- Does Surface Pro 8 Supports eGPU?
- How long will the Surface Pro 8 be supported?
- What is the Difference Between Surface Pro 8 for Consumer vs. Business?
- What Processor is in Microsoft Surface Pro 8?
- What’s ports on Microsoft Surface Pro 8?
Here are the most frequently requested comparisons for Surface Pro 8:
COMMENTS
Let us know what you think!
We appreciate hearing your thoughts, questions, and ideas about “ Surface Pro 8 specs, features, and tips”.
it is gonna be a good new system i believed
Is it possible to run Gazebo simulations on Surface Pro 8?