Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a good machine for a broad range of users, it is generally salted for students and enterprise use. The ability to be used as a laptop and tablet make it ideal as a powerful solution that is portable as well.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 comes with Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro, as this device is made by the same brand, the OS is tailormade and works super smooth. Internally the components are also powerful enough to enhance this experience.

At 13 inches the display is very good, it has a resolution of 2880 x 1920p and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is a PixelSense display and also features Dolby Vision which optimises the colours. 

Processors for the Surface Pro 8 are from Intel, one can choose between the Core i3, i5 or i7. The i3 has RAM at only 8GB, with the i5 one can choose between 8 or 16GB. The i7 has higher-end options with either 16 or 32GB. Storage works similarly, with the i3 one can get 128GB of storage. The i5 has more options with the possibility of 128, 256, 512GB or 1TB.

The i7 options have 256 or 512GB and then the higher end at 1TB. All the storage is from the SSD format, which makes the rate of transfer good. The SSD is removable, this allows for one to either have it secure or switch it up.

Graphics are handled by either the Intel UHD or Intel Iris Xe. Between all these components the overall performance is streamlined.

There are cameras on the front and back, the front one is a 5MP one. The rear one is at 10MP and can also shoot video in 4K. Generally, both sides have HD video, this makes for good quality when one is taking video calls.

For wireless connectivity, the Surface Pro 8 has WiFi and Bluetooth. This lets you connect to the internet or smart TV and wireless devices like headphones. There is an option for the LTE variant that allows you to connect to mobile networks for data. Other connectivity is in the form of ports, One gets 2 USB C ports, a headphone and mic audio jack and the Surface Connect port. This device is also compatible with the Surface Dial, but offscreen.

Battery time is crucial for portable devices and the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 delivers, with about 16 hours This is a lot of time to get your work done.

Comments

This is a quality device, both in build and performance. The design is kept simple and one can get a lot of usage out of it if they care for their Surface Pro 8. One can get this device in Platinum and Graphite colours.

An expensive device, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has varied prices based on the specific model you choose. The more powerful the specs the more it costs. Please keep in mind the Surface Pen and Type Cover with the keyboard have to be bought separately.