During its annual hardware event, Microsoft finally presented the Surface Pro 8 , a generation that aims very high thanks to its multiple innovations focused on the professional sector. It is, then, the largest renewal of the device in years. In order to achieve this, the Redmond team not only devoted efforts to integrate new components, but also to offer the latest in software. The Surface Pro 8 will arrive with Windows 11 , the operating system that was announced just last June.
The Surface Pro 8, inside, boasts the eleventh generation of Intel processors . Obviously, it will be possible to choose between different variants of the chip at the time of purchase. Regarding RAM, it boasts up to 32 GB in the maximum configuration and 8 GB in the most basic model.
However, the most interesting thing about the Surface Pro 8 is on the outside. First of all, the device has a new 13-inch screen (previously 12.3 “) with a refresh rate of 120 Hz . Microsoft emphasizes, not However, it will run at 60 Hz by default, 120 Hz will be reached dynamically or when using the stylus. This will be possible thanks to the dynamic refresh rate function of Windows 11.
The panel is compatible with Dolby Vision , ideal for enjoying compatible series and movies. Additionally, the Surface Pro 8 has an adaptive color feature to change screen tones based on lighting conditions.
For its part, the keyboard (Signature Keyboard) now includes the Surface Slim Pen 2 , whose latency was reduced to take advantage of 120 Hz. Its dimensions are appropriate to store it without any problem and you can even recharge it from the keyboard surface thanks to the inductive charge. Those from Redmond explain that their styles incorporates a system of haptic motors to replicate the sensation of writing on paper .
Finally, you should know that the Surface Pro 8 joins the train of USB-C with two ports that, in addition, boast support with the standard Thunderbolt 4 . With the same cable you can connect it to an external monitor and recharge its battery at the same time, for example. The battery, by the way, offers up to 16 hours of autonomy .
The Surface Pro 8 will be available in the United States starting next October 5 from $ 1,099 dollars (Intel Core i5, 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of storage). At the moment there is no release date or confirmed prices for other regions of the world.
