While the 11th-gen Intel Core processors will certainly boost performance over the Surface Pro 7's 10th-gen chips, it'll also give you much better battery life.

At least the kickstand is built into the body of the Pro 8 so you don't have to buy a separate cover for that function. The keyboard alone is $180, the pen is $130 and bundled together they're $280. Like past Surface Pro models, the keyboard cover isn't included with the Surface Pro 8. Microsoft did develop a new one for the Pro 8 that has a spot at the top to hold and charge the new Surface Slim Pen 2. If you're upgrading to the Pro 8, you'll need a new keyboard cover, too. Richard Peterson/CNET New keyboard, new pen neither are includedĪs you might expect, the increased screen size of the Surface Pro 8 means the keyboard cover from the Pro 7 won't fit. The new Slim Pen 2 magnetically stores and charges at the top of the keyboard cover. Plus, check out how the specs stack up between the Surface Duo 2 and Surface Duo, and some cool camera tricks the Surface Duo can do. Read more: Here's what the Surface Duo 2 needs to succeed. Still, it's an option down the road if you need more physical storage. The two-in-one does offer a removable SSD option, though it is a short M.2 2230 drive. Microsoft also did away with the microSD card slot for expanding storage. Of course, with the addition of the USB-C ports, something had to go: There is no more good ol' USB-A port on the Surface Pro 8. And even though Microsoft still uses its proprietary Surface Connector for the power adapter, you can charge the Pro 8 via the USB-C ports. This makes it easier than ever to connect external displays directly to the Surface Pro, as well as giving you high-speed data transfers and more expansion options with a dock or hub.

With the move to 11th-gen Intel processors, Microsoft added not one, but two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports. USB-C, Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover port, MicroSDXC, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jackįront: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 10-megapixelįront: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 8-megapixelįront: 12-megapixel TrueDepth 1080p video, rear: 12-megapixel f/1.8 wide, 10-megapixel f/2.4 ultrawide USB-C (2 USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4), Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover port, 3.5mm headphone jack Nano-SIM eSIM 5G support (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)

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