When asked why, a Microsoft representative responded, saying the company feels the upgraded cooling and larger battery are worth the slightly thicker build. It is thicker and heavier than its predecessor by 2mm and 100 grams. Edges are rounded, and it’s a more refined hardware experience than past models. Thanks to the new chassis, fingerprints no longer stick to the surface. The Surface Pro 8 runs the latest Intel chips inside the lovely anodized aluminum case of the Surface Pro X released in 2020. I’m not too fond of the new Start menu, and all mobile-first functions like widgets are haphazardly added. Windows 11 has some odd, seemingly anti-user quirks that I’ve been slow to normalize. Even in this new Windows 11 form, the operating system remains one of the Surface Pro’s downsides. Windows seems like the weak link with the Surface Pro 8. I cannot report on HDR support I couldn’t get it to work. Sadly, not all buyers will experience the best of this screen as Windows buries the 120 Hz option deep in the Control Panel. The screen is lovely and among the best I’ve seen in a mobile device. From Lightroom to Factorio, the Surface Pro 8 is fast with its eleventh-gen Intel Core CPUs. Everything is snappy to load and respond. Pop open the kickstand and Windows 11 springs to life. The portable is a joy to use and a great solution for those looking for a convertible Windows machine. I have no reservations saying this: The Surface Pro 8 is the best 2-in-1 yet. For the Surface Pro 8, Microsoft utilized the wonderful body of the Surface Pro X, which it introduced in 2020. The company introduced the Surface Pro in 2013 and the casing had hardly changed through seven generations of products. Microsoft finally updated the exterior of the Surface Pro, and it was about time. The Surface Pro 8 is a major update from previous models, and yet it’s still familiar. The only thing missing is the MicroSDXC slot, which didn’t make the cut for this version. The signature kickstand works better, and the optional keyboard is improved. The Surface Pro 8 even packs Windows 11, which brings a host of new features.

It runs the latest Intel chipset and finally supports Thunderbolt 4. The screen is new and the chassis is new. The latest Surface Pro is packed with new goodness.

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