When Was the Surface Pro 8 Released?
Some reports originally targeted the first half of this year, but the Surface Pro 8 was confirmed at the Microsoft Surface Event on September 22, along with other products like the Surface Go 3. It became available for purchase on October 5, 2021. You can order the Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft’s website.
Surface Pro 8 Price
There are eight configurations to choose from. Depending on the processor, memory, and storage you pick, the Surface Pro 8 ranges in price from $1,099.99 to $2,599.99. Platinum and Graphite are the color options. Not all configurations are available in Graphite.
Surface Pro 8 Features
The new 13" Surface Pro has a battery life of up to 16 hours and includes 11th Gen Intel Core processors, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6, and built-in storage and charging for Slim Pen. It supports Microsoft Pen Protocol and tactile signals from Surface Slim Pen 2, as well as Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Pro X Keyboard. Surface Pro 4 and newer run Windows 10. The Surface Pro 8 ships with Windows 11, making it one of the first devices to arrive with Microsoft’s newest OS preinstalled. Windows 11 offers, among other things, a major visual overhaul.
Surface Pro 8 Specs and Hardware
There’s a 5MP front camera, 10MP 4K rear camera, and two studio mics. It’s available in Platinum and Graphite colors. As you can see, unlike the Surface Pro 7, this one doesn’t have a 4G RAM option, but there is a 32 GB version (twice as much as the Pro 7’s max configuration) if you opt for the higher-end model.
