With its new design, a higher refresh rate for its screen, but also better performance, the new Surface Pro 8 is finally here and is already enjoying a reduction. At the moment on Amazon, the model with an 11th generation i5 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage goes from 1,179 euros to 999 euros.
Microsoft presented the 8th generation of the Surface Pro a few months ago, which has completely changed its look. The new tablet PC is inspired by the design of the Surface Pro X to become thinner and easier to carry. In addition, this new generation has an 11th generation processor and runs natively under Windows 11. Nice changes that make it the Surface we expected, especially since it is at minus 15% at the moment. .
The strengths of the Surface Pro 8
- The ultimate hybrid PC
- The 11th generation Intel chip
- A beautiful screen almost edge to edge of 13 inches at 120 Hz
- USB-C connection
Posted at 1,179 euros, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD) is now at 999 euros on the Amazon site, or 180 euros immediate discount.
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A design inspired by the Surface Pro X
The Surface Pro 7 offered a design that did not evolve much, but with the Pro 8, Microsoft completely revises the design of its historical device, notably by resuming the design of the Pro X. By combining the two, the Surface 8 Pro benefits thus a screen 11% larger compared to the previous generation, according to the brand. We therefore find a 13-inch panel almost edge to edge which now offers a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This change will make it possible to obtain a better experience with the stylus in addition to providing a more fluid and efficient display.
Among the other changes, if the adjustable foot is still there, with a very pleasant hinge to handle, the keyboard has also gained in volume to now house the Surface Pen. And with a more responsive screen, the stylus will be more precise and have lower latency. This tablet PC has been designed to be light, easy to carry and versatile. It will follow you everywhere, and weighs only 899 grams. The whole point of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is to adapt to the way you work, wherever you are thanks to its hybrid format. This model also integrates Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 standards and improves its photo part, by offering two photo sensors (one at the front and at the back), the main one of which is 10 megapixels and capable of filming up to 4K.
More powerful than before
On paper, we find good technical characteristics, because the Surface Pro 8 embeds an 11th generation Intel chip. It’s a shame especially when we know that Intel should launch 12 generation Alder Lake core chips by the end of the year, whose new hybrid architecture should mark Intel’s comeback against AMD. and Apple. However, the firm ensures performance doubled compared to the previous model. With its 8 GB of RAM and its 11th generation i5 processor, you will not suffer from any slowdown when opening creative software or simply surfing the internet without a problem. On the storage side, a 128 GB SSD has been planned, in order to offer you good responsiveness.
Windows 11 is obviously part of it to be able to offer a smooth user experience and will also manage the refresh rate dynamically to maximize autonomy. On this side, Microsoft promises an endurance of 16 hours to be able to take a day easily away from a catch. Finally, the manufacturer updates the connections and abandons the USB-A port, in favor of two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Last element: you can easily change the internal SSD of the machine.
To learn even more, read our Getting Started with Microsoft Surface Pro 8.
Microsoft against the competition
In order to compare the Surface Pro 8 with other models available on the market, we invite you to consult our guide to the best laptops of the moment.
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