Both standards are extremely welcome, opening up super-quick transfers and the ability to connect external displays - including up to three 10K monitors.

You can also charge the Surface Pro via its two USB-C ports, which support USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: Ports and features When it comes to its charging speed, it’s a little slow as it only supplies 50% charge in 40 minutes, despite the 65W Surface Connect charger being fairly compact. We feel that it could be even thicker or heavier to make room to house a bigger battery pack, especially considering that the Microsoft machine is already tricky to hold in one hand because of its weight. It has space for a 51.5Wh battery thanks to its increased thickness.

We consider a running time score of greater than eight hours to be more or less ok, but that still leaves us thirsty for more, moreso if you consider the fact that this machine isn’t a thin or light tablet.

There are more pixels to enjoy, too, with 2,880 x 1,920 against 2,736 x 1,824, and that results in a pixel density of 267ppi. Thanks to Microsoft’s bezel-shrinking chassis redesign, the Surface Pro 8’s screen is 11% larger than the previous generation, measuring 13in to 12.3in. This isn’t necessarily a problem though, and it’s still perfectly portable for taking between meetings or working on the go. Without the keyboard, the Surface Pro 8 weighs 891g and measures 9.3mm thick, which is in fact 0.6mm thicker and 107g heavier than before. It’s not necessarily a slimline model compared to its predecessor, however. The Surface Pro’s famous adjustable kickstand is still present and correct, and the machine looks as classy and boardroom-ready as it ever did. This new look includes more rounded edges, smaller screen bezels, and a generally sleeker (if slightly less distinctive) silhouette. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: Designįor the first time in what feels like several years, the design of Microsoft’s flagship ultraportable has been refreshed for this latest model. While it sticks with 11th gen silicon, it now offers Thunderbolt 4, a bigger screen, and a significantly improved stylus, making it one of the better Windows laptops on the market. Thankfully, there is much more to say about the Surface Pro 8.

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