Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant pixelSense display

versatile form factor

improved processor performance

better integrated graphics

lightweight and portable

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-hinge design

sharp, colorful display

strong overall performance

pen-enabled touchscreen

quiet cooling system

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 32.67 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 891 g 1.68 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum The white
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 5, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated, Pantone Matching System (PMS)
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Output - 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 73G
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