Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business. 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

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 891 g 891 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Signature anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13" 13"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Windows Ink Capability Yes Yes
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default)
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 14 hours
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) 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 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand Volume control, built-in kickstand
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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