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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,190RAM capacity:32 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:13 inchesChipset:Intel Core i7-1185G7

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB)
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 82% of tablets
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 97%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

22%

9.4

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.2

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

8.0

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

7.2

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 82%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

22%

9.4

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.2

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

8.0

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

7.2

Audio & Multimedia

7.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) has a user popularity of 6.1 points, which is lower than 60.2% of Tablets.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.8
RAM capacity
32 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 32 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 99.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Process node
10 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 10 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 68% of tablets and equal to the node used in 1.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
1 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 97.8% of tablets and equal to that of 1.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,746 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,746 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 80% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Core i7-1185G7
This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1185G7 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 76.7% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2880×1920
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2880×1920 which is higher than that of 93.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
267 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 267 ppi which is higher than that of 77.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display glass which is stronger than that on 93.8% of tablets and equal to that on 5.8% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,414 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,414 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 79.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
100 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 99% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.4% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
891 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 891 g which is heavier than 96.8% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
2 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 2 ms, which is lower than that of 88.9% of tablets and equal to that of 11.1% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • 16x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (1 TB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 64 GB
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1185G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i7-1185G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.4x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 28 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 5.56x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (100 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    100 W vs 18 W
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2880×1920 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2880×1920 vs 1920×1200
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • 16x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (1 TB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 64 GB
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1185G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i7-1185G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.4x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 28 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.2x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (6,045 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    6,045 points vs 1,891 points
  • 4.58x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (68.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2.4x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,746 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,746 points vs 729 points
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.08x faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,350 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,350 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 92 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (96 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    96 vs 4
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, the average tablet does not. 0.00% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 28.6% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (10 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    10 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2880×1920 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2880×1920 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.9 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (13 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    13 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 29,760 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (29,760 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    29,760 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 19.2% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (267 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    450 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1370:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,370:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 46 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (267 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 49 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    450 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 5.56x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (100 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    100 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 4 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 4 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports Thunderbolt
    This tablet supports Thunderbolt, the average tablet does not. 2.3% of tablets support Thunderbolt.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 7 ms lower pen latency
    This tablet has lower pen latency than the average tablet (2 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    2 ms vs 9 ms
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 81.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (891 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    891 g vs 490 g
  • 32.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,414 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,414 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 12.27x more expensive
    Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£3,190 vs £260).
    £3,190 vs £260
  • 21.5% worse value for money
    Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (5.84 vs 7.1).
    5.84 vs 7.1
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 32.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,414 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,414 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 81.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (891 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    891 g vs 490 g
  • 111.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (287 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    287 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.3 mm vs 8.0 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Devyn Johnston
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Long-term review · almost two months of daily use
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 i7 WiFi is the best Surface Pro so far, but battery life and weight hold it back; best for upgraders.
9.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
07/12/2021
Hands-on review · battery, gaming, keyboard and pen tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 i7 WiFi is the best Windows tablet available now, with a high price and shorter battery life as its main downsides.
9.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
12/10/2021
Full review · battery, display and pen tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 i7 WiFi is a niche product, but excellent for note-taking and art, with price as the main caveat.
6.0
TheDigitalDigest
≈ estimated
07/10/2021
Comparison · i5 and i7 configurations
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 i7 WiFi has only a slight edge over the i5, which does not justify the price difference.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pcmag.com
05/10/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Review
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reviewed.com
15/03/2022
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What customers like about Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB)

  • High-quality 13-inch PixelSense display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Strong performance from the Intel Core i7 processor, suitable for multitasking and productivity
  • Lightweight and highly portable design with a sturdy, adjustable kickstand
  • Upgraded 1080p webcam provides excellent video quality for calls
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports allow for high-speed data transfer and eGPU support
  • User-replaceable SSD allows for easier storage upgrades
  • Fast charging capabilities (can reach 80% in approximately 30-45 minutes)

What customers don't like about Microsoft Surface Pro 8 I7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB)

  • Battery life consistently falls short of advertised claims, often lasting only 6–8 hours
  • The Signature Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen 2 are sold separately, significantly increasing total cost
  • Device tends to run hot during intensive tasks or while charging
  • Removal of the microSD card slot and USB-A port compared to previous generations
  • Small glass touchpad can be difficult for some gestures like dragging and dropping
  • Glossy screen finish can struggle with direct reflections and glare
  • Windows OS can occasionally be buggy or unoptimized for pure tablet-style touch use

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 i7 WiFi (32GB + 1TB) is a premium 2-in-1 tablet featuring a 13-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen with a 2880 x 1920 resolution and a fluid 120Hz refresh rate. Built on the Intel Evo platform, this high-end configuration is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 quad-core processor, a massive 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and a spacious 1TB removable SSD. Its main advantages include a modern design with slim bezels, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for advanced connectivity, and a high-quality 1080p webcam that supports Windows Hello facial recognition. However, notable drawbacks include a real-world battery life that often falls significantly short of the advertised 16 hours, the lack of traditional USB-A or microSD slots, and the additional expense of the essential Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen 2, which are typically sold separately.

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