Microsoft Surface Pro 9, 8 or Pro X - Signature Type cover - Silver

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If the keys are working correctly in UEFI, but not in Windows: The problem is likely with the software installed on the Surface, and you'll need to reinstall. See Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface. Speaking of the display, it’s a big plus on this device, a sharp and pixel-dense screen (dubbed "PixelSense" in Microsoft parlance). The thinner bezels allow for the screen itself to be larger than the Pro 7’s (despite the barely different overall footprint), coming in at 13 inches instead of the previous 12.3 inches. On a small device, that much additional real estate is noticeable. System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface storage for more details.

At its core, the design ethos is the same as it’s been for years with the Surface Pro, which may not thrill you as a prospective buyer looking for radical changes. Microsoft has made upgrades beyond the general shape, though, so let’s dive into those. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See Surface Battery Performance for details.Comparison of viewable content on Surface devices with 3:2 aspect ratio v. laptops with 16:10 or 16:9 aspect ratio. For Windows 10: Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard (scroll down to the Interaction section.) To adjust the settings, toggle the settings to either on or off, depending on your preferences. What matters is that it still feels like a sleek, high-quality build, sturdier and more premium than many Windows tablets. It has a more modern, rounded look versus the Surface Pro 7, and it feels very nice to the touch. Combined with the larger display (more on that in a moment), the Pro 8 is a more attractive machine from the first moment you lay eyes on it. The USB-C ports now not only support Thunderbolt 4 but also the latest USB 4.0 specification, with maximum potential data transfer speeds of 40Gbits/sec. The Pro 7’s USB-A port has been consigned to the rubbish heap. Wireless communications are handled by the ubiquitous Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 card and, of course, you also get Bluetooth 5.1. First, let’s touch on the size. It measures 0.37 by 11.3 by 8.2 inches (HWD), and this trim chassis weighs 1.96 pounds, excluding the keyboard. The Pro 7 came in at 0.33 by 11.5 by 7.9 inches and 1.7 pounds, so this redesign actually does not trim down the overall footprint.

For Windows 11: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard (scroll down to the Interaction section). To adjust the settings, toggle the settings to either on or off, depending on your preferences. Make sure the language you're using on your Keyboard (the Keyboard’s layout language) matches the one you're using on your PC (the display language). For best typing results, the Keyboard and display language should match. If anything, it does feel slimmer, but we know that must be an illusion given the dimensions. The Surface Pro series set the bar for these types of devices, and while it may have inspired others since, the build quality still stands out. It’s certainly not the only good detachable 2-in-1 in the game, having helped create a competitive market: Our favorites this year to date have been the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable. Note: If you don't see a Devices menu, then your device does not provide this functionality and is working as expected. Not all devices have this option on the UEFI screen. Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately.Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration. We'd also like to note the quiet operation during these stress tests. Even after 10 minutes of crunching through repeat runs of the CPU-intensive Cinebench, the Pro 8's fans were audible if you listened for it, but if anything were quieter than average despite the slim design. There is active cooling happening beneath the hood, but the Pro 8 kept surprisingly quiet through testing, which hasn't always been true for Surface Pro devices. It's not totally silent under load—there is heat that must be dispersed—but it's still commendable. Graphics Tests

We tested the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (2021) with an Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, in the Platinum color scheme. Aside from the screen, all the components are configurable; you can see the available options in the table below. Screen We also mentioned the presence of Windows 11 on this machine, which, it’s worth noting, is the default for this product. Not coincidentally, Microsoft is launching this device and several other new and updated Surfaces alongside Windows 11, each pushing the other along and providing synergistic benefits. In addition to the screen and pen compatibility, you'll find a load of new features in the new OS, so read our full Windows 11 review for those details.And battery life isn’t all that impressive, either. The Surface Pro 8 ran for 7hrs 16mins in our video rundown battery test, four minutes shy of the Surface Pro 7, which kept going for 7hrs 20mins. That’s despite the Surface Pro 8 having a bigger battery (51.5Wh versus 43.2Wh). That’s enough to see you through a full day of work, but the iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, not to mention countless regular laptops, can do much better. Although the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has had a significant physical update, if I said it was all-new, I’d be lying. It’s very similar to the Surface Pro X. Colours available on selected models only. Available colours, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.

System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details. The past few iterations of the Surface Pro hadn’t seen much physical design change, but some noteworthy alterations finally—ahem—surface with the Pro 8. System software and updates use significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software and updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface Storage for more details. Having said all that, the Surface Pro 8 is a very hard act to beat for sheer versatility. Used solo, it’s an excellent tablet, but when combined with the Surface Pro Signature keyboard it’s a thoroughly competent and powerful laptop replacement, while the Surface Slim Pen 2 turns it into a handy graphics tool.It's been a few years since Microsoft launched an all-out new entry in its Surface Pro line, and even longer since there's been a noticeable redesign. The Surface Pro 8 changes that, introducing a sleeker chassis with a larger display than the Surface Pro 7. It's much more attractive, thanks to its new thin-bezel 13-inch screen, but its core functionality is otherwise unchanged. This is still a best-in-class detachable 2-in-1 in terms of design, and when paired with the improved 11th Generation Core i7 "Tiger Lake" processor in our model (and the advantages of Windows 11), this tablet can compete as a true laptop replacement. The pricing only balloons from there. The storage, in particular, becomes fairly expensive to raise above 256GB, likely because of the device's uncommon SSD type. Much of the price premium comes from the high-end and unique design, but the spec-per-dollar and attractive entry price are both diminished compared to the Pro 7. The 11th generation octa-core Core i7-1185G7 processor in our review model gives the Surface Pro 8 a useful turn of speed. In our 4K media benchmark, it scored 134 points, almost double the score of the 10th generation Core i7-powered Surface Pro 7, which scored 68 points.