Overall compared to what we think are it’s closest competitors (the Lenovo X1 Tablet or the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1), the performance of the Surface Pro 8 shines. The device alone (without a keyboard) weighs 891 g (1.96lbs) with minimal variations between configurations. All configurations also feature pre-installed Microsoft Windows 11 Home with Microsoft 365/Xbox apps pre-installed. Starting at $1099 (USD) or $1399.99 (CAD), the Surface Pro 8 comes with a base configuration of an Intel Evo Core i5 with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD (available in both Platinum or Graphite.) All configurations have a 13″ 120 Hz PixelSense display, 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 with Bluetooth 5.1, a 5MP 1080p front-facing and a 10MP 4K rear-facing camera. So uncompromising that we’ve awarded it our prestigious Editors’ Choice Award. If you didn’t catch our drift, this is the first Microsoft Surface device that feels like Microsoft has hit their stride with a truly competitive back-to-school offering that is versatile and almost uncompromising. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is next-level Surface performance, built on an 11th-generation Intel processor with a glorious 13-inch display.

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