The top one is still large, but I'm willing to forgive that given it holds a 1080p front-facing camera for video conferencing as well as the IR hardware necessary for Windows Hello's passwordless login. That's helped even more by the smaller bezels around the sides and bottom on the front. The harder lines around the edges on the backside have been transformed into softer curves that feel better in-hand and give a more elegant look.
Intel’s 11th-gen processors – the device was released before Intel announced its latest CPUs in January 2022.The first thing I really appreciated about the new Surface Pro was the change in look and feel compared to previous generations.
Microsoft has upgraded the internals on every iteration of the Surface Pro, and that’s no different here.
They deliver rich, punchy audio that you wouldn’t necessarily expect from a device this size. The Pro 8 continues with dual 2W stereo speakers, which output via large grilles on either side of the device. This should help conserve battery life, but it’s still not available at the time of writing in March 2022. Microsoft advertised a Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) feature at the Windows 11 launch in 2021, which would allow the Surface Pro 8 and selected other devices to automatically adjust refresh rate depending on the situation. If you’re anything like me, that means connecting an adapter or hub on a regular basis – it feels like an unnecessary change. These support Thunderbolt 4 for fast data transfer, but the USB-A port has been ditched. Microsoft has stuck with the proprietary Surface Connect as the main charging method, although you can use either of the USB-C ports instead. It’s mostly business as usual on the sides of the device, where you’ll find the power button, volume rocker, 3.5mm headphone jack and docking station for keyboard covers. That makes it feel closer to a laptop than ever before, although the tablet itself is significantly lighter. The key design upgrade you’ll probably notice is much slimmer bezels, which allows for a larger 13in display within almost the same footprint. It’s your only option for biometric unlocking, with no fingerprint scanner on the device itself or either of the compatible keyboard covers. This is easy to set up and works extremely well, with an extra scan recommended if you wear glasses. Next to it, you’ll find a separate infrared lens, meaning the Pro 8 supports Windows Hello face unlock.
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