Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 64.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 |
| 2017-06-15 | -- |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 11.30 x 8.19 x 0.37 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 31.43 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Graphite and Platinum |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 13 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 2880 x 1920 pixels |
| 267 pixels per inch | 266 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 (10 nm) chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | 64-bit (Quad-Core 4200 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.9 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 23 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 10.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 6.71 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6200mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a general score of 82.4, which is much better than Microsoft Surface Pro 8's 64.8 general score. These tablets have Windows OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has the older 10 Pro version while Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has Windows 11. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) body is somewhat thinner and somewhat lighter than the Microsoft Surface Pro 8.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 features a bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has a bit worse screen density, it also counts with a quite larger display and a little bit higher 1920 x 2880 resolution. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features much more memory for games and applications than Microsoft Surface Pro 8.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 features a bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has lesser RAM memory, it also counts with a greater number of cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because it has a better resolution camera in the back.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.