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