Finally, the Pro 7+ comes with the 11th generation Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. The base Pro 7, meanwhile, comes in with a slower 10th generation Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. Storage is less important on the Pro 8 as you can always buy a bigger SSD and replace it later on - a feature carried over from the Pro 7+. On the Pro 8, you’re getting Intel’s latest and greatest 11th generation Core i5 processor, alongside 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. On the other hand, the Surface Pro 7 is the cheapest device, starting at $749, and the Pro 7+ in between at $900.Īt those prices, we’re looking at the base configurations.
It starts at $1,099, without accounting for the Type Cover or the Surface Pen. Looking at just the price, the Surface Pro 8 is the most expensive Surface device in recent times. Finally, the one-year warranty period isn't appropriate for a device in this price range. If required, a correspondingly equipped keyboard (Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID) has to be used here. The touchscreen display flickers at a frequency of 199.2 Hz at brightness levels of 57% (corresponds to about 119 cd/m²) and below.Īlthough the Surface is aimed at businesses and schools, it lacks a fingerprint reader. Occasionally, an electronic rattling can be heard from inside. Some weaknesses of the regular Surface have been carried over: Despite being passively cooled, Microsoft's 2-in-1 device is not completely silent. The opportunity to upgrade to Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 was missed here. The built-in USB-C port (DisplayPort, Power Delivery) still works according to the USB 3.2 Gen. The Surface Pro 7 Plus achieves real-world runtimes of 8 to 11 hours and is roughly on par with the rates of the Surface Pro 7 as a result. The slightly increased battery capacity (48.9 Wh vs. For now, it will only be sold to businesses and schools. It is still unclear if many users will be able to purchase the Surface Pro 7 Plus. The device can also connect to the outside world via LTE. A small maintenance hatch enables an easy replacement of the SSD. The Tiger Lake platform used offers more performance overall compared to Ice Lake - GPU performance increases significantly more than CPU performance. The Surface Pro 7 Plus is the more well-rounded 2-in-1 variant compared to the Surface Pro 7.
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