46% faster compute and 75% boost to graphics processing compared to Surface Pro 7.Uses new carbon composite thermal dissipation system.Battery has increased to 50.4WHr up from 43.2WHr.You can get LTE in Core i3 and Core i7 models for the first time (commercial markets).Surface Pro 8 supports up to 23-watt TDP for the 11th Gen Intel processor.Dolby Vision (HDR) and Dolby Atmos (surround sound).The camera also has tuning optimizations to keep your face in focus.5MP full HD RGB camera has larger 1.4-micron pixels for better low-light performance.Microsoft's AI lets Windows Hello dynamically adapt to changes in your appearance (glasses and facial hair).IR camera has been improved substantially for speed and accuracy.120Hz display makes pen latency 'seemingly undetectable'.New ambient color sensor to dynamically adjust display colors based on room lighting.Chassis made from recycled anodized aluminum (versus magnesium).Thinner bezels expand the display real estate by 11%.

Rounded chassis 'compliments fluid UI design of Windows 11'.However, since the Surface Pro is an excellent device for content creators, there should have been a 4K variant that everyone would’ve appreciated.Surface Pro Signature Keyboard w/ Slim Pen 2īefore getting to the specs, here is a general overview of what is new and different from Surface Pro 7: Microsoft narrowed the bezels further, giving the Pro 9 a slightly larger display while retaining the same footprint. Most of the Surface Pro 9’s upgrades are display-centric (apart from the 5G add-on, if you care) and widely welcome. The Pro 9 is good, but should you upgrade?

Surface Pro 9 (Intel/Wifi) weight: 1.94 lb (879 g)

Specificationsĭynamic refresh rate – 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz with Surface Slim 2 Pen (Microsoft G6 Processor)ġ2th Gen Intel Processors, up to 32GB RAMġ1th Gen Intel Processors, up to 32GB RAM Here’s a quick overview of the hardware specifications of both devices so you can have a broader judgment.

Surface pro 8 specifications