Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Tablet - no keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm | 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm |
Weight | 891 g | 770 g |
Case Material | Signature anodised aluminium | - |
Colour | Platinum | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13" | 12.3" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 2736 x 1824 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 267 | 267 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Windows Ink Capability | Yes | - |
Features | Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) | PixelSense |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) | Yes |
Resolution | 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) |
Camera Features | Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello | Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello |
Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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WWAN |
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Generation | 4G | - |
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Technology | LTE Advanced | - |
BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.5 Wh | - |
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Battery Life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 15 hours |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
USB-C USB SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Features | Volume control, built-in kickstand | Built-in kickstand |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |