Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
The Intel Evo platform and 11th Gen Core i7 processor deliver laptop-grade performance in an 891g tablet, complemented by a sharp 2880x1920 PixelSense Flow display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Its versatile Kickstand and optional Alcantara Signature Keyboard enable seamless transitions between studio and laptop modes, while Thunderbolt 4 ports provide fast connectivity. This device is best for mobile illustrators and note-takers who need a high-resolution pen display with full Windows 11 compatibility.
CPU Core i7
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 13" 2880x1920
OS Windows 11 Home
stylus Yes
64 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ram (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong screen (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 4 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i7 | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 | 11" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 31 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | 77.4 | 78.5 | 97.5 | 90.2 | 71.7 | 68.7 | 97.8 | 78.2 | 21.6 | 92.7 | 0 | 4 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 83.8 | 99.8 | 95.2 | 97 | 92.9 | 95.2 | 47.8 | 98 | 8.5 | 64.2 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79.3 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.8 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 42.2 | 92.7 | 21.5 | 51.9 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 80.2 | 80.9 | 93.4 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.1 | 64.9 | 63.1 | 13.8 | 70.2 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.7 | 82.2 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 15.6 | 71.6 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.6 | 80.9 | 42.7 | 86.9 | 88.9 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.1 | 58.8 | 39.4 | 70.2 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall64.4
- Reading23.1
- Student61.1
- Business60.8
- Art Design71.7
- Productivity71.4
- Entertainment71.2
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