Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13", Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 512GB, Platinum
The Intel Core i5-1145G7, Iris Xe graphics, and 13-inch 2880x1920 touchscreen deliver sharp visuals in a detachable chassis weighing just 889 grams. A 512GB SSD and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity add fast storage and peripheral flexibility, while refurbished pricing makes the premium build more accessible. It suits students and mobile creatives prioritizing a light Windows tablet for note-taking, sketching, and light media editing.
CPU Intel Core i5 1145G7
RAM 8 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 13" 2880x1920
OS Windows 11 Pro
stylus Yes
Battery 52 Wh
60 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong storage (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong screen (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1145G7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Microsoft Surface Pen |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Battery | 52 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 | Intel Core i5 1145G7 | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | 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) | 52 | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | 63.8 | 78 | 66 | 90.3 | 99.4 | 81.6 | 92.9 | 78.3 | 21.7 | 92.8 | 13 | 17.9 | 85.2 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.8 | 67.4 | 47.8 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 41.1 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 87.5 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.2 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.9 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 70.4 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 70.4 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60
- Reading37.4
- Student63.9
- Business57.2
- Art Design67.4
- Productivity66.1
- Entertainment66.8
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