Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 8 2026, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
The 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM provide capable multitasking in a 539g tablet form factor with a vivid 13-inch touchscreen. Its integrated kickstand and detachable keyboard connector deliver a versatile laptop experience, while the stylus support makes it a natural sketchpad. This refurbished unit is best for students and mobile professionals who need a lightweight Windows 11 device for note-taking and standard productivity tasks.
CPU Intel Core i5 1145G7
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13"
OS Windows 11
stylus Yes
46 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong gpu (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1145G7 |
| Cores | 4 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13" |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | YES |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Slim Pen 2 |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 8 | 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) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 13" | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 11 | 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) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 8 | 63.8 | 78 | 87.4 | 30.2 | 32.2 | 54.6 | 83.6 | 53.4 | 44.2 | 21.1 | 20.8 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.8 | 47.8 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 64.9 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall46.1
- Reading30.2
- Student45.6
- Business40.7
- Art Design53.8
- Productivity49.6
- Entertainment44.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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