Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
The Intel Evo platform and 11th Gen Core i7 processor deliver genuine laptop performance in an 891g tablet with a 120Hz PixelSense Flow display. The iconic built-in Kickstand and Thunderbolt 4 ports provide versatile positioning and fast connectivity for a seamless hybrid workflow. This device is best for mobile professionals and students who need a single, lightweight device for note-taking, sketching, and full Windows 11 productivity.
CPU 1.1 GHz core_i7
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13" 2880x1920
OS Windows 11 Home
stylus Yes
Battery 52 Wh
76 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong screen (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong ram (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 1.1 GHz core_i7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Battery | 52 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Apple iPad Pro M4 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra Ai | BESTTAB T60 | HOTWAV R7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.1 GHz core_i7 | Apple M4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Intel Core i5 11600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 12" | 10.1" 1280x800 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Battery (Wh) | 52 | 31 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | 77.3 | 78 | 87.4 | 90.3 | 99.4 | 68.7 | 83.6 | 69.6 | 78.3 | 21.7 | 92.8 | 83.5 | 13.5 | 85.2 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M4 Compare | 97.8 | 97.2 | 77.6 | 99.8 | 95.2 | 91.9 | 83.6 | 58 | 67.4 | 47.8 | 92.8 | 97.9 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 69.6 | 87.5 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.2 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra Ai Compare | 93.4 | 85 | 80.8 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 97.5 | 74.7 | 99.2 | 45.7 | 35.4 | 56.1 | 62.5 | 8.5 | 16.7 | 97.5 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 80.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 70.4 | 46.7 |
| HOTWAV R7 Compare | 96.8 | 86.3 | 51.5 | 10.3 | 91.5 | 59.6 | 74.7 | 90 | 8.7 | 4.3 | 84 | 86.2 | 51 | 92.6 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall75.6
- Reading50.1
- Student77.3
- Business69.4
- Art Design75.5
- Productivity76.7
- Entertainment78.1
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