With its new generation of hybrid laptops, Microsoft has seen the big picture. This year’s Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a new look, beefs up its performance and goes under Windows 11. We explain why it deserves your attention.
Last September, Microsoft presented its new 2-in-1 PC vintage to the world with its Microsoft Surface Pro 8. A hybrid PC that erases the imperfections of the previous generation. His goal ? Make no compromises and establish itself as an essential laptop for those who want to work as well as have fun.
A design focused on versatility
This is the hallmark of the range: this new Surface Pro 8 retains its orientation as a tablet-like hybrid laptop. With its superb Anthracite or Platinum magnesium shell, its fine borders and rounded corners, you just need to take it in your hand to understand that it is a resolutely high-end device.
This hybrid PC also benefits from small dimensions since it measures only 28.7 x 20.1 x 0.9 cm, for a weight of 891 grams. Suffice to say that it is perfect for nomads since you can easily slip it into a handbag, a backpack or a small bag.
Hybrid machine by nature, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 only needs a keyboard, the Microsoft Signature for Surface Pro, to transform into a real laptop. A keyboard that includes both backlit keys and a real trackpad. Not to mention its tripod which allows the tablet to be placed vertically.
The touch screen at the heart of uses
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a magnificent 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen (against 12.3 inches for the Microsoft Surface Pro 7) and a definition of 2880 × 1920 pixels. This higher definition than on the previous generation is the guarantee of a good visual experience, both on streaming content and on a video game.
Above all, it is the first Microsoft Surface to take advantage of a 120 Hz refresh rate screen. Not only do the thin bezels provide a nice display surface, but the screen is also perfectly fluid in all the programs used.
A useful fluidity for the touch screen of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, as it is a real plus for professionals and creatives. You can quickly access your applications, or even draw or take notes with the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2. Microsoft has also managed to make the feeling of handwriting on the tablet as close to that of paper. as possible.
Power to spare
On the technical side, Microsoft has relied on the Intel Evo certification (which is not however present on the Intel i5 + 8 + 128 GB version) to boost the performance of its hybrid PC. This certification requires that the laptops that display it have precise technical characteristics in order to be efficient over time.
In fact, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 houses an 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, coupled with 8 GB of RAM (which can go up to 32 GB for the best configuration), and a 128 GB SSD. can be replaced by a 1TB SSD of storage.
Concretely, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 will not disappoint you, whatever your uses. This hybrid PC is powerful and fast enough to start up to do a lot of greedy tasks like video editing or photo editing without worry.
Better, it is even possible to play many video games thanks to its two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. All you need to do is connect an external graphics card (via an external box such as a Razer Core for example) and a 4K screen to enjoy of your favorite tracks. Otherwise, you can always turn to streaming services like the one included with Xbox Game Pass.
The best box for Windows 11
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 integrates Windows 11 natively. This means that you won’t have to make a cumbersome update when you take the PC out of the box. Finally, Windows updates will take priority given that the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a device entirely manufactured by the American giant of Redmond.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is available from 1000 euros in its i5 + 8 + 128 GB configuration. You can go to the Microsoft site or to resellers such as FNAC, Darty, Boulanger or Amazon to configure the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with higher storage and / or RAM. Especially since Microsoft offers free one month subscription to the M365 office suite and one month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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