Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8 is currently on sale as part of a nice bundle. Released at the end of last year, this hybrid laptop PC marks a major evolution in the Surface range. Here’s why now is a good time to pay attention.
Released at the end of last year, la Surface Pro 8 is a hybrid portable PC, halfway between a tablet under Windows 11 thanks to its touch screen and a portable PC, when the keyboard is attached. This unique format is the greatest strength of this device: under the appearance of a simple screen that is easy and light to carry, in fact hides the power of a portable PC capable of perfectly running any productivity application.
She benefits these next few days froma nice promotion on a bundle containing the tablet, a keyboard, and a mouse. We explain why it’s the right time to crack.
One of the best laptop screens
Released late last year, the Surface Pro 8 marks a major evolution within the Surface lineup. Main novelty of this version: the screen has been considerably improved compared to previous versions. It is now a 13-inch panel, still at a 3:2 ratio, with considerably narrower screen borders. This screen is supported by an adjustable foot that allows you to tilt the tablet very precisely to work as comfortably as possible.
The main novelty of the screen on the Surface Pro 8 comes from its refresh rate, at 120 Hz. Such a refresh rate is generally found on screens or laptops oriented gaming. On the Surface Pro 8, it has two advantages: a much smoother and therefore much more comfortable display, but also a better experience when using the Surface Pen (sold separately) on the touch screen.
A PC made to last
With its particular tablet format, the Surface Pro 8 is a device dedicated to productivity and mobility. And from this point of view, Microsoft has put the small dishes in the big ones. Just take the tablet in hand for a few minutes to realize the care taken in the choice of materials and finishes.
With its magnesium coating, the shell of the tablet exudes solidity and makes it pleasant to the touch. Its TypeCover keyboard, easily attachable and detachable thanks to a system of magnets, is both very light and has a particularly satisfactory typing quality even though it is very thin. It’s really hard to fault the design of the Surface Pro 8, Microsoft has made sure it’s a product that will age well.
A tablet that hides (over)power
This care taken in the construction is also found in the technical sheet. In its basic configuration, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 houses an 11th generation Intel processor, available in Core i5 as well as Core i7. This is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM (and up to 32 GB if necessary in the highest configurations), as well as a minimum 128 GB SSD and up to 1 TB for the most muscular versions. .
With such components, the objective is of course to be able to run any productivity application without any slowdown or to launch editing or photo editing software without any problem. The various applications of the Microsoft 365 suite run like a charm and even the most daring Photoshop edits do not scare him.
One of the strengths of this tablet also comes from the very good management of heat dissipation. Despite its compactness (1 cm thick), the Surface Pro 8 has small fans that work admirably well… and make almost no noise. The Surface Pro 8 isn’t the kind of device you turn off with a sigh of relief.
Windows 11: an OS designed for the Surface Pro 8
Microsoft product obliges, the Surface Pro 8 benefits of all the software advances brought by Windows 11. Concretely, this means that Windows 11 is installed natively on the device. No need to do lengthy updates when unboxing. Therefollowing, Surface Pro 8 Windows updates will take priority. Correction of faults, bugs, regular addition of functionality, better support for the touch screen or the stylus… The advantages of owning a Microsoft-branded device are numerous.
Over 300 euros off the Surface Pro 8 bundle with its official keyboard
Currently and for a few more days, the Surface Pro 8 is entitled to a great promotion at many online merchants. In its 8+128 GB version, associated with a TypeCover keyboard and a mouse, the Surface Pro 8 is only 1,099.99 euros instead of 1,394.99 euros.
