The Surface Slim Pen 2 will also offer greater precision and lower latency when inking compared with its predecessor, the Surface Slim Pen, Microsoft said, sensing up to 4,096 levels of pressure. The pen has haptic motor inside that simulates the way in which real pens interact with paper. Here, Microsoft’s cubby hides and charges the new Surface Slim Pen 2 (sold separately). Microsoft’s new Surface Pro Signature Keyboards now include a pen cubby, another way in which the Surface Pro X paved the way for the Surface Pro 8. Black isn’t a color option this time around, with Platinum and Graphite as the available choices. But at 1.96 pounds, it’s also slightly heavier. Physically, the Surface Pro 8 is surprisingly a bit smaller than its predecessor, even with the larger screen-that likely means that the bezels have shrunk significantly. Interestingly, Microsoft disclosed that the Surface Pro 8 is part of Intel’s Evo platform, reserved for special, intensive collaboration between Intel’s engineers and the laptop manufacturer. However, the new Surface Pro 8 is arguably defined more by its external features, a welcome update to a Surface Pro lineup that has remained somewhat static in its look and feel for several years. Naturally, the Surface Pro 8 includes options to run Windows 11, too.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7+ and the new Surface Pro 8 both use Intel’s 11th-gen Core chips, though the Surface Pro 8 boasts more powerful processor options-topping out at a Core i7-1185G7, versus the Core i7-1165G7 found on the Surface Pro 7+. Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 8 improves over both, inside and out.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7+ for Business tops our list of the best Windows tablets, as did 2020’s Surface Pro 7 for consumers. Prices will begin at $1,100, and go up to $2,600 for consumers. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8 will go on sale today, and ship on Oct.

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