The dark anodized aluminum case is not only nice to look at, but it also gives the 2-in-1 a strong and durable feel. On the kickstand on the back of the unit is a shiny silver Microsoft logo. The two holes on either side of the unit can be used to lift the kickstand. This is also how you’ll get to the SSD that you can take out. One is on the back, and the other is on the front.
The Surface Pro 8 has a connection on the bottom for the Surface Pro Signature or Surface Pro X keyboards, which snap on magnetically. The new device has an 11% bigger screen than the Surface Pro 7 because its edges are thinner. Overall, the Surface Pro 8 feels solid and looks great when it’s sitting on your desk.
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- Memory Size: 8 GB
- Speed: 4.2 GHz
- Display Resolution: 2880 x 1920 pixels
- Weight: 1.96 lbs
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It’s surprising how stiff it is for something so light and thin. The key action is great, and the backlight is a real plus. Even though the plastic trackpad is only 100 x 56 mm, it works well. A part of the design that keeps impressing me is how tightly the magnets hold the keyboard and tablet together. The same thing happens when you fold the top of the keyboard against the bottom of the tablet to tilt the keyboard deck a few degrees.
It also has a very accurate screen, with a Delta E color difference of only 1.24 out of the box, and a contrast ratio of 934:1. Some users will always prefer the rich black level of an OLED display, but I can’t find any real problems with the Surface Pro 8’s IPS panel.
The 2W stereo speakers that come with it are just as good. Not only are they very loud, but they also have a lot of bass. Microsoft continues to impress me with its ability to get such high-quality sound from what, by definition, must be pretty small drivers.