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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