
The Pro 8 has the same level of hardware, but it lacks the Studio Effects that come with the Pro 9 with 5G's NPU.Īs for security, all Pro models have a TPM 2.0 chip and IR camera for Windows Hello. This ties in with its front-facing 5MP (1080p) camera and rear-facing 10MP camera with 4K video capabilities. The Pro 9 with 5G, thanks to its neural processing unit (NPU), also includes Windows Studio Effects with add-ons like auto framing, background blur, eye contact, and voice focus. The Pro 9 and Pro 8 include dual 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos, as well as dual far-field microphones for calls. Surface Pro 8 (Image credit: Windows Central)

The Pro 8 is available with LTE connectivity thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 modem, but only if you buy from the business side of Microsoft's store. The Pro 9 models have Wi-Fi 6E, while the Pro 8 is stuck on Wi-Fi 6. You'll likely want to check out the best Thunderbolt 4 docks if you opt for a Pro 8 or Pro 9, or the best general laptops docks for those with the Pro 9 5G model.īluetooth 5.1 is available in all models, while the Pro 9 with 5G adds mmWave and Sub-6 5G capabilities. The Pro 9 with 5G, due to its ARM-based setup, has two USB-C 3.2, a NanoSIM slot, and a Surface Connect port. It retains dual Thunderbolt 4 and a proprietary Surface Connect port. The Pro 9's 3.5mm audio jack (still available on the Pro 8) has gone extinct. The Pro 9 with 5G is only available in a Graphite color. The Pro 8 and Pro 9 come in Platinum and Graphite colors the Pro 9 also has new Sapphire and Forest options.

This allows you to use the tablet at different angles, especially important when inking or typing with an attachable keyboard and touchpad.

Models still have a built-in stand on the back, capable of folding out 165 degrees. All Pro PCs are built into an anodized aluminum body. Weight is also similar, with just a few grams difference here and there depending on whether or not you opt for 5G. The dimensions are essentially the same, with both models measuring just 0.37 inches (9.4mm) thin. Not a whole lot has changed physically between the Pro 8 and new Pro 9.
