Of course, if you want a more powerful Surface Pro 8, you can pay to upgrade it.

But the Pro 7 configuration with a Core i5, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD launched for just $899/£899/AU$1,499, which is a full $200 cheaper in the US. However, that was for a configuration with just a Core i3 processor and 4GB of RAM. User reviews (opens in new tab) are overwhelmingly positive on both models, with students noting how good it is for work, while also noting how portable it is.įor more offers, check out our Black Friday deals 2022 live blog, which is being constantly updated with all the best offers.It's a pretty big bump from the Surface Pro 7, which launched at just $749/£799/AU$1,249. It’s also, thanks to the 256GB version getting a price cut (opens in new tab), $100 more – so we’d definitely recommend the larger version. That means the only difference between them is the storage, and while 128GB may sound a lot for a tablet (opens in new tab), that’s pretty low for a laptop. They both come with an Intel Core i5 processor, as well as 8GB of RAM, meaning they’re snappy, and both offer an impressive 16-hour battery life.Īdd in a 1080p webcam, and a matching HD camera on the back, as well as the keyboard attachment included in the box, and you’ve got a great tablet and a great laptop alternative.

So, what’s different between the two of them? Not a lot, actually, with both offering an excellent experience whether you’re typing or using your fingers.īoth Surface Pro models offer a 13-inch display (around laptop size), with a display resolution of 2880x1920 – that’s Quad HD.

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