Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Specs Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)	Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Released · Jun 15, 2017
12.3-inch · 1824x2736px	13.0-inch · 2880x1920px
Single camera	Single camera
16GB · 1000GB	8GB · 128GB
	6200 mAh
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Availability

Officially announced
May 23, 2017
Prices (MSRP)
$2699

Design

Dimensions
11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45 mm	11.30 x 8.19 x 0.37 inches 287 x 208 x 9.3 mm
Weight
27.65 oz / 784.0 g	31.43 oz / 891.0 g
Materials
Back: Metal	Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
	2D Face unlock
Features
Stylus
Colors
Gray	Graphite, Platinum
Tablet dock
Dock Features: Keyboard, Backlit keyboard, Touchpad
Dock Features
Keyboard, Backlit keyboard, Touchpad

Display

Size
12.3-inch, 76.57% screen-to-body	13.0-inch, 84.28% screen-to-body
Type
	120Hz, HDR
Resolution
1824x2736px, 267 PPI	2880x1920px, 3:2 ratio, 266 PPI
Colors
16 777 216
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Features
	HDR support, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Intel Core-i7 (14 nm)	Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 (10 nm)
Processor
Dual-core 2500 MHz	Quad-core
GPU
Intel Iris Plus 640	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
16GB/1000GB 4GB/128GB 8GB/256GB 16GB/512GB	8GB (LPDDR4)/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
OS
Windows (10 Pro)	Windows (11)

Battery

Type
	6200 mAh

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
8 MP (Autofocus)	10 MP
Video recording
1080p	Yes
Front
5 MP	5 MP

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.1	5.1
WLAN
a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac	a,b,g,n,ac,Wi-Fi 6 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax
USB
Full-size USB, USB 3.0	Type-C
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor
Other
	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers	Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback	Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Mini Displayport
Additional microphone(s)
Yes

Phone Features

Notifications
Flight mode, Silent mode
Other features
Voice commands, Voice recording

Alternative variants

with Intel Core m3, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage


System chip	Intel Core m3 7Y30 (14 nm)
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz
GPU	Intel HD 615
Memory	4GB/128GB
Prices (MSRP)	$799

With 16GB RAM


Memory	16GB

with Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage


System chip	Intel Core i5 7300U (14 nm)
Processor	Dual-core 2600 MHz
GPU	Intel HD 620
Memory	4GB/128GB
Prices (MSRP)	$999

With 32GB RAM


Memory	32GB

with Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage


System chip	Intel Core i5 7300U (14 nm)
Processor	Dual-core 2600 MHz
GPU	Intel HD 620
Memory	8GB/256GB
Prices (MSRP)	$1299

With Intel Core i7 11th Gen processor


System chip	Intel Core i7 1185G7 (10 nm)
Processor	Quad-core 4800 MHz

with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage


Memory	8GB/256GB
Prices (MSRP)	$1599

with 512 GB storage


Memory	512GB
Prices (MSRP)	$2199

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Full specifications
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) Specs	Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Specs