The higher refresh rate is great for tasks like gaming and animation work, but the jump is noticeable in day-to-day use, too. The display's greatest strength is its new 120Hz refresh rate, up from the 60Hz maximum on previous Surface Pro models.

Images look vibrant, videos are pleasant to watch, and text is crisp and easy to read, even at smaller font sizes. The Surface Pro 8 features a 13-inch display with a resolution of 2880x1920, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz (60Hz is the default). While it works great as an on-the-go productivity laptop, the Pro 8 is also an excellent tablet for drawing and taking notes. It starts at $1,099, and it’s available in platinum and graphite finishes. You can opt for an i5 model with half the RAM and storage, but performance will take a hit. Our review unit featured an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor with integrated Iris graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $1,599. Webcam: 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video.Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible.Processor: Intel Core i7-1185G7 3.00 GHz.The model we tested came with the following specs: That said, Microsoft has struck a nice balance between making a portable computer that works well as both a tablet and laptop without losing performance. It's still held back by some of the same woes as its predecessors: it’s expensive, battery life could be better, and the pricey keyboard and stylus are sold separately. It's tough to imagine a better device for doodling, note-taking, and on-the-go computing.

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