Classification
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8
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| Classification
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| Grade
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A
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| Calculator version
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1
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| Classification date
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2025-09-24
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| Information
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| Name
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8
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| Brand by Parent
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Microsoft by Microsoft
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| Generation
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8th generation
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| Model(s)
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Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1185G7
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| Release date
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2021-09-22
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| Type/Category
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Computer
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| Website
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[1]
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| Status
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End of sale
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| More
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| Dimensions
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287mm × 208mm × 9.3mm
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| Mass
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~891g
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| Operating system
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Windows 11 Home / Professional 64bit
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| Companion App
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Microsoft Surface App
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| CPU
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Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1185G7 (11th Gen Tiger Lake)
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| GPU
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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| Memory
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8GB / 16GB / 32GB LPDDR4x
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| Storage
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128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD (removable)
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| Battery
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Up to 16 hours typical device usage
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| Power
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65W adapter
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| Charging
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Surface Connect / USB-C
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| Display
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13-inch PixelSense Flow, 2880×1920, 120Hz, Dolby Vision
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| Camera
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5MP front-facing (1080p video) + 10MP rear camera (4K video)
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| Sound
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Dolby Atmos, dual far-field Studio Mics
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| Connectivity
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2× USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, Surface Connect, Surface Keyboard port
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| Device
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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[2]
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No known physical tampering issues
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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[3]
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Occasional firmware/driver CVEs patched
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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[4]
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No major Surface Pro 8 targeted attacks reported
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| Updatability
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Very common
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[5]
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Surface devices updated via Windows Update
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| Category score
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2
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| System
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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[6]
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Supports Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[7]
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Supports Wi-Fi 6, WPA3, TLS 1.3
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[8]
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BitLocker enabled
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| Category score
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1
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| User Authentication
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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[9]
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Supports multiple users and enterprise account integration
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| Authentication
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Secure
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[10]
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Windows Hello face recognition
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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[11]
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Built-in TPM and lockout features
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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[12]
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Security events logged via Windows Event Viewer
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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[13]
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Windows password policies enforce complexity
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| Category score
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1
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 8, a flagship 2-in-1 device launched by Microsoft in 2021, introduces a 13-inch 120Hz PixelSense Flow screen and Thunderbolt 4 interface for the first time. In terms of performance, it is equipped with Intel's 11th-generation Tiger Lake processor and Iris Xe graphics. It has improved battery life and keyboard support, and features Windows Hello facial recognition, BitLocker full disk encryption, TPM security module, and Surface firmware security features. It is positioned as a secure portable computer for businesses and high-end consumers.
