Tablet Comparison
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 4
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What's good
+
Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+
Speedy performance
+
Extremely portable and light
+
Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+
Responsive touch screen
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What's not
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Type Cover sold separately
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Poor battery life
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Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 4
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Good
+
Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+
Speedy performance
+
Extremely portable and light
+
Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+
Responsive touch screen
−
Not
−
Type Cover sold separately
−
Poor battery life
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Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
Spec data
How they compare
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 4
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
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OS
Windows
Windows
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-core
Intel Core m3
Camera zoom
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—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
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Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
889g (31.4 oz)
766g (27 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 4
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Windows
OS
Windows
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-core
Processor
Intel Core m3
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
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Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
889g (31.4 oz)
Weight
766g (27 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Surface Pro 8
11.3" × 8.2"
Surface Pro 4
7.9" × 11.5"
Thickness · to scale
Surface Pro 8
0.4"
Surface Pro 4
0.3"
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 4
Height
11.3" (287 mm)
7.9" (201 mm)
Width
8.2" (208 mm)
11.5" (292 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9.3 mm)
0.3" (8 mm)
Weight
889g (31.4 oz)
766g (27 oz)
Screen
13"
12.3"
Height
11.3" (287 mm)
Height
7.9" (201 mm)
Width
8.2" (208 mm)
Width
11.5" (292 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Weight
889g (31.4 oz)
Weight
766g (27 oz)
Screen
13"
Screen
12.3"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Surface Pro 8 vs Surface Pro 4: FAQ
Which is better, the Surface Pro 8 or Surface Pro 4?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Surface Pro 8 earns a Compass Score of 8.4 compared to 8.1 for the Surface Pro 4. That 0.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →