Price From £999 to £2,460
Company Microsoft
Web microsoft.com
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro is a stylish showcase for its software – the recently released Windows 11. This means that unlike iPads or Android tablets, which run mobile operating systems, the Surface Pro 8 isn’t limited to mobile apps. You can run full Windows programs such as Photoshop, while still benefiting from the slim and light tablet form.
This makes the Surface Pro 8 ideal for digital artists who want something to do their creative work on while out and about. The Surface Pro 8 is much thinner and lighter than traditional laptops, but it’s just as capable.
When it comes to the display, this new tablet trumps its predecessor. It comes with a 13-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2,880x1,920, and at this screen size, that leads to a fantastic-looking display with pin-sharp details.
On some models you can now boost the refresh rate from 60Hz to 120Hz. This results in a much smoother experience when watching films or scrolling through websites. Crucially, it makes using a stylus for painting even more responsive.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The latest Surface Pro also supports Dolby Vision and will now automatically adjust the colour temperature of the display depending on the light conditions you use the Surface Pro 8 in, similar to how True Tone works on iPads and MacBooks. While the screen can’t compete with the mini LED marvel found in the iPad Pro, it’s certainly the best screen to grace a Surface Pro.
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