

For example, a Surface Pro 8 with 16GB of RAM and the i7 processor is currently $460 off at Amazon (opens in new tab) as part of the Amazon October Prime Day sales.

If you want more than just the base model you can save even more. That means that even all in with the Type Cover and Slim Pen 2 you should come out right around the cost of the Surface Pro 9 alone. At the time of this writing, you can find a base model for under $900. Having been on the market for more than a year, the Surface Pro 8 is regularly on sale for hundreds less. We're still waiting on confirmation of the price for the Surface Pro 9, but even assuming that it matches the $1,099 starting price for the Surface Pro 8 it will almost certainly lose this battle. The only notable change is the addition of some new color options for the Surface Pro 9 that I'll address in a later section. We loved the move to the slightly larger 13-inch 3:2 display last year, so it's good to see Microsoft stick with it. That means you have the same anodized aluminum body with a full-friction multi-position hinge to 165 degrees. The designs of these tablets are identical right down to the exact measurements at 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches and 1.94 pounds.
