We typically run down a laptop battery by looping a 4K video over and over until it expires, and we did that here. Create a B&H Account, America's Best Customer Service List-Newsweek, Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. The Pro 9 and Pro 8 are Intel Evo certified, meaning they remain speedy on battery power while also offering speedy wake from sleep and solid battery life. When linked with movies graded for Dolby Vision, you get deeper blacks, better contrast, and richer colors. Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, headphone jack, external GPU and HDD support This is converted to about 4.88 GB/s. The battery is smaller, though, at 40WHr. This is my Surface Pro since 4. Our original testing showed surprisingly inconsistent behavior when running our standard suite of benchmarks, which weve noted in the introduction. Feels pretty solid, not 'thin', if that makes sense. WC readers frequently complain about some missing Surface feature as being needed to "future proof" the device. This doesn't affect our editorial independence. Microsoft has already shipped one tablet this year, the Surface Pro 7+, which rose to the top of our roundup of the best Windows tablets of 2021. That seems like a bigger con since it cannot be easily added if used as extra storage / 2nd 'storage disk'. The power button is now on the side of the tablet, for example. With Thunderbolt 4, optional LTE, 120Hz display, new haptic Slim Pen, 11th Gen Intel, and a new graphite colorway this is a worthwhile upgrade. Not yet, surprisingly, but I fully expect that to happen sooner than later. We think that the Surface Pro 8 is simply the best Windows tablet on the market right now. Turning off both the lighting and content adjustment capabilities on the Surface Pro 8 delivered an awful battery life of 375 minutes, or 6 hours 15 minutes. The Cinebench R15 benchmark measures synthesized CPU performance, with the implication that performance will scale on the CPU-dependent applications that we cant specifically test. The test measures videoconferencing, word processing, some light gaming, CAD work, application startup, and more. With OneDrive and the advent of external hubs, I don't need the internal storage as much as I need the RAM. The things are under $1 on eBay, and who doesn't have at least one laying around by now? Find out more about how we test. the XPS 13 does. I also appreciated how well the touch-friendly Windows 11 operating system works with the tablet. Its a great design and completely eliminates the risk of losing a pen while the Surface Pro 8 is stored inside your bag or backpack. That's good, but not exactly miles ahead of Surface Pro 8, the superior PC. M1 chip is a joke which is why Apple's laptop market share has remained at 7-8%. On the Pro 8 side, the commercial versions are where you can find 5G connectivity and an optional Core i3-1115G4 (as well as Core i5 and Core i7) vPro processor. It's the storage that costs you at that point. Gaming on the Surface 8 Pro leaves much to be desired, and the battery life doesnt last as long as Microsoft claims. There's nothing terrible about it. Surface Pro 8 vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro - Capacity Apple offers the iPad Pro 12.9-inch in five capacity options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. I may review them. While anyone can buy from either side of the store, in the past this made things a bit more confusing, especially if you were trying to find LTE models. Weve added these revised Surface Pro 8 numbers with previous reviews, so we did so again. The Bottom Line. W11 really improves on the former, not at all the latter. It's not radically different from previous Surface Pro pricing (there's a good article on WC about this, it's worth checking out). An M1-like chip would be a dream in a Surface. After our re-run, the benchmark scores varied by just a few percent. Surface Pro 8 Tech specs WHERE TO BUY Tech specs Power for intensive workloads 11th Gen Intel Core processors deliver power for intensive workloads. While the Surface Pro 8 excels at everyday tasks, it lacks in the gaming department. Whichever model you're after, head over to our Microsoft promo codes page to see if we can save you some extra dollars on the usual price. There are also a couple of microphone and infrared sensors for Windows Hello to log into Windows 11 with your face (biometric security). Tom's Guide is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Frankly, I am surprised they included the headphone jack given that the Pro X doesn't have one. Those prices are more Apple than Apple.. if the goal is to release something that's nothing more than a Windows 11 reference device for hobbyists then mission accomplished. We close every Friday evening to Saturday evening for Shabbat. On the Pro 8 side, the commercial versions are where you can find 5G connectivity and an optional Core i3-1115G4 (as well as Core i5 and Core i7) vPro processor. On the go - no one. The Pro 9 with 5G, thanks to its ARM-based platform, extends that estimate up to 19 hours. You don't use them for "serious stuff." That app can tune audio (Dolby Atmos), and video (Dolby Vision) with some presets. Whether you're multitasking while on a video call, crushing an Excel spreadsheet, or gaming with friends, Surface Pro 8 will handle it all with 11th Gen Intel Core processors. It can be accompanied by up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to a 512GB removable SSD. Rival tablets dont invest enough in the magnetic connection, and a tablet on your lap already risks flipping backwards over your knees. Drat - you make a good point lol Maybe they'll do a re-SKU mid-lifecycle or in lieu of a completely new iteration next year? This includes a $1,199 model with an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD on the lower end. I know you don't Lol. Which is a real shame because the software I use isn't available on Apple or Android so Windows is my only option. SP7 user here. It's not loud, and there is no whine, but you will hear it. Microsofts Surface Pro 8 now offers leading-edge performance at a competitive price, plus a top-notch screen and inking experience. IR spectra were recorded in KBr medium on a Bruker-Alpha-Platinum-ATR . i5: 5744; Power starting at 56W, down to 50W, i7: 6164; Power starting at 60W, quickly down to 51 W. The i7 model was getting uncomfortably hot and also quite a bit louder than the i5 model (in MC it wasn't that much of a difference), which isn't a big surprise looking at the power drawn - but might be a huge factor for some if you don't need the maximum performance. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Harumph. Using Wi-Fi 6 and streaming the new The Matrix: Resurrections 4K trailer is incredibly delightful with bold, bright, contrasty colors. Our tests of 3D graphics performance remained unchanged. A 13-inch detachable 2-in-1 running Windows 11 out of the box Price Starts at $1,100 ($1,600 as reviewed) Like New 120Hz display, improved speakers, Surface. Pairing the Slim Pen 2 is a breeze, so much that it seemed like the pen paired as soon as I connected the keyboard. The days of trying to hunt down a AAAA battery for your Surface Pen are over. Not sure how it will work with new Slim pen but should be alright. Because then I could save the money for the new pen. The Pro 8 is heavier at 1.9 pounds than my Pro 4 (1.77) that it is replacing. Thinner bezels give the new device an 11% larger display than the Surface Pro 7. Speaking of, Windows 11 now supports Dynamic Refresh Rate, which lets displays instantly shift between 60Hz (idle) and 120Hz (scrolling, inking). That sensor sits near the front-facing webcam and auto-adjusts the white balance to match your current ambient lighting resulting in more consistency across different environments. Nonetheless, it is also OK to say this is the best battery life of any Surface Pro even if those gains are small. By default, it is set to 50% though I found turning it up to near 100% is a better experience. Keystrokes produce a satisfying click when pressed but I wish they provided more resistance. Bringing windows applications on the road/making them portable was a main reason for this device, and I will be the judge of your credibility. Please refresh the page and try again. Only by lowering the resolution to 1440p and setting all graphics to medium did I finally enjoy a steady-ish 60 fps. (Smartphones do this regularly.) Before getting to the specs, here is a general overview of what is new and different from Surface Pro 7: The addition of Thunderbolt 4 (two ports, right side), Surface Slim Pen 2 with storage, and a larger display thanks to the thinner bezels are the most notable changes. If something breaks, just swap it back in and send it in with that. Microsoft - Surface Pro 8 - 13" Touch Screen - Intel Evo Platform Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite Model: EBP-00017 SKU: 6477093 4.8(42 Reviews) 17 Expert Reviews 3 Answered Questions Highly rated by customers for: Display, Design, Speed + 7 images 5 Videos 3D $900.99 Clearance Save $499 Reg $1,399.99 Or $75.09/mo. Likewise, there is now an adaptive color sensor. We use the PCMark test to measure how the tablet will fare under general computing workloads. Audio quality on portable devices can be hit or miss, sounding thin and flat. And with the rise of PC cloud streaming via Xbox Game Pass, the delta between a gaming rig and ultra-portable PC is narrowing. Microsoft and Windows will adjust the content of video being played back, to preserve battery life; adjusting the display refresh rate will affect battery life, too. And another thing, who uses two USB C ports at the same time. > $1000 difference? Below those Type-C ports is the Surface Connect along with its included 65-watt charger. Moreover, measured at 11.3" x 8.2" x 0.28", the SQ2 Surface Pro X is much more portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 at 11.98" x 7.95" x 0.5". The Surface Pro 8 is far and away a more beautiful device than its predecessors. All Pro PCs are built into an anodized aluminum body. Temperatures are also very nominal and in line with previous Surfaces. Various hole diameters are available in different grids. Wish it was available in all configurations, it's that good :). + Souris MOBILE MOUSE PLATINUM: 29,00 . I'm in the UK so we only get our Surface Pro 8's next week but I wondered for those who have had their for a few weeks how is the graphite/black finish? As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. You don't get haptic pen compatibility, but it is slightly thinner and lighter. However, our tests conclude that the tablet lasts for 9 hours, 6 minutes, and 33 seconds (at 60Hz) by continuously surfing the web. Models still have a built-in stand on the back, capable of folding out 165 degrees. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass. Also, its not picking up fingerprints very much so that's good as well. The Surface Pro 8 is still around as one of the best Microsoft Surface PCs as we await the Pro 9's release. Those markets include: Starting price is $1,099 for the Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. With the same GPU as the Surface Pro 7+, you should expect comparable gameplay if you choose to go that routeplan on playing games at 1080p settings on High. You also would give up Thunderbolt 4 with AMD. The Pro 8 has the same level of hardware, but it lacks the Studio Effects that come with the Pro 9 with 5G's NPU. I merely point out the Type A as it's a big shift for some from Pro 7 and earlier devices. We get USB flash drives and portable hard drives sent to us and when we travel from all over the world to move data using VeraCrypt (a lot of clients won't use the cloud yet). At 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches and 1.96 pounds, the Surface Pro 8s small and light design makes it a suitable portable device. So the base price is now $1100, compared to $1200 for Surface Pro 7 at . There are vPro versions of the CPUs available for the Pro 8 and Pro 9, while the Pro 9 with 5G sticks with the SQ3 processor across models. 0, built-in mounting and 30% more battery life for more of everythingin a camera that's tough as nails and waterproof as ever. The Surface Pro 8 starts at $900 for a Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. Microsoft's latest Surface ushers in Windows 11 with an outstanding new Surface tablet. Great review overall. That's Microsoft for you. I haven't, just going off photos so far. Microsoft claims that the Intel-based Pro 9 can hit up to 15.5 hours of battery life from a charge. More on that in the display part of the review below. https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/qpitt2/comment/hjuu86l/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3. Also don't forget you can always enable touch to click if you find the physical trackpad click too loud. Both systems have a 13-inches touchscreen with 28801920 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. After around 90 Minutes, the battery was at 76% for the i5, 77% for the i7 - both practically silent and quite cool. That hurt the pitch as a tablet. It's def worth pointing out, although as I'm typing this I am using Pro 8 with an eGPU and TB4 at the same time, and I rather like having both on the same side instead of one shooting off each side. The Surface Pro 9 (pictured here in its limited-edition engraved blue floral design, sold in select markets) is effectively identical to the Surface Pro 8, at least on the outside. With the Surface Pro 8, Microsoft is introducing a slightly larger 13-inch (2,880x 1,920) multitouch PixelSense Flow display that preserves the 3:2 screen ratio, versus the 12.3-inch (27361824) displays weve traditionally received as part of the Surface Pro lineup. It was launched in Graphite and Platinum colours. Mostly cloud based management and some terminal/powershell work. The Surface Pro X, meanwhile, comes in at 1.7 pounds and about 0.28 inches in thickness. I've always loved typing on the Surface Pro keyboards, and that is true here. When I connect the dock it only connects one display. Users will be able to choose from 12th Gen Intel and Microsoft SQ3 processors, Wi-Fi 6E or 5G connectivity, and different storage options while still getting the same display and overall design. In any case, I didnt see any line offsets, where ink flows from a different location from where the pen touches, even with the pen at an angle. But Microsoft persevered, and it was between Surface Pro 3 and Pro 4 where the idea finally began to click with consumers. Argh. Whereas previous black Surface Pros were fingerprint magnets, this chassis is nearly impervious to the greasiest hands. Our Surface Pro 8 review unit costs $1,599. Ordered and due to arrive today. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Considering this, I'd declare the i7 the winner here: You can reach more performance with some downsides (power drawn, noise and temperature), but for the same lightweight tasks on the road it seems to last at least equally long as the i5 version. It's terrific.". Pro 4 to Pro 8 is gonna be niiiiice. Did you end up buying the SP8? This ties in with its front-facing 5MP (1080p) camera and rear-facing 10MP camera with 4K video capabilities. Indeed, even on Cinebench 23, which is all CPU, Surface Pro 8 leads the pack of similar laptops with the same Core i7-1185G7 processor confirming that Microsoft did some crazy thermal work with the new design (it's also way ahead of Surface Book 3 with a 10th Gen i7). Like its predecessor, the Surface Pro 8 features a 5MP front-facing camera. Wasn't sure if there was a better option available since then. Two years ago, the Surface Pro X showcased the future of Microsofts Surface Pro tablet lineup. While the 2018 Surface Pro 6 features the 15W 8th Generation Intel Kaby Lake R quad-core Intel Core i5-8250U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with the boost speed up to 4.20 GHz. Surface Pro 8 should be no better or worse than any other Core i7 Ultrabook in 2021. Considering Surface Pro turns 10 years old next June, Surface Pro 8 is a fitting tribute to one of the most significant PCs of the modern era. The Surface Pro 8 comes in at 1.96 pounds and 0.37 inches in thickness. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. You can choose a Core i5-1235U or a Core i7-1255U, as well as up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD that can be upgraded. Can the Surface Pro 8 improve upon it? From a usability standpoint, the Surface Pro 8 performs well. Currently have a MB Air then an iPad for OneNote, so theoretically this would replace both? It has a refreshed design, more useful ports, a much nicer display, better performance, and longer battery life. In general, the audio is certainly among the better options for tablets, and sounds as good or better than some laptops. It also hit 441 nits brightness at peak and 1.9 nits at minimum. an SP8 like that goes for $2200, without the keyboard & pen combo. Essentially, your tablet choices boil down to the excellent Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable and the very good Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 tablet, too. Below the power button are two Type-C on the right-hand side. Cons. Otherwise, Intel chips have the more powerful Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. Apple has been doing this for a few years now (aka "True Tone"). Get out of the stone age and join the 21st century. Makes screen very matte and drastically reduced the glare. Microsoft solves this on Surface Laptop Studio with a non-moving haptic trackpad where you can adjust the "click" volume. Much better average performance (around 24%), Newer pro. Though 10 hours is better than 7 hours, it's still short of the promised 16 hours. Surface Pro 8: How to upgrade the SSD (and which one to get). Gaming is, of course, what ate up the brunt of the battery life. Nearly a decade on and Surface Pro 8, I'd argue, realizes that original idea of what this device could be. Someone named teenutz arguing credibility haha. So you can directly connect your favorite high-end headphones without an additional adapter. Surface Pro 8 is a 2-in-1 business laptop built to adapt. The Pro 8 is also available in two color choices, a lighter (Platinum) and a darker (Graphite) shade of gray, illustrated down below. Our review unit also lacked cellular capabilities, so we didnt test those. That pen also supports haptics, a type of "force feedback." The 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs in the Pro 9 have the full vPro Enterprise designation, whereas they hit only the Essentials tier in the consumer version. The review says both this Surface Pro has the best battery and the Surface Pro X has a couple hours more battery? The feature is long overdue and finally makes Surface Pro 8 a genuinely modern PC. By default, Surface Pro 8 is set for 60Hz, but users can go into Settings > Display > Advanced Display > Choose a refresh rate and set it to 120Hz (at the detriment of slightly worse battery life). This year, Microsoft swapped out magnesium for aluminum in the chassis with a new Graphite colorway. The minimal amount of ports initially seems like a negative, but in reality, the two USB-C ports and the Surface Connect port are all thats required for daily use. & Home App. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is currently on sale at the Microsoft Store (opens in new tab) in two different colors: Platinum or Graphite. There are some minor gripes: Battery life is still not amazing, multi-core performance is lagging, and there is a fan. Other kinds of procrastination, like commenting on WC. Surface Pro X lacks that port which this one has. Sure, battery life can always be better, but between the new design, larger 120Hz display, new Slim Pen 2 with storage, thinner bezels, and much more, well, it is easily the most exciting update to the most iconic Surface. While 32/256 is interesting, many people who need 32GB will also won't that 1TB of storage. Platinum Grey, Graphite Grey: Quiet Blue, Transparent Silver: IO and Ports; IO Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) USB-C (Gen 1 with PD) HDMI 1.4b . Copyright 2023 IDG Communications, Inc. Superior screen: larger, higher-res, higher refresh rate, New optional Type Cover integrates pen well, Core i5/8GB RAM/128 GB SSD: $1,099.99 (Platinum), Core i5/8/256: $1,199.99 (Platinum, Graphite), Core i5/8/512: $1,399.99 (Platinum, Graphite), Core i5/16/256 $1,399.99 (Platinum, Graphite), Core i7/16/256 $1,599.99 (Platinum, Graphite), Core i7/16/512 $1,899.99 (Platinum, Graphite). This is proven out by the fact that the general public and businesses keep their computers for 5-7 years. We notified Microsoft about these inconsistencies before publishing our original review, and they offered no explanation by press time. That's why it's not perfect, USB A is not gone and you have to use an adaptor. My god, I really live on my PC. Microsoft continues to sell the Surfaces companion keyboard and the pen separately, though theres an explicit keyboard/pen bundle that Microsoft will sell for an additional $279.99. The touchpad also appears to have remained unchanged. The 13-inch screen has thinner bezels than ever before, and the chassis is no longer magnesium, but rather a. Also new is the 120Hz screen refresh. Users can always upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for an extra $99. Well, that's an interesting piece of information. Like other Surface Pro devices dating back to the Surface Pro 3, the tablet reclines to nearly horizontal. The optional Surface Slim Pen 2 and Surface Pro Signature keyboard are essential for getting the most from the Surface Pro 8. As long as your rooms lighting isnt terribly dim, whoever you video-chat with should see you nice and clear. Not a whole lot has changed physically between the Pro 8 and new Pro 9. It was a rough start at first as the idea was ahead of the hardware in those days resulting in terrible battery life and some awkward tradeoffs. The bottom line is, comparatively, Surface Pro 8 is not that dissimilar from previous Surface Pros, just slightly better. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Year of Release 2021 Color Platinum Color Category Silver Display Screen Type PixelSense Screen Size 13 inches Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 Stylus Input Built for Windows Ink (Active) High Dynamic Range (HDR) No Processor Processor Brand Intel Processor Model Intel 11th Gen Core i7-1185G7 Storage Total Storage Capacity New York, You do, however, get the new Windows 11 logo, which is a nice touch. The Surface Pro 8 uses the Microsoft Pen Protocol in conjunction with the Surface Slim Pen 2. If you spend a lot of time on video calls, Surface Pro 8 is a superb choice. Deal. It's not a big difference and if yous stack them it's pretty close. The Surface Pro 8 has been designed with the new Surface Slim Pen 2 in mind, however, and Microsoft says youll experience reduced e-ink latency/lag if you use it. Typically, Surface tablets get warm to hot along the upper rear panel, and the SP8 is no exception. 35W? Never liked the black Pro 7 as it seemed to scratch too easily. Here, the Surface Pro 8 performs up to expectations, with increased gen-over-gen performance. And for people who read and annotate a lot of documents traditional tablets are terrible. But looking at the side profiles, the difference is evident: Add some vents and push the back out a few millimeters to cool those 11th Gen Intel processors, and you get Surface Pro 8. These numbers must be taken with a grain of salt, as the Pro 8 is quoted at up to 16 hours; in our tests, it hit closer to about 11 hours with the display's refresh rate set at 60Hz. Where does Surface Pro go from here? Likewise, on Geekbench 5 where Surface Pro 8 is in range of the superb Razer Book 13 and Dell XPS 13 (9310). After charging the unit overnight, I managed to get close to ten hours of usage by performing all of the aforementioned tasks minus gaming. The latest Microsoft Surface Pro Features a 7th generation Intel Core i5 Processor, 128 GB of storage, 8 GB RAM, and up to 13.5 hours of video playback. 1,04,499. There are also options for 4G. You can lift the kickstand via the two indentations on either side of the unit. Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 doesn't revolutionize the iconic 2-in-1, but it delivers the most noteworthy update in years, with a larger display, an attractive chassis redesign, and . 7 13" touchscreen display Otherwise, the Surface Pro 8 looks the same as it emerges from the box. Excellent review as usual! That is complete fiction. Maybe when they incorporate an AR display. In a CARBON 6 3 (2 0 1 3) 2 2 8-23 9 237 previous study . Weve compared the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 to the Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 7, of course, as well as some of the other tablets in our recent tablet roundup. Bass isnt terrible but its not superb either. "This device seems to push 19-23 watts continuously no problem in a warm room and in an air conditioned room or with a bit of airflow on the back, it can maintain 35W+ an astounding improvement over previous generations. Having it would just make things run a little better without the worry of not having a dongle no matter where you go. Otherwise, this is one hell of an update. But the Pro 8 is not made from aluminum, but from recycled aluminum. Just as important, it comes with Windows 11 right out of the box and is suited to Microsoft's latest operating system. That sounds super irritating. Those nine initial markets include: Due to an ongoing global chip and processor shortage that affects Microsoft quite substantially, some markets may not see Surface Pro 8 until early 2022, while others may see it in late 2021. My credibility is just fine, thank you. Feels more like bumps than writing on paper. As for price I understand you may not be able to afford it but that does not make it expensive for everyone "And for people who read and annotate a lot of documents traditional tablets are terrible." By browsing the web, watching YouTube, listening to Spotify and playing video games, I managed to squeeze nearly 7 hours from the Surface Pro 8 during my first test. The Pro 9 with 5G, due to its ARM-based setup, has two USB-C 3.2, a NanoSIM slot, and a Surface Connect port. Are you using this daily Dan? Can this be done on an SP7? Battery life increased slightly. But what makes Surface Pro 8 so good is Microsoft simply did what fans have been asking for: Thunderbolt 4, 120Hz display, improved inking, better performance, thinner bezels, etc. I'd figure out what you need first. Additionally, one is with the graphite finish, one with the platin. The Surface Pro 8 provides a much needed design update to a series that was starting to seem old. Weve also added notebooks like the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Laptop 4 as additional points of comparison. Part of the appeal over an ipad pro set up is the full function OS and this version also has a better tablet than previous surfaces, but nonetheless it is a great portable pc. People buy hardware not chip sets. I just think it's fair to acknowledge that there's more to be desired on the performance side. Would an Intels Unison app syncs your iPhone to any Windows 1 New king of the hill 2230 Sabrent SSD is here :) 256 My Pens changed from the first image to the second, how Press J to jump to the feed. I'd like to see that tech used here in the future. Cinebench measures the performance of all of the CPU cores and threads working together in concert, which is reflected here. Microsoft uses some AI trickery to enhance lighting and track your face, so the focus doesn't blur out if you take a swig from your coffee. Not seeing it offered yet from ShieldZ but the Pro X should be compatible (Supershieldz Microsoft Surface Pro X Screen Protector, Anti Glare and Anti Fingerprint (Matte) Shield). The new platinum color is a darker gray this year and looks great. 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