Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 and Surface Pro 8 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 is better than Surface Pro 8.

About 5% lighter

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 weighed 1.87 pounds, 5% lighter than the 1.96 pounds Surface Pro 8.

WeightDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Pound
1.87 lbs.
1.96 lbs.
Kilogram
0.85 kg
0.89 kg
Has one more port and slot

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 has more ports and slots count than the Surface Pro 8. It has seven versus six amount of ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

PortsDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesNo
microSD card slotYesNo
nanoSIM card slotYesNo
SSD slotNoYes
Surface ConnectNoYes
Surface Type CoverNoYes
Thunderbolt 3Yes x2No
Thunderbolt 4NoYes x2
USB-AYesNo
Total76
More versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Pro 8. It has four versus two commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

PortsDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesNo
Thunderbolt 3YesNo
Thunderbolt 4NoYes
USB-AYesNo

Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-10810U
3,911
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i3-10110U
1,866
Supports larger memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Max system memory size
Surface Pro 8
32 GB
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
16 GB
Supports faster memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Memory type and speed
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - LPDDR4
2,666 MHz
5% larger display

Surface Pro 8 has a 13-inch screen size 5% larger than the 12.3-inch Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Display size
Surface Pro 8
13-inch
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
12.3-inch

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Price
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$425.99
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Business Laptop, 12.3 FHD (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen, Intel Core 10th Gen i5-10310U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Business Laptop, 12.3 FHD (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen, Intel Core 10th Gen i5-10310U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$299.99
$330.76 9% OFF
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$459.99
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.90
$1,099.99 33% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$680.99
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$937.99
$1,050.01 11% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Released20202021
Release Date-
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
Pricing-
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Dimensions11.5” x 8.22” x 0.37” (292mm x 208.8mm x 9.35mm)11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
Weight1.87 lb (851 g)1.96 lb (889 g)
Colors
Brushed Aluminum
Matte Black Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Included Dell Latitude 7200/7210 2-in-1 Keyboard.
    • Aluminum keyboard deck with a premium look.
    • The magnetic hinge offers seamless transitions.
    • Scissors type with chicklets keycap.
    • Backlit keys.
    • 1.3 mm long key travel.
    • Weight: 0.77 lb (351.4 g)
  • Touchpad
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen

Display

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Size12.3 Inches13 Inches
Info
  • Size: 12.3”
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1920 x 1280)
  • Type: Anti-reflective, and Anti-Smudge.
  • Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX.
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Color Gamut: 100% sRGB
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
  • Pixel Per Inch: 188 PPI
  • Supports 10 finger multi-touch
  • Supports Dell Active Pen (Wacom Pen)
  • Power consumption: 3.44 W
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.2, Power Delivery
Right (2)
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10110U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.10 → 4.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    6 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10110U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    23 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR4
    • Speed: 2667 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 16GB
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe 3 x 4 NVMe up to 32 Gbps SSD.
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.1
    With Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 models
  • Bluetooth 4.2
    With Qualcomm QCA61x4A models
Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
MoreDell Wireless 5821E Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE M.2 Mobile Broadband Card (optional)-

Battery

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Size
  • 38 Wh (2-cell, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 38 Wh (2-cell, Long Life Battery)
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
Battery Life-Up to 16 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply
  • 45W adapter, Type-C
  • 65W adapter, Type-C
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)

Software

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 5 Megapixels and 1080p at 30 fps.
  • Rear-facing camera
    Top-mount back camera, 8 Megapixels and 1080p at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera (5 Megapixels)
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254-CG with MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®

Misc

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
InkingSupport Dell Premium Active Pen (included in the box)
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the back of the device (optional)
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adaptive Thermal Performance (via Gyroscope/Accelerometer)
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
Security
  • Security lock slot
  • Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) with Proximity Sensor (~1 meter / 3-foot range)
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified (April 2019)
  • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in back of the device
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
    • Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • Dell Data Guardian
    • Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • Dell Encryption Personal
    • Dell Threat Defense
    • MozyPro® or MozyEnterprise®
    • RSA NetWitness® Endpoint
    • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
    • VMware Workspace ONE
    • RSA SecurID Access
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box-
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1-year limited hardware warranty

Key Features

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Surface Pro 8
At Glance
Released in
2020
3:2 FHD+
12.3”
1280p 60Hz
Weight
1.87 lb
0.85 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10810U
6C/12T, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,039
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,911
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2666 MHz LPDDR4
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Ports
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports

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