Microsoft has announced its latest competitors to Apple’s MacBook line, the Surface Laptop 4. This year’s devices retain the iconic design and Alcantara palm rests of its predecessor but boast increased performance thanks to its new CPU options, which comprise 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors (i5-1135G7, i7-1185G7) and AMD Ryzen 4000 Series mobile processors with Radeon graphics (Ryzen 5 4680U, Ryzen 7 4980U). It isn’t clear why Microsoft opted for red team’s older, Zen 2-based chips rather than step up to the Ryzen 5000 Series with higher-performing Zen 3 cores, but its Surface Laptop 4 devices are available to order beginning today at a starting price of $999.99.
| Dimensions | Surface Laptop 4 13.5”: 12.1” x 8.8” x 0.57” (308 mm x 223 mm x 14.5 mm) Surface Laptop 4 15”: 13.4” x 9.6” x 0.58” (339.5 mm x 244 mm x 14.7 mm) |
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| Display | Surface Laptop 4 13.5”: Screen: 13.5” PixelSense™ Display Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Surface Pen* enabled Touch: 10 point multi-touch Surface Laptop 4 15”: Screen: 15” PixelSense™ Display Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Surface Pen* enabled Touch: 10 point multi-touch |
| Memory | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” and 15”: 8GB, 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM Note: AMD Ryzen™ Microsoft Surface® Edition processor only available in select configurations. |
| Processor | Surface Laptop 4 13.5”: Quad Core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor Quad Core 11th Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7 processor AMD Ryzen™ 5 4680U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (6 cores) Surface Laptop 4 15”: Quad Core 11th Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7 processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 4980U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (8 cores) |
| Battery life | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” with AMD Ryzen™ Microsoft Surface® Edition processor: Up to 19 hours of battery life (for typical device usage) Surface Laptop 4 15” with AMD Ryzen™ Microsoft Surface® Edition processor: Up to 17.5 hours of battery life (for typical device usage) Surface Laptop 4 13.5” with Intel® Core™ processor: Up to 17 hours of battery life (for typical device usage) Surface Laptop 4 15” with Intel® Core™ processor: Up to 16.5 hours of battery life (for typical device usage) |
| Battery capacities | Battery Capacity Nominal (WH) 47.4 Battery Capacity Min (WH) 45.8 |
| Graphics | Surface Laptop 4 powered by Quad Core 11th Gen Intel® Core™: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics Surface Laptop 4 powered by AMD Ryzen™ Microsoft Surface® Edition: AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Storage | Removable solid-state drive (SSD)5 options3: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Note: AMD Ryzen™ Microsoft Surface® Edition processor only available in select configurations. |
| Connections | 1 x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port |
With our signature 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen displays in 13.5” or 15” models, customers can choose from Alcantara or metal finishes in a variety of bold colors you can’t get anywhere else, including a new Ice Blue finish. Surface Laptop 4 offers a built-in HD front-facing camera with incredible low-light capability and a studio microphone array, ensuring you’ll come through loud and clear as you connect with loved ones or participate in a crucial virtual work meeting. With the 201 PPI, high-contrast touchscreen display, and Dolby Atmos Omnisonic speakers, you’ll get a cinematic experience that immerses you in your favorite movies and shows from the comfort of anywhere.