Surface Laptop 4 Explained

Developer:Microsoft
Family:Microsoft Surface
Type:Laptop
Generation:Fourth
Price:15.0": USD 1,299 - 2,399
13.5": USD 999 - 2,299
Os:Windows 10
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Cpu:Intel Core i5 1135G7 or
Intel Core i5 1145G7 or
Intel Core i7 1185G7 or
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U or
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U
Memory:32 GB or 16 GB or 8 GB RAM
Storage:1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB SSD
Memory Card:none
Camera:720p HD f2.0 camera
Display:PixelSense Touchscreen
3:2 Aspect Ratio
15.0": 2496 x 1664, (201 ppi)
13.5": 2256 x 1504, 201 PPI
Graphics:Iris Xe Graphics
Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition
Sound:Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics
Input:Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
Touchpad:Built-in
Connectivity:WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB C
Service:Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions:15.0": 339.5 x 244 x 14.7 mm
(13.4 x 9.6 x 0.58 in)
13.5": 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm
(12.1 x 8.8 x 0.57 in)
Weight:15.0": 1542g
Platinum & Matte Black Metal
13.5": 1265g
Platinum & Blue Alcantara
1288g
Matte Black & Sandstone Metal
Predecessor:Surface Laptop 3
Successor:Surface Laptop 5
Related:Surface Laptop Studio

The Surface Laptop 4 is a laptop computer made by Microsoft.[1] It is the fourth generation of Surface Laptop which launched on 13 April 2021. It succeeds the Surface Laptop 3, which was released in 2019.

Surface Laptop 4 keeps the same form design and ports as its predecessor. The machine ships with an Intel 11th gen or AMD processor.[2] [3] There are models with an aluminum finish alongside models with the traditional Alcantara fabric covering.[4]

The displays are also the same as the previous models. The 13.5 inch model comes with a 2256 x 1504 resolution and the 15 inch model comes with a 2496 x 1664 resolution. Both models have the same 3:2 aspect ratio and 201 ppi.

Configuration

Surface Laptop 4 Configuration Options[5] [6] [7]
Price Tier in USDSizeCPUGPURAMInternal StorageColor
ConsumerBusiness
$1,000$1,10013.5" AMD Ryzen 5 4680URadeon Graphics
(7 CU / 448 shaders @ 1.5 GHz)[8] [9]
8 GB 256 GBA <---->style="border-style: solid none solid none;" colspan="3"
$1,200$1,30016 GBA style="border-style: solid none solid none;" colspan="3"
$1,700AMD Ryzen 7 4980URadeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95 GHz)
512 GBBstyle=""
$1,200Intel Core i51135G7 or 1145G7Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(80 EU @ 1.30 GHz)[10]
8 GB256 GBA style="border-style: solid none solid none;" colspan="3"
$1,300$1,400512 GBIA SBstyle="" width="2%"
$1,500$1,60016 GBI A SBstyle=""
$1,600Intel Core i7-1185G7Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
256 GBBstyle=""
$1,700$1,800512 GBI A SBstyle=""
$2,300$2,40032 GB1 TBBstyle=""
$1,300$1,40015" AMD Ryzen 7 4980URadeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95Ghz)[11]
8 GB 256 GBP
$1,500512 GBBP
$1,700$1,80016GBBstyle=""
$1,500Intel Core i7-1185G7Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
8 GB256 GBP
$1,700512 GBBP
$1,70016 GB256 GBBP
$1,800$1,900512 GBBP
$2,400$2,50032 GB 1 TBB

Features

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Surface Laptop 4: Ultra-Thin Touchscreen Laptop - Microsoft Surface. 2021-04-13. Microsoft Store. en-us.
  2. Web site: 13 April 2021. Microsoft makes the Surface Laptop 4 official, offers choice of AMD or Intel. ArsTechnica.
  3. News: 13 April 2021. Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 4 with choice of Intel or AMD processors. The Verge.
  4. News: Larsen. Luke. October 2, 2019. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: Everything you need to know. Digital Trends.
  5. Web site: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – Technical Specifications – Microsoft Surface. 2021-04-13. www.microsoft.com. en-us.
  6. Web site: Configure Your Surface Laptop 4. 2021-04-13. www.microsoft.com. en-us.
  7. Web site: Configure your Surface Laptop 4 for Business. 2021-04-13. www.microsoft.com. en-us.
  8. Web site: CoveMiner. Surface Laptop 4 processors technical overview - Surface. 2021-04-14. docs.microsoft.com. en-us.
  9. Web site: Osthoff. Andreas. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 Review: Is AMD's Ryzen held back on purpose?. 2021-05-28. Notebookcheck. en.
  10. Web site: Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.20 GHz, with IPU) Product Specifications. 2021-04-14. ark.intel.com. en.
  11. Web site: Osthoff. Andreas. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance. 2021-05-28. Notebookcheck. en.
  12. Web site: The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15-Inch Review: Refreshing Ryzen .