Surface Laptop 4

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Surface Laptop 4
DeveloperMicrosoft
Product familyMicrosoft Surface
TypeLaptop
GenerationFourth
Release date13 April 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-04-13)
Availability13 April 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-04-13)
Introductory price15.0": USD 1,299 - 2,399
13.5": USD 999 - 2,299
Operating systemWindows 10
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
CPUIntel Core i5 1135G7 or
Intel Core i5 1145G7 or
Intel Core i7 1185G7 or
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U or
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U
Memory32 GB or 16 GB or 8 GB RAM
Storage1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB SSD
Removable storagenone
DisplayPixelSense Touchscreen
3:2 Aspect Ratio
15.0": 2496 x 1664, (201 ppi)
13.5": 2256 x 1504, 201 PPI
GraphicsIris Xe Graphics
Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition
SoundOmnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
Camera720p HD f2.0 camera
TouchpadBuilt-in
ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB C
Online servicesMicrosoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions15.0": 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)
Mass15.0": 1,542 grams (3.400 lb)
Platinum & Matte Black Metal
13.5": 1,265 grams (2.789 lb)
Platinum & Blue Alcantara
1,288 grams (2.840 lb)
Matte Black & Sandstone Metal
PredecessorSurface Laptop 3
SuccessorSurface Laptop 5
RelatedSurface Laptop Studio
Websitemicrosoft.com

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[edit]

Surface Laptop 4 Configuration Options[5][6][7]
Price Tier in USD Size CPU GPU RAM Internal Storage Color
Consumer Business
$1,000 $1,100 13.5" AMD Ryzen 5 4680U Radeon Graphics
(7 CU / 448 shaders @ 1.5 GHz)[8][9]
8 GB 256 GB A
$1,200 $1,300 16 GB A
$1,700 AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Radeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95 GHz)
512 GB B
Does not appear $1,200 Intel Core i5

1135G7[a] or 1145G7[b]

Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(80 EU @ 1.30 GHz)[10]
8 GB 256 GB A
$1,300 $1,400 512 GB I A S B
$1,500 $1,600 16 GB I A S B
Does not appear $1,600 Intel Core i7-1185G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
256 GB B
$1,700 $1,800 512 GB I A S B
$2,300 $2,400 32 GB 1 TB B
$1,300 $1,400 15" AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Radeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95Ghz)[11]
8 GB 256 GB P
$1,500 Does not appear 512 GB B P
$1,700 $1,800 16GB B
Does not appear $1,500 Intel Core i7-1185G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
8 GB 256 GB P
Does not appear $1,700 512 GB B P
Does not appear $1,700 16 GB 256 GB B P
$1,800 $1,900 512 GB B P
$2,400 $2,500 32 GB 1 TB B

 I | Ice Blue Alcantara   A | Platinum Alcantara   S | Sandstone Metal   B | Matte Black Metal   P | Platinum Metal 

Surface Laptop 4 for consumers comes preloaded with Windows 10 Home
Surface Laptop 4 for business comes preloaded with Windows 10 Pro
  1. ^ for consumers
  2. ^ for business

Features[edit]

  • An 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors
  • An AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 Surface Edition processors
  • Storage options are 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, and 128 GB removable[2]
  • Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition login
  • A headphone jack, a USB-C port
  • Up to 19 hours battery life for either model
  • 427 nits screen brightness[12]

Timeline[edit]

Timeline of Surface devices
Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 3Surface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop Studio 2Surface Laptop StudioSurface Laptop Go 3Surface Laptop Go 2Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop 6Surface Laptop 5Surface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro XSurface Pro XSurface Go 4Surface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface Pro 10Surface Pro 9Surface Pro 8Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 6Surface Pro (2017)Surface Pro 4Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 2Surface ProSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)


References[edit]

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