Engineering:Surface Laptop 4

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Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface logo.svg
DeveloperMicrosoft
Product familyMicrosoft Surface
TypeLaptop
GenerationFourth
Release date13 April 2021; 3 years ago (2021-04-13)
Retail 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 Home or Pro
CPUIntel Core i5 1135G7 or
Intel Core i5 1145G7 or
Intel Core i7 1185G7 or
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U or
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U
Memory8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB RAM
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Removable storageSSD
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
ConnectivityBluetooth 5, USB C, WiFi 6
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
Related articlesSurface
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 that 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 USD Size CPU GPU RAM Internal Storage Color
Consumer Business
1000 1100 13.5" AMD Ryzen 5 4680U Radeon Graphics
(7 CU / 448 shaders @ 1.5GHz)[8][9]
8GB 256GB A
1200 1300 16GB A
1700 AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Radeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95GHz)
512GB B
Does not appear 1200 Intel Core i5

1135G7[lower-alpha 1] or 1145G7[lower-alpha 2]

Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(80 EU @ 1.30 GHz)[10]
8GB 256GB A
1300 1400 512GB I A S B
1500 1600 16GB I A S B
Does not appear 1600 Intel Core i7-1185G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
256GB B
1700 1800 512GB I A S B
2300 2400 32GB 1TB B
1300 1400 15" AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Radeon Graphics
(8 CU / 512 shaders @ 1.95Ghz)[11]
8GB 256GB P
1500 Does not appear 512GB B P
1700 1800 16GB B
Does not appear 1500 Intel Core i7-1185G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
(96 EU @ 1.35 GHz)
8GB 256GB P
Does not appear 1700 512GB B P
Does not appear 1700 16GB 256GB B P
1800 1900 512GB B P
2400 2500 32GB 1TB 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

  • 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 and 256 GB, removable
  • 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
  • 150 nits screen brightness

Timeline

References

  1. "New Surface Laptop 4: Ultra-Thin Touchscreen Laptop - Microsoft Surface" (in en-us). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1. 
  2. "Microsoft makes the Surface Laptop 4 official, offers choice of AMD or Intel". 13 April 2021. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/04/microsoft-makes-the-surface-laptop-4-official-offers-choice-of-amd-or-intel/. 
  3. "Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 4 with choice of Intel or AMD processors". The Verge. 13 April 2021. https://www.theverge.com/22381390/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-features-price-specs-release-date. 
  4. Larsen, Luke (October 2, 2019). "Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: Everything you need to know". Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/surface-laptop-3-news-rumors-specs-release-date-price/. 
  5. "Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – Technical Specifications – Microsoft Surface" (in en-us). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-4/tech-specs. 
  6. "Configure Your Surface Laptop 4" (in en-us). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Laptop-4/946627FB12T1. 
  7. "Configure your Surface Laptop 4 for Business" (in en-us). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Laptop-4-for-Business/929894RG3GD7?crosssellid=&selectedColor=000000&preview=&previewModes=. 
  8. CoveMiner. "Surface Laptop 4 processors technical overview - Surface" (in en-us). https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-laptop-processors. 
  9. Osthoff, Andreas. "Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 Review: Is AMD's Ryzen held back on purpose?" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.html. 
  10. "Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.20 GHz, with IPU) Product Specifications" (in en). https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208922/intel-core-i5-1135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz-with-ipu.html. 
  11. Osthoff, Andreas. "Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.html. 
Preceded by
Surface Laptop 3
Surface Laptop 4
4th generation
Succeeded by
TBA