Following last year’s global launch of the new Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft now reveals its latest Surface Laptop 4 lineup. The Redmond giant offers a choice between Intel-powered or AMD’s Ryzen-powered Surface Laptop 4 this year, with CPU options available for both the 13.5-inch and 15-inch models.
Surface Laptop 4 Specifications
The Surface Laptop 4 retains the design of the Surface Laptop 3, unveiled in 2019. Both the 13.5-inch and 15-inch variants feature a PixelSense touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 2256 x 1504-pixel resolution (201 PPI). The bezels are slim, with an HD camera and studio microphone array onboard.
The Surface Laptop 4 now features the latest 11th-gen Intel Core processor or AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPU. Microsoft opts for Ryzen 4000-series CPUs with Zen 2 architecture instead of the latest Ryzen 5000-series processors used by competitors like Acer or Asus. The Intel variants come with Intel’s latest Iris Xe graphics.
Regarding ports, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 offers 1x USB Type-C port, 1x USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the Surface Connect port. Similar to the Surface Pro 7+ released earlier this year, this device also sports a removable SSD storage slot on the rear.
Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop 4 models boast a 70% performance improvement over predecessors. They promise up to 19 hours of battery life for 13.5-inch models and 17.5 hours for 15-inch models.
Price and Availability
Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch Models)
Now, the base 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 offers either the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U CPU or Intel Core i5 1135G7 processor. Both variants feature 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, starting at $999 (~Rs. 75,132).
The Intel CPU-powered model reaches $2,299 (~Rs 1,72,902) for the top configuration, featuring an Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. Additionally, Microsoft plans to introduce a higher-end AMD model later this year, equipped with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, priced starting at $1,199 (~Rs 90,173).
The 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 is available in two finishes and four color variants. The new Ice Blue and Platinum variants feature a tone-on-tone Alcantara finish, while the Sandstone and Matte Black variants boast an all-metal finish.
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch Models)
For the 15-inch models, the Intel-powered Surface Laptop 4 starts at $1,799 (~Rs 1,35,299) with an Intel Core i7 1185G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. The higher-end Intel variant includes 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, priced at $2,399 (~Rs 1,80,422).
15-inch AMD-powered Surface Laptop 4 models start at $1,299. It features the Ryzen 7 4980U CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage. The higher-end variant includes 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, priced at $1,699 (~Rs 1,27,799).
Color options include Platinum and Matte Black metal finishes for the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4. No Alcantara finish is available for this variant.
The Surface Laptop 4 goes on sale in the US, Japan, and Canada on April 15. No information is available regarding availability in other markets.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
