Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
- Intel Core i7-1185G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
- 13.5”, PixelSense (2256 x 1504)
- 512GB SSD
- 16GB RAM
- 1.26 kg (2.8 lbs)
quality
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 512GB SSD
- RAM
- 16GB RAM
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Body Material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm (12.13" x 8.78" x 0.57")
- Weight
- 1.26 kg (2.8 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 1x USB Type-C
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Far-Field Studio Microphones
- Speakers
- Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Optical drive
Portability
Review
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 in-depth review
In 2020 we tested the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5″) and we concluded that the device has a premium build (and premium price tag), while it's light and potent at the same time. It seems that Microsoft is following the same formula for the successor - the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″). You know - if it ain't broke don't fix it. In this case, the new device looks like a decent hardware upgrade over the old machine.So, the good 13.5” PixelSense display is here again with its 3:2 aspect ratio which is very comfortable for Web browsing and office work. Hardware-wise, the new notebook relies on some Intel Tiger Lake UP3 CPUs and one AMD Zen 2 CPU variant, unlike the predecessor that can be configured with Ice Lake and Zen+ processors.Actually, the design seems pretty much (almos[...]
Read the full reviewPros
- Tiger Lake UP3 CPUs
- Decent iGPU
- Good battery life
- Covers 95% sRGB (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3))
- Average dE value of 0.6 with our Gaming and Web design profile (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3))
- Doesn't use aggressive PWM to adjust screen brightness above 100 nits (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3))
- Work-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio and a touchscreen usability
Cons
- No SD card reader
- Soldered memory
- Expensive
- Basic I/O