The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's only major upgrade is under the hood

You can choose between the AMD Ryzen or an 11th Gen Intel Core processor.
By Brenda Stolyar  on 
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's only major upgrade is under the hood
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is here. Credit: microsoft

On Tuesday, Microsoft officially unveiled the Surface Laptop 4. As with the Surface Laptop 3, the new device starts at $999.99 and comes in two sizes: 13.5-inches and 15-inches. The only significant difference is that it packs new and updated processors.

Microsoft kept everything the same design-wise. It has a clamshell build with a touchscreen display (201 PPI), built-in HD front-facing camera, a studio microphone array, and Dolby Atmos speakers. You'll have the choice between an Alcantara or metal finish in sandstone, black, platinum, and a new ice blue color — depending on the configuration.

Mashable Image
As with the Surface Laptop 3, you'll have the choice between a 13.5-inch or 15-inch laptop. Credit: microsoft

And, speaking of configurations, there are a variety of options.

The 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 packs an AMD Ryzen 5 processor that's available with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM with 256GB of storage — both of which are only available in the platinum Alcantara finish.

If you opt for the second one, it's worth noting that it's a bit pricier, at $1,199 and won't be available for another couple of months. Microsoft has yet to confirm exactly when.

The 15-inch laptop has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and is a bit more complicated in terms of configurations. It's available in:

  • 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of internal storage for $1299 (in the Platinum metal)

  • 8 GB of RAM with 512 GB of internal storage for $1499 (in platinum and black metal)

  • 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of internal storage for $1699 (in the black metal)

If you don't need a processor as beefy as the AMD Ryzen, then you can choose between an i5 or i7 11th Gen Intel Core processor with the 13.5-inch model. The configurations include:

  • i5 processor with 8GB of RAM/512GB for $1,299

  • i5 processor with 16GB of RAM/512GB for $1,499

  • i7 processor with 16GB of RAM/512GB for $1,699

  • i7 processor with 32GB of RAM/1TB for $2,229

Mashable Image
It comes with a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port. Credit: microsoft

Each one is available in the ice blue and platinum Alcantara finishes along with sandstone and black in metal — except for the 1TB model, which is only available in black metal.

For ports, the Surface Laptop 4 includes one USB-C port, one USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and one Surface Connect port.

In terms of battery life, Microsoft claims the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 can last up to 19 hours on one charge. Of course, that all depends on usage.

As for availability, Microsoft's new laptop is currently available for pre-order and will start shipping on April 15.


Recommended For You
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court on August 11, 2023 in New York City. Federal prosecutors are asking U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan to revoke Bankman-Fried's bail and to be jailed until his October criminal trial. Bankman-Fried who has pleaded not guilty to multiple conspiracy and fraud charges was accused of witness tampering after the New York Times published a story featuring personal documents of Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO. Judge Kaplan will also hear arguments on the gag order placed on Bankman-Fried that was placed as part of his bail agreement for the alleged witness tampering.

Meta and Google fuel abortion misinformation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, report finds
In this photo illustration, a person looks at an Abortion Pill from Mifepristone displayed on a computer.


Amazon Pharmacy launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and LA
A photograph of an Amazon box with medicines.


More in Tech
Trans people are turning to VR as society fails them
pink person inside a cracking egg surrounded by screens

Celebrate spring blooms with flowery Lego sets on sale for 20% off at Amazon
a woman builds a bouquet of lego flowers




Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 29
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 29
a phone displaying Wordle

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 28
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'


The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!