Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
CPU Benchmark
7,000
Battery Life
12h
Weight
1542g
Customization
2/10
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Features
"Equipped with 11th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors, offering up to 19 hours of battery life and improved webcam performance."
Standout strengths
- Improved performance and graphics with newer CPUs
- Significantly better battery life than the previous generation
- Better low-light webcam performance
Trade-offs
- Design and ports (no Thunderbolt) remain unchanged
- Display bezels feel somewhat thick
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Performance Position
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This Model
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
Current Model
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel))
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This Model
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 52%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 12 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
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| Spec Item | Laptop 4 (15-inch) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 7,000 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 1,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 12h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1542g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 4 (15-inch) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 11th Gen Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 Microsoft Edition (CPU Benchmark: 7,000) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Xe / AMD Radeon™ Graphics (GPU Benchmark: 1,400) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 15" |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 12h |
| Weight | 1542g |
| Dimensions | 339.5 × 244 × 14.7 mm |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
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