The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 5PB-00001 is a sleek and compact ultrabook. Perfect for avid travelers and active users, the Surface 4 weighs just under 2.8 pounds. There are more lightweight options to consider, especially the less expensive 2.2 lb. ZenBook 13 UX325EA-DS51 if you care more about performance and value for money.
Otherwise, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is a robust notebook. It offers plenty of processing power and allows for some heavy multitasking thanks to its 8 gigabytes of LPDDR4X memory. Storage space is adequate for the price. As for display quality, this touch enabled model offers more in terms of resolution than any other competitor for less than $1,000.
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Battery life is great, one charge lasting for more than a day’s worth of work. However, the Surface 4 doesn’t have that many ports. It’s fitted with just 2 USB ports. No dedicated HDMI, no card reader, no nothing. If you don’t need that many peripherals to go with your laptop, I guess this arrangement should workout. Otherwise, if you plan to use it more like an everyday all-rounder, you’ll probably miss out on having meaningful available I/O options.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 5PB-00001 tech specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 4680U |
| CPU core count | 6 cores, 12 threads |
| CPU cache size | 8 megabytes |
| CPU frequency | 2.1 GHz up 4.0 GHz |
| System memory | 8 gigabytes |
| Memory technology | LPDDR4X |
| Memory configuration | On-board |
| Maximum memory | 8 gigabytes |
| Storage capacity | 256 gigabytes |
| Storage drive type | NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Additional storage slots | No |
| Screen size | 13.5 inches |
| Touch enabled | Yes |
| Display technology | Microsoft PixelSense |
| Display resolution | QHD+ (2256 x 1504) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU type | On-board |
| GPU specs | – |
| Interface options | 1 x Type-C USB 3.0 port 1 x Type A USB 3.0 port Surface Connect port 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
| Webcam | HD webcam, f2.0 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Battery type | 47.4 Whr battery pack |
| Expected battery life | 12 hours |
| Weight | 2.79 lbs. |
| Dimensions | 12.1″ x 8.8″ x 0.57″ |
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 5PB-00001
