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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 i5

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 i5
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 i5 (Surface Laptop 4 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7 4 x 2.4 - 4.2 GHz, Tiger Lake-UP3
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3733
Display
13.50 inch 3:2, 2556 x 1504 pixel 220 PPI, Capacitive, native pen support, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
512GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, USB-C; 12-Pin Microsoft Surface Connecto
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.5 x 308 x 223 ( = 0.57 x 12.13 x 8.78 in)
Battery
49 Wh, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 17 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p IR
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.27 kg ( = 44.8 oz / 2.8 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1600 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.5% - good
Average of 10 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 71%, features: - %, display: 95% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 i5

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″) review – light, thin, fast, and expensive
Source: Laptop Media English
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″) is a stylish-looking device that has a premium all-aluminum build, thin profile, and powerful hardware under the bonnet. The first thing that you’re going to notice is the design of this machine and yes, this one looks elegant and modern at the same time. Its stealth-ish design is suitable for all kinds of scenarios – you can use it at home, in the office, and because it’s a lightweight laptop, you can take it with you for a “walk” in the park or when you’re on vacation. The style of the laptop is kind of neutral so there is a big chance to be well-accepted by a lot of people. Unfortunately, the memory is soldered to the motherboard so future upgrades are impossible. The device can be bought with 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM so pick your configuration carefully – the 16GB variant should be a lot more future-proof. Interestingly enough, according to the CPU-Z reading, the soldered memory works in quad-channel mode. For such an expensive machine, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″) has a very basic I/O – just one USB Type-A and one USB Type-C, that’s all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/14/2022
100% Surface Laptop 4 review: another superb laptop from Microsoft
Source: T3 English
The Surface Laptop 4 is another superb laptop from Microsoft. The drawbacks are very minor, and the list of plus points is a lengthy one. Give this a serious look if you want a stylish Windows laptop that can go just about anywhere and do almost anything.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
70% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is a good laptop, but it feels generic compared to its rivals with a processor upgrade its only real upgrade over the Surface Laptop 3. It looks outdated with its chunky bezel and lacks a fingerprint reader. Despite these shortcomings it still offers reasonable value at this price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review: The best Windows laptop money can buy?
Source: Pocket Lint English
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is an exceptionally nice laptop. That word may be banned by English teachers across the land, but "ooh that's nice" is what you'll feel like saying when you feel and use this product. Its aluminium casing is plain lovely, the keyboard is great for fast long-form typing in our opinion, and the touchpad is superb. While the screen's colour and contrast are not quite next-level, the reasonably high brightness and resolution are what most people will actually notice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2021
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review
Source: Stuff TV English
It might be more of a refresh than an all-new model, but the Surface Laptop 4 remains one of the most well-rounded Windows notebooks out there. The 3:2 screen, comfy keyboard and unique alcantara finish are well-suited to all kinds of work tasks, and boosts to performance and battery life means it can tackle heavier workloads, or an entire work day away from the mains - with some juice left over to wind down with a Netflix binge afterwards. We'd still like to see those screen bezels trimmed a bit, and the top-spec options are eye-wateringly pricey - but the mainstream version seen here can happily go toe-to-toe with a MacBook air for premium looks and do-anything potential.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
92% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 — Smooth, sleek, stylish, and powerful
Source: Ausdroid English
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is a powerful, capable portable PC and while you'll pay a little more for one than you might pay for a no-name $400 special at your local office retailer, you get a PC that you can rely on for literally years to come. A lack of USB ports is frustrating, but nothing you can't solve with a cheap and cheerful dock or extender in your laptop bag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% display: 100% mobility: 90%
85% Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch) Review: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
Source: Make Use Of English
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 4 is clearly an iterative update over its 2-year-old forerunner, but the improvements in performance, battery life, and feature set make for a comfortable and recommendable laptop for the vast majority of people.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

80% Surface Laptop 4
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% workmanship: 100%
85% Análise Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. Portátil, Poderoso e Duradouro
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: uma opção para o regresso às aulas e ao trabalho
Source: Pplware Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; comfortable keyboard; bright display; long battery life; good speakers. Negative: Weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2021
62% Surface Laptop 4 biedt waar voor zijn geld
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 62% performance: 62%
81% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – zalety procesora Intel Tiger Lake w pięknej obudowie
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
80% Surface Laptop 4: Stabil uppgradering av laptop i toppkvalitet
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-1135G7: A quad-core, mid-range processor of Tiger Lake product family designed for use in ultra-light laptops. The i5 is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin and features an 80 EU Iris Xe G7 iGPU. Core i5-1135G7 has a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz as long as it is allowed to consume 28 watts.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.50":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


81.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2021-06-11)