(Both benchmark tests measure the speed of the processor. We tested the model with an Intel Core i7-1185G7 and 16GB of RAM, and it scored 4873 in the Geekbench 5 multicore test, 1143 in the Geekbench 5 single-core test, and 5187 in the Cinebench R24 multicore test. Thankfully, that’s not the case with the Surface Laptop 4, which performed above average for its specs. Laptops are sometimes held back by performance tweaks manufacturers use to extend battery life or keep temps down. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is about as thin as an iPad Air. Not even the new M1 MacBook Pro comes equipped with a magnetic power port. The power port itself is magnetic, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the power cord or ripping the laptop off the table should you trip on it. There’s an extra USB port on the power brick if you want to charge your phone. You will definitely need a dongle or docking station if you’re a peripherals enthusiast, but at least you can choose whether you want to use USB-C or the older USB-A. Port-wise, there’s one USB-C port, one USB-A port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Surface Laptop 4 also has all the same ports and power adapter as its previous generation. Overall, it’s very similar to the Surface Laptop 3. The lid opens easily, and the wrist rest gently slopes to help you avoid pressing the laptop’s bottom edge into your arms (a problem MacBooks still have). It feels very solid and durable, and it’s comfortable to use. The Surface Laptop 4’s keyboard area can be outfitted with a silky Alcantara finish, or a classic aluminum finish to match the rest of the elegant body. The Surface Laptop 4 has one USB-A port, one USB-C port, and one headphone/microphone jack.Įverything about this laptop was carefully laid out. The Intel versions start at 512GB of storage and go up to 1TB if you get the Core i7 with 32GB of RAM. The 13.5-inch AMD Ryzen edition only comes with 256GB of storage, but the 15-inch Ryzen laptop comes with either 256GB or 512GB. We reviewed the 13.5-inch Intel version of the Surface Laptop 4. Wireless / Connectivity: Intel Wireless-AX 201 (Wi-Fi 6) Bluetooth 5.0.Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Integrated graphics.Ports: 1x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.5mm headphone jack.Display: 13.5” 2256p x 1504p Pixelsense Display with Surface Pen compatibility.

Storage: 512GB SSD (256GB and 1TB SSD also available).Memory: 16GB RAM (8GB and 32GB RAM also available).Processor: Intel Core i7-1185G7 (AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, Intel Core i5-1135G7 also available).Here are the specs of the laptop we tested: The CNC Aluminum finish is not only fun to look at, but it's also more protective.

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