Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
CPU Benchmark
6,200
Battery Life
16.5h
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
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Laptop, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
Successor
Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch)
Rank in Surface Laptop Series (18 Models)
Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD))
Check the specs and evolutionary differences from the predecessor
This Model
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 63%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 16.5 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)
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Laptop 4 (15-inch) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:1,800Multi:6,200 | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:2,750Multi:12,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,600Multi:11,500 | Single:2,650Multi:12,200 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:3,300Multi:22,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 15,000 | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 16.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1542g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Laptop 4 (15-inch) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C 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 EditionCPU Benchmark: Single:1,800Multi:6,200 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Xe / AMD Radeon™ Graphics (GPU Benchmark: 15,000) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 15" |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 16.5h |
| Weight | 1542g |
| Dimensions | 339.5 × 244 × 14.7 mm |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
Customization Level
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CPU
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Memory (RAM)
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Storage
SSD capacity and upgradability
GPU
Graphics options
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
OS / Driver & Firmware Support
Official Microsoft driver and firmware lifecycle end date alongside current supported OS (Windows 11 etc.) status.
- Driver & Firmware
- Supported
Official End Date
Apr 15, 2027
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Supported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 supported / Within driver support window
* End dates follow official Microsoft Surface lifecycle definitions. Even after driver support ends, standard Windows security updates may continue if the underlying Windows edition remains supported.
System SKU
The System SKU reported by Windows System Information (msinfo32) and the model number printed on the device. Use them to identify your exact model.
- System SKU
- Surface_Laptop_4_1978:1979
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 19781979
Find the System SKU in System Information (msinfo32), or run `wmic csproduct get sku` in Command Prompt. The model number is engraved on the device (e.g. behind the kickstand).
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.