SO Score
Characteristics
Surface Pro 4
CPU Benchmark
3,500
Battery Life
9h
Weight
766g
Customization
1/10
Editor's Verdict
"A legacy model released in the past."
Standout strengths
- Historical value
Trade-offs
- Discontinued
- Underpowered by modern standards
Generation Comparison
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Current Model
Surface Pro 4
Previous Gen
Surface Pro 3
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 94%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 9 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Compare Performance
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Surface Laptop
Comparing with
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Surface Laptop Studio
Comparing with
Surface Laptop Studio 2
Surface Go
Comparing with
Surface Go 4 for Business
Surface Duo
Comparing with
Surface Duo 2
Surface Book
Comparing with
Surface Book 3 (13.5-inch)
Surface Studio
Comparing with
Surface Studio 2+
Compare with current models
Compare the latest models across major series side by side.
| Spec Item |  Pro Pro Pro 12 (13-inch) | Laptop Laptop Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Studio Laptop Studio Laptop Studio 2 | Go Go Go 4 for Business | Duo Duo Duo 2 | Book Book Book 3 (13.5-inch) | Desktop Studio Studio 2+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Performance (Score) | 16,800 | 16,800 | 14,500 | 5,200 | 9,500 | 7,200 | 14,000 |
| GPU Performance (Score) | 3,400 | 3,400 | 8,200 | 850 | 2,200 | 2,800 | 8,000 |
| Battery (hours) | Up to 15.5h | Up to 20h | Up to 18h | Up to 12.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 0h |
| Weight (g) | 895g | 1340g | 1890g | 521g | 284g | 1534g | 9560g |
| Series Guides | Pro Guide | Laptop Guide | Laptop Studio Guide | Go Guide | Duo Guide | Book Guide | Studio Guide |
Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Pro Pro 12 (13-inch) | Laptop Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Laptop Studio Laptop Studio 2 | Go Go 4 for Business | Duo Duo 2 | Book Book 3 (13.5-inch) | Studio Studio 2+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | Surface Go Signature Type Cover | N/A | N/A (detachable keyboard) | - |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (storage and charging supported) | Surface Pen / Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Pen (supported) | - |
AC Adapter | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 102W/127W Surface Connect | 24W Surface Connect | 23W USB-C | 65W/102W Surface Connect | - |
Surface Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 | N/A | Surface Dock 2 | - |
| Series Guides | Pro Guide | Laptop Guide | Laptop Studio Guide | Go Guide | Duo Guide | Book Guide | Studio Guide |
Customization Level
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