Microsoft officially announced the Surface Laptop 4, which offers both the AMD or Intel processors across both the 13.5- and 15-inch models.
The announcement also introduces a series of accessories catered for users working from home.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4: Spec, Price, AMD vs. Intel Comparison
Microsoft's Surface 4 touchscreen laptops will come in several configurations including options for AMD and Intel processors, CNET reported on Tuesday, Apr. 13.
The 13.5-inch model of the Intel line will carry the Quad Core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 and i7-1185G7 processors while the 15-inch model will have the i7-1185G7 option only.
As for the graphics card, the Intel line will use Iris Xe Graphics for both the 13.5-inch and 15-inch inch models.
On the other hand, the 13.5-inches model of the AMD line will carry the six-core Ryzen 5 4680U Mobile Processor, and the 15-inches model with the eight-core Ryzen 7 4980U Mobile Processor.
Both AMD options will use the Microsoft Surface exclusive Radeon Graphics card.
The Surface Laptop 4 also boasts immense battery life, promising up to 19 hours for the AMD line while the Intel option promises up to 17 hours battery life.
Since Microsoft opted not to use AMD's latest 5000 series processors, the price for the AMD line is $300 cheaper than the Intel option, with AMD models starting at $999 while the Intel models start at $1,299, The Verge said on an Apr. 13 report.
The 13.5-inch model for both AMD and Intel configuration will come in Platinum, Ice Blue, Matte Black, and Sandstone colored-exterior, while the 15-inch model will come in Platinum and Matte Black options only.
Both models can be configured to have 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB removable SSD, and 8GB, 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM.
All models will come with Windows 10 Home 20H2 and Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Accessories
Along with the launch of Surface Laptop 4, Microsoft also introduces accessories made especially for users who work from home on Apr. 13.
First on the list is the Surface Headphones 2+; boasting 13 levels of active noise cancellation, an advanced 8-microphone system, and up to 15 hours of voice calling time, and priced at $299.99.
The Surface Headphones 2+ is Microsoft Teams certified and carries over all of the features of its predecessor, the Surface Headphones.
Microsoft also introduces the Modern USB-C Speaker for $99.99, Modern USB and Wireless Headsets for $49.99, and the Modern Webcam for $69.99
The Microsoft Modern Webcam promises to deliver high-quality video conferencing with its HDR, 1080p video, and a 78° field. It can also be attached to a monitor, laptop, or tripod, and can easily be shut down with its the integrated privacy shutter with LED usage indicator.
All products will start shipping to selected markets in June 2021.
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Written by Lee Mercado
