Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 13.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features PixelSense PixelSense
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 17 hours
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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