Shockingly, the Surface Laptop 4 bests Apple's MacBook Air in Microsoft's latest ad
Microsoft pits the Surface Laptop 4 against the MacBook Air in its latest ad.
What you need to know
- Microsoft just released a new ad for the Surface Laptop 4.
- The ad calls out the MacBook Air for not having a touchscreen.
- It also highlights the Surface Laptop 4 having a USB-C port and a USB-A port.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is the latest member of the Surface family. It has plenty of options when it comes to size and processors and continues the tradition of thin-and-light laptops from Microsoft. In the latest ad for the Surface Laptop 4, Microsoft puts it head-to-head with the MacBook Air.
The ad features the same actor as Microsoft's other recent Surface ads, but also ads his sister. In the ad, the pair discusses how the Surface Laptop 4 has a touchscreen and a USB-A port. Of course, they make sure to point out that the MacBook Air lacks a touchscreen and doesn't have a USB-A port.
The Surface Laptop 4 has a USB-A and USB-C port, while the MacBook Air only has USB-C ports. Depending on your accessories, either setup could arguably be better if we're honest.
Needless to say, everyone doesn't share the opinion of the siblings in the latest ad for the Surface Laptop 4. In his MacBook Air review for our sister site iMore, Daniel Bader calls the MacBook Air a "giant leap" forward. Bader also calls the MacBook Air a "potent combination of class design and a new, ultra-fast M1 SoC."
AMD or Intel
The latest Surface
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is thin, light, and comes with either Intel or AMD processors. Microsoft pits it up against the MacBook Air in its latest ad.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.