In Short
The Surface Pro 4 is a follow-up to the Surface Pro 3 2-in-1 PC from Microsoft, announced on October 6, 2015 (along with the new Surface Book).
The footprint of the Surface Pro 4 remains the same as its predecessor, but the display size is now at 12.3-inches with a body that's just 8.4mm. Inside, the Surface Pro 4 is packing a 6th-gen Intel Core Skylake processor, up to 1TB SSD storage, and up to 16GB RAM. There's also a fingerprint scanner and hybrid cooling system. An 8MP rear-facing camera sits on the back, while the front is decked in Gorilla Glass 4 — optimized for both touch and pen input.
Like previous models, the Surface Pro 4 also has a continuous kickstand, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, microSD slot, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort and headset jack.
All Surface models are running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 and come with a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office.
Surface Pro 4 Comparison
| Category | Surface 3 | Surface Pro 3 | Surface Pro 4 | Surface Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.8 inches | 12 inches | 12.3 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1920x1280 | 2160x1440 | 2763x1824 PixelSense | 3000x2000 PixelSense |
| Processor | Intel Atom x7 | Intel i3 / i5 / i7 (Haswell) | Intel M3 / i5 / i7 (Skylake) 64 bit | Intel i5 / i7 (Skylake) |
| Graphics | Intel HD (Broadwell) | Intel HD 4200 / 4400 / 5000 | Intel HD 515 / 520 / Intel Iris 540 | Intel HD 520 / NVIDIA GeForce (Maxwell) |
| RAM | 2 or 4GB | 4 or 8GB | 4, 8 or 16GB | 8 or 16GB |
| Biometrics | None | None | Facial recognition | Facial recognition |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB /128GB/ 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage Type | mSATA | mSATA | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| External Storage | micro SD | micro SD | micro SD | Full-size SD card |
| Ports | USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort Headset jack |
USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort Headset jack |
USB 3.0 Headset jack Mini DisplayPort |
2x USB 3.0 Headset jack Mini DisplayPort |
| Listed Battery Life | 10 hours | 9 hours | 9 hours | 12 Hours |
| Weight | 1.37 lbs (621g) | 1.76 lbs (798g) | i5/i7: 1.73 lbs (786g) m3: 1.69 lbs (766g) |
3.48 lbs (1576 grams) |
Surface Pro 4 Video Review
Surface Pro 4 Specs:
- Operating System : Windows 10 Pro
- CPU: 6th-Generation Intel Core m3, i5, or i7 (Skylake)
- Graphics : m3 Intel HD graphics 51, i5 Intel HD graphics 520, i7 Intel Iris graphics
- Display: 12.3-inch PixelSense Display at 2763 x 1824 (267 PPI)
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB SSD options
- RAM: 4GB, 8GB or 16GB
- Rear Camera: 8MP
- Front Camera : 5MP
- Dimensions : 11.50 x 7.93 x .33 in (292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45 mm)
- Weight: i5/i7: 1.73lbs (786g), m3: 1.69lbs (766g)
- Ports: Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack, Mini DisplayPort, Type Cover port, Surface Connect
- WiFi: 802.11ac WiFi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
- Battery: Up to 9 hours
- Other: Stereo microphones, stereo speakers with Dolby audio, ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
Surface Pro 4 Accessories
The Surface Pro 4 is backwards compatible with previous generation accessories, so you can still use all those old goodies from older models. In addition, a new Surface Pen offers a full year of battery life, and can be used to call Cortana with the touch of a button. A new Type Cover has also been updated — it's the thinnest ever — and promises to be faster and quieter than before.
Surface Pro 4 Availability
The Surface Pro 4 was made available on October 26, 2015 with prices starting at $899.
