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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-Inch, 2021)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-Inch, 2021)
alaScore 89

30 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-Inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and battery. The screen and design also get good feedback, whereas opinions are divided on the size. Many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-Inch, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (techradar.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

 

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is the best Surface laptop yet

Sep, 2021

Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review: The best Windows laptop money can buy?

 

Although its upgrades over the third-gen model are modest, the fourth-gen Surface Laptop could well be the best Windows laptop you can buy.

Superb touchpad ; Lovely aluminium design (or optional Alcantara) ; Solid and fast-feel keyboard ; Excellent speakers

Upgrades are pricey ; Display contrast could be higher ; Screen surrounds are large by 2021 standards

It's a small upgrade over the third-gen, but this fourth-gen model is still a favourite. Only small irks - such as dated-looking screen surrounds - impact a laptop that's nigh-on perfect for day-to-day use in almost every other regard.

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

 

As bold as ice

Distinctive yet understated looks ; Day-long battery life ; Comfy keyboard

Screen bezels still chunky ; Limited ports ; Webcam only average

New silicon gives Microsoft’s ultraportable even better battery life and a healthy performance boost. It’s still not perfect, but can continue to trade blows with the MacBook Air.

Jul, 2023

Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

 

Upgraded processors and boosted battery life make this the best Surface Laptop yet, but you'll have to be content with a handful of compromises

Excellent display ; Solid performance ; Great battery life

Loud fans ; Tired-looking design ; Powerful models are very expensive

The Surface Laptop 4 meets most of the criteria for a great thin and light laptop, but then so did its predecessor. A lack of upgrades may frustrate prospective buyers, and better value for money will be found elsewhere for more expensive models.

Jul, 2021

Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (2021) review: A missed opportunity

 

How does the latest Surface Laptop fare against its contemporaries?

Sleek design and light weight ; Outstanding build quality ; Great display ; Excellent battery life ; First-class trackpad

Outdated AMD processor ; No Thunderbolt support ; Display a tad too dim ; Pricey

Jul, 2021

Expert review by : Phillip Tracy (laptopmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13-inch) review

 

New processors provide quicker speeds and a longer runtime to the Surface Laptop 4

Sleek aluminum chassis (in various colors) ; Bright and vivid display ; Quick performance ; Long battery life ; Excellent keyboard and touchpad

Few ports (No Thunderbolt) ; Thick bezels ; Top configs get pricey

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 (13-inch) brings faster performance and longer battery life to an already excellent ultra-thin laptop.

Apr, 2022

Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13-inch) Review

 

There's no shortage of Windows 10 laptops, and plenty of high-end, design-led choices there too, yet Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 still stands out. For this fourth-generation there̵…

Handsome and portable ; Great display ; Battery life fixes the shortcomings of the old model ; Great keyboard and trackpad

Port selection needs updating ; Performance can't match Apple's M1 chip ; Gets expensive for the higher-spec models

May, 2021

Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 Laptop Review - Too expensive with Intel CPU?

 

Notebookcheck reviews the Surface Laptop 4 13.5 with Core i7 CPU and metal chassis. Is the CPU upgrade enough to be competitive?

sturdy and high-quality metal chassis;decent input devices;good system performance;high picture quality;very good speakers

hardly any maintenance options;no LTE;comparatively short battery runtime;limited configuration options;still no Thunderbolt; limited connectivity;slow response times;bad price-performance ratio;only 1 year warranty

May, 2021

Expert review by : Nikolay Palaozov (laptopmedia.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″) review – light, thin, fast, and expensive

 

In 2020 we tested the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5″) and we concluded that the device has a premium build (and premium price tag), while it's light and potent at the same time. It seems t…

Tiger Lake UP3 CPUs;Decent iGPU;Good battery life;Covers 95% sRGB (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3));Average dE value of 0.6 with our Gaming and Web design profile (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3));Doesn’t use aggressive PWM to adjust screen brightness above...

No SD card reader;Soldered memory;Expensive;Basic I/O

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″) is a stylish-looking device that has a premium all-aluminum build, thin profile, and powerful hardware under the bonnet. The first thing that you’re going to notice is the design of this machine and yes, this...

Jan, 2022

Expert review by : Ketan-Pratap (indiatoday)

Surface Laptop 4 review: Another winner from Microsoft

 

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is a solid package that offers a great combo of features and value. The best thing about the Surface Laptop 4 is it now comes in a host of SKUs with either AMD or Intel processors for consumers to choose from. But is it a...

Solid and premium build ; Excellent display ; Alcantara wrapped keyboard is excellent for typing ; Speakers are loud ; Impressive battery life

Limited connectivity options ; Thick bezels around display look dated ; 1080p webcam could have been better ; Misses fingerprint scanner

Aug, 2021
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