After announcing the launch date for the next generation of Windows, Microsoft has added more to the streak by confirming that new Surface devices will also be finding their way to the stage. A dedicated page is now live that confirms the next-gen Microsoft Surface launch date to be September 22. Not only does this page talk about the launch details, but also gives out a glimpse of how one of the new Surface devices is going to look like. With these two big reveals lined up, Microsoft is certainly going to be at the center of discussion, at least for a couple of weeks.

After having chalked up an impressive 9-year journey, Surface is once again set to stir enthusiasts. However, what remains to be seen is that how many of these Surface devices are in the pipeline. Microsoft has kept it short and crisp with no major hints whatsoever, so relying on leaks and smart guesses is the only way to find it out.

As speculated by Slashgear, we may finally get to see the Surface Duo 2 for which there were leaks sporadically throughout the year. If history is anything to go by, there will be more devices tagging along with Surface Duo 2. Seen in the teaser image is, what appears to be, the successor of Surface Pro 7 that comes with a similar detachable stand and keyboard as accessories which means the Surface Pro 8 is in sight. The portfolio may further expand with the new Surface Book 4.

It’s about time we mark our calendars for September 22 at 11 AM ET to live stream the big event. Microsoft will certainly air it on the website, but watching the launch on YouTube is something that is always an alternative.

Since Windows 11 has a dedicated day for its introduction, we do not expect much to be highlighted on September 22. The stage is only going to be occupied by the Surface lineup.

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Exactly a month ago, Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de leaked the entire specs of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. Now, he is back with the launch date and price of the upcoming laptop.

According to the report, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 will launch on April 27. While the uncertainty of it launching via an event or a press release continues, here are the leaked prices of the 13.5-inch and 15-inch variants:

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Price (Expected):

• Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch)

  • Intel Core i5
    • 8GB + 512GB – 1499 euros
    • 16GB + 512GB – 1699 euros *
  • Intel Core i7
    • 16GB + 512GB- 1899 euros
  • AMD Ryzen 5 SE
    • 8GB + 256GB- 1149 euros
    • 16GB + 256GB- 1399 euros
  • AMD Ryzen 7 SE
    • 16GB + 512GB- 1799 euros*

• Surface Laptop 4(15-inch)

  • Intel Core i7
    • 16GB + 512GB- 1999 euros
    • 32GB + 1TB- 2699 euros*
  • AMD Ryzen 7 SE
    • 8GB + 256GB- 1499 euros
    • 8GB + 512GB- 1699 euros
    • 16GB + 512GB- 1899 euros

*- The prices of certain variants may vary with different regions due to the currency conversion and taxation difference in the respective countries.

Note: ‘SE‘- Surface Edition processor

We had predicted earlier that the Surface laptop 4 might start at the same $999 as the predecessor. In line with that, Roland says that there are base models with Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 SE processors, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage.

Although its European price is unknown, the Intel Core i5 model is likely to sell for $999 in the USA.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Specifications and Features(Expected)

As mentioned above, the Surface Laptop 4 is said to come with milled aluminum chassis and two sizes- 13.5 and 15-inch models. Accordingly, the 13.5-inch will likely measure 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm and weigh 1.31kg(Intel), 1.25kg(AMD) while the 15-inch will measure 339.5 x 244 x 14.5 mm and weigh 1.54kg(Intel).

The display on the 13.5-inch model will have a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels while the 15-inch will have 2496 x 1664 pixels. However, both the devices would have 3:2 format, 10-point multi-touch, pixel sense display, 201 PPI.

Under the hood, the Intel variants will feature Core i5-1145G7 / Core i7-1185G7 processors paired with Iris Plus Graphics 950 graphics while the AMD Ryzen editions will have ‘SE‘ processors like the Ryzen 5 4680U(max frequency boost- 4.4GHz)  / Ryzen 7 4980U paired with Radeon Graphics.

As for the memory variants, the laptops will probably have either 8GB/16GB/32GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage options. Other expected features include Surface Connect, USB A, USB C ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 49WHr, and Windows 10 Home OS.

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Last week, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 surfaced on Geekbench with AMD Ryzen 5 CPU. Now, Roland Quandt, through a Winfuture.de report, has revealed the entire specs of the upcoming laptop.

The report says that Microsoft is eyeing to launch the Surface Laptop 4 in April 2021 i.e, next month. As per the info available from the dealers, the company will continue to sell the AMD and Intel versions of the laptop.

However, the design of the laptop is likely to be unchanged(mostly like Surface Laptop 3). If the report is true, we could see very few changes on the outside while the majority of the upgrade should be inside. Speaking of which, just like before, the AMD version of the laptop is said to be known as the ‘Surface Edition’ chips.

You can look at the specs below:

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Specs(Expected)

• Build, Dimensions & weight:
  • Milled Aluminum casing
  • 13.5-inch : 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm, Intel- 1.31 kg / AMD- 1.25 kg.
  • 15-inch: 339.5 x 244 x 14.5 mm, Intel- 1.54 kg
• Display: 3:2 format, 10-point multi-touch, pixel sense display, 201 PPI
  • 13.5-inch(2256 x 1504 pixels)
  • 15-inch(2496 x 1664 pixels)
• CPU: Intel/AMD
  • Intel: Core i5-1145G7 / Core i7-1185G7
  • AMD: Ryzen 5 4680U(max frequency boost- 4.4GHz)  / Ryzen 7 4980U
• GPU:
  • Intel: Iris Plus Graphics 950
  • AMD: Radeon Graphics
• RAM: 8GB/16GB/32GB
• SSD: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe NVMe
• Connectivity & ports: Surface Connect, USB A, USB C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
• Battery: 49WHr
• OS: Windows 10 Home

Custom-made AMD ‘Surface Edition’ and Intel 11th-gen chips

That is, Microsoft is opting for an AMD Ryzen 5 4680U and AMD Ryzen 7 4980U CPUs where the former is for the base model and the latter for the top-end variants. This goes in line with the earlier Geekbench that showed ‘renoir’ meaning the laptop will have custom-made APU(Zen 2 architecture) and Vega GPU on the AMD versions.

These are said to be built on the 7nm process and should have a TDP(Thermal Design Power) of 15W. The laptop version having both these CPUs is said to come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

The intel version, however, will have the latest 11th-gen Tiger lake CPUs Core i5-1145G7 and Core i7-1185G7. Interestingly, Microsoft will give the users to fuse the 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD only with intel versions of the Surface Laptop 4.

That said, we can expect both the AMD and Intel models to be available in 13.5-inch and 15-inch variants as mentioned above. Other common features include Windows Hello, Surface Pen and Dial compatibility, ambient light sensor.

Microsoft launched the predecessor at a starting price of $999 for the 13-inch variant. And we can expect similar if not lower with the 2021 edition.

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Microsoft launched the surface laptop 3 back in 2019. Hence, a successor is long due for the Windows machine. Amidst a lot of reports, Geekbench listing strengthens the rumor that Microsoft could partner with AMD again.

A Geekbench listing shows the device in testing as the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. It has a codename ‘renoir’ indicating that the successor of the 2019 notebook will also have a custom-made APU(Zen 2 architecture) and Vega GPU. Although the processor is listed as AMD Ryzen 5 3580U, we think it could just be a placeholder.

This is because the Ryzen 5 3580U found on the predecessor has 4-cores and not a Hexa-core CPU as mentioned in the listing. Hence, the exact version of the Ryzen 5 processor is a mystery at least for now but the listing strongly hints a new ‘Ryzen Surface Edition’ is coming.

Anyway, the listing also shows that the laptop will have 8GB DDR4 SDRAM and run Windows 10 OS. The device in testing scores about 1,063 in single-core and 5,726 in multi-core departments. We will have to wait for the real-world tests to find out if this outsmart the rival Intel 11th-gen CPUs.

Speaking of which, the Surface Laptop 4 is expected to come in 13.5-inch and 15-inch models. Unlike earlier, rumors say that Microsoft will offer AMD (Ryzen 5/7) CPUs as a choice for both sizes in addition to Intel (Core-i5/i7).

The predecessor Surface Laptop 3 had only the Type-C port and 3.5mm jacks so it would be nice of Microsoft to include an HDMI port/SD card reader at a time when giants like Apple are considering it.

The company is expected to launch the Surface Laptop 4 in April which means we could be seeing more leaks in the near future.

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Microsoft is reportedly working on two new devices under its Surface lineup — Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4. Interestingly, the report indicates that the Surface Laptop 4 could come with an option for AMD chipset.

When the Redmond-based tech giant launched the Surface Laptop 3 in October 2019, it became the first device to come packed with a modified version of AMD Ryzen 3700U and AMD Ryzen 5 3500U. Now, for its successor as well, the company will have an AMD variant for better optimization, reports WindowsLatest.

While the specifications of the upcoming Surface Laptop 4 are not yet known, the device will be offering in two chipset variants — Intel and AMD. Unlike the predecessor, which offers AMD variant only for the 15-inch model, the upcoming laptop will offer an AMD option for the 13.5-inch model as well.

Microsoft has reportedly started testing these models with custom AMD chips. It will be interesting to see what the company has in store for the new models and which chipset from AMD it opts for this time.

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It is also being reported that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 could get announced by the end of this year. However, even if that’s the case, the device is unlikely to be available for purchase until March.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 comes in two models — a 13.5-inch model that is powered by the 10th Generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 chipset and a 15-inch model that is fueled by AMD’s “Ryzen Surface Edition” processor.

Both the devices come packed with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of SSD. Along with the proprietary Surface Connector, the laptop can be charged with a USB Type-C port. The company promises 80 percent of battery life with just an hour of charging.

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