3 months ago by Omar Sohail
When Microsoft Surface Pro 4was officially announced by the software giant, the company definitely raised the bar when it came to the physical specifications and the features present inside the large screen tablet. However, what makes Surface Pro 4 so great that it has outshined not only Surface Pro 3, but majority of the notebooks that are currently being distributed in the market? We have the answer for you in the form of six killer features and specifications of Microsoft’s newly announced flagship tablet.
The Gargantuan Screen Size Of Surface Pro 4Despite the fact that there is only a 0.3 inch difference between the screen sizes of Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4, the latter also has a much denser resolution compared to its predecessor. According to the tech giant, the large screen tablet has a 12.3 inch PixelSense touchscreen which according to the company, happens to be the best form of display in the world. We believe that Microsoft could have easily increased the size of the screen even further, but one primary reason why it most likely refrained to do so was so that there would be some size kind of distinction present between Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.
The Tablet Is Powered By Laptop ProcessorsMobile SoCs have come quite a long way when performance and energy efficiency are taken into account but they have yet to display the same kind of processing capabilities as laptop CPUs. Surface Pro 4 users will immediately be able to notice the difference in performance thanks to Intel’s Skylake processors powering the product. During Microsoft’s announcement, the company did state that its tablet will be running Skylake processors but did not care to mention which ones would be present inside it. Thankfully, PCWorldwas able to get this information for us.
Surface Pro 4 will be available to purchase in three processor models; Core-m3, Core-i5 and of course the most powerful processor from the 6 thgeneration mobile CPU lineup, Core-i7. We have compiled all details of these processors for you in the table below so that you are better able to understand what kind of performance you can expect from each processor class.
Processor details Intel Core-m3-6Y30 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.20 GHz) Intel Core-i5-6300U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz) Intel Core-i7-6650U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz)Cache 4MB 3MB 4MB Lithography 14nm 14nm 14nm Number of cores 2 2 2 Number of threads 4 4 4 Base processor clock speed 900MHz 2.4GHz 2.2GHz Max Turbo Frequency 2.2GHz 3GHz 3.4GHz Thermal Design Power (TDP) 4.5W 15W 15W Memory Types LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Max number of Memory Channels 2 2 2 Max Memory Bandwidth 29.8GB/s 34.1GB/s 34.1GB/s Processor graphics (or iGPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 550 Graphics base clock speed 300MHz 300MHz 300MHz Graphics max dynamic frequency 850MHz 1GHz 1.05GHz 4K support Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz DirectX Support Yes Yes Yes Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Yes Yes Yes
With laptop chips powering each variant of Surface Pro 4, the company states that you will be able to get up to 50 percent more performance compared to its Surface Pro 3 lineup and up to 30 percent more performance when compared to Apple’s 12 inch MacBook, which is powered by Intel’s Broadwell lineup of processors.
Most Spec’d Out Surface Pro 4 Has Better Hardware Than Your LaptopThe base model of Surface Pro 4 comes with
4GB of RAM, 128GB of flash storage and is running Intel’s Core-m3 processor . However, if you want the highest configured laptop and also have a lot of money to back up your purchase, then the most spec’d out model will give you
16GB of RAM, 1TB of flash storage, a Core-i7 processor and a grand total of $2,699. While the aforesaid price tag is far too steep for a Surface Pro 4, look at the specifications that you are getting in return.
Majority of tablet manufacturers incorporate a charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which makes the experience very limiting for the user. Microsoft definitely thought things through with its Surface Pro 4 while at the same time, made it possess a thickness of just 8.4mm, a dimension which is thinner than its predecessor. Starting off, the tablet has a fully functional
USB 3.0 port, allowing you to connect a storage peripheral or a USB hub, allowing you to even connect more devices to the tablet.
Additionally, it also features a
MicroSD card reader , allowing you to expand your storage. On Surface Pro 3, it stated that the maximum capacity support on the tablet was 128GB so it is possible that Surface Pro 4 supports up to 256GB of expandable storage. A
Mini Display Port will provide you with the opportunity to attach another large screen display for the ultimate productivity session (though this will mean that more battery life will be consumed and you will need a display that provides support for such a port).
There is also the availability of a
Surface Pen , and fortunately for you guys, it comes bundled with the tablet. According to Microsoft, Surface Pen features 1,024 levels of sensitivity, and it has been engineered to replicate the same experience as a regular individual writing with a regular pen. Additionally, there is also a form of magnetism that exists between the edges of Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pen and because of this feature, users will be able to attach their accessory to the sides of the tablet without having to store the pen in their pocket or any other place.
The only drawback about purchasing Surface Pro 4 is that the keyboard accessory will have to be purchased separately, and according to the pricing details, it carries a $129.99 price tag. The Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with a fingerprint reader will obviously be more expensive than this due to its security feature. If Microsoft were to bundle a Type Cover keyboard accessory with its flagship tablet, then it would become a lethal combination in our opinion.
Battery Life That Will Put Your Laptop To ShameAccording to Microsoft, Surface Pro 4 is able to give up to 9 hours of video playback time. The following details have been described on how the company measures battery timing.
“Up to 9 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.”
If they were running a Core-i5 processor model, then it obviously means that the Core-m3 model will be able to deliver more battery timing since it is has a lower power consumption metric. However, despite the fact that the Core-i7 will showcase the most amount of performance, you will lose out on battery life. For majority of consumers out there, battery life is one of the most important aspects of choosing an expensive tablet.
Running Windows 10 Professional ‘Out Of The Box’
It was only fitting that Microsoft’s flagship slate was running the company’s unified interface platform. With more than 110 million devicesrunning the new operating system, Microsoft has catered to business and power users giving that extra needed attention to the requirements of gamers as well. Windows 10 will also provide support for Microsoft’s wireless Xbox One controllerstarting October 20 th, so you will be able to immerse in your favorite titles with ‘no strings attached’. Given below is video summarizing nearly all the features that you will find in Surface Pro 4.
Hardware Specifications Of Surface Pro 4Given below are all the hardware specifications you need to be concerned with when you are out hunting for Surface Pro 4.
Surface Pro 4 specifications Software Windows 10 Pro and Office 30-day trial Color Silver Exterior shell Magnesium Dimensions 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45 mm Weight 1.73lbs (786g) for i5/i7 models and 1.69lbs (766g) for m3 model Storage options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Display 12.3 inch PixelSense Display with 2736 x 1824 resolution and 10 point multi-touch Battery Up to 9 hours of video playback Processor 6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5, or i7 RAM options 4GB, 8GB or 16GB RAM Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth BT 4.0 Ports Full-size USB 3.0MicroSD Card reader
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
Cover port
Surface Connect
Cameras 5.0 megapixel front-facing HD camera
8.0 megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video recording
Bundled accessories Surface Pen (remaining accessories are sold separately) All Pricing And Configuration Details Of Surface Pro 4
Given below are all the pricing details you need to be concerned with when you are out hunting for Surface Pro 4.
CPU type RAM Storage Price Core-m3 4GB 128GB $899.99 Core-i5 4GB 128GB $999.99 Core-i5 8GB 256GB $1,299.99 Core-i7 8GB 256GB $1,599.99 Core-i7 16GB 256GB $1,799.99 Core-i7 16GB 512GB $2,199.99 Core-i7 16GB 1TB $2,699.99After seeing all there is to know about Surface Pro 4, we were able to dot down six amazing specifications and features that make the tablet a terrific product. Do you guys think that Surface Pro 4 is a great tablet to replace your laptop? Let us know your thoughts.
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