If you missed the news, that’s because Microsoft casually dropped the new release in a blog post instead of the typical 90-minute event. Here’s what to expect from the new Surface Laptop, plus a few other new devices and accessories.
Surface Laptop 4 specs
The Surface Laptop 4 comes with these features and functions:
3:2 PixelSense touchscreen displays in 13.5” or 15” modelsBuilt-in HD front-facing camera with low-light capabilityStudio microphone array201 PPI high-contrast touchscreen displayDolby® Atmos™ Omnisonic speakersTrackpad has gesture support11th Gen Intel Core processor or AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with 8-core Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface EditionUSB-C port, USB-A port, headphone jack, Microsoft Surface Connect charge port
The AMD model is a lot cheaper, starting at $999, while the Intel model starts at $1299. Those in the US who pre-order a Surface Laptop 4 before April 15 through either microsoft.com or bestbuy.com will get free Surface Earbuds thrown in as well. Surface Headphones 2 Plus for Business come with a dedicated Microsoft Teams button and a USB dongle with a built-in LED indicator that lights up when you’re on mute, so you can tell with a glance if you need to unmute to speak. They’re available in black, and are on sale today for $299.99 a pair. Here are the specs:
30fps 1080p HDRUSB-A connectionIncludes privacy shutterLED indicator lights up when activeNo Windows Hello support
It ships in June, and costs $69.99.
Omni-directional microphonesBackground noise cancellationControls: mute, volume, call-buttonUSB-C cable storageCarrying case
It ships in June and costs $99.99. The Microsoft Teams integrations are another reminder that the tech company is pushing hard for its Teams conferencing solution. It’s being frequently updated with new features, and the new speakers and wireless headsets are aimed at those who use Teams constantly. We’ve previously compared Microsoft Teams against a top video conferencing solution you may have heard of, Zoom. It’s a solid pick, even if Zoom is a tad better. And if you’re a dedicated Microsoft Teams user, these new devices certainly seem worth considering.
