At the Windows 10 Device event, Microsoft announced the new Surface Pro 4 along with the all new Surface Book. The Surface Pro 4 is the upgrade to Surface 3 which was released last year and comes with powerful specs and it is priced starting $899. The Surface Book is an all new category from Microsoft and it is also the first laptop from the Redmond giant. The Surface Book, as Microsoft claims, is the most powerful laptop available as of now.
Surface Book is also a convertible 2 in1 which means you can detach the display and use it as a tablet or as a laptop. It also comes with a brilliant 13.5inch touch display. Now both the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book are powerful devices for computing and if you are planning to pick and not sure on which one to pick, this comparison helps you in identifying the right model.
Here is a quick specs comparison of Surface Pro 4 with the Surface Book.
| Specifications | Surface Pro 4 | Surface Book |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | 6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5, or i7 | 6th Gen Intel Core i5, or i7 |
| Storage | Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. |
| RAM | 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM | 8GB or 16GB |
| Graphics | m3: Intel HD graphics 515 i5: Intel HD graphics 520 i7: Intel Iris graphics |
i5: Intel® HD graphics 520 i5/i7: NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Processor |
| Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Display | Screen: 12.3” PixelTouch display Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI) Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch |
Screen: 13.5” PixelSense display Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port SurfaceConnect |
Two full-size USB 3.0 Full-size SD card reader SurfaceConnectTM Headset jack Mini DisplayPort |
| Camera | 5.0 MP front-facing HD camera 8.0 MP rear-facing autofocus camera, with 1080p HD video recording |
5.0MP front-facing camera 8.0MP rear-facing camera with autofocus, with 1080p HD video recording |
| Microphone and Speaker | Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby audio |
Dual microphones, front and rear-facing Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby® audio |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope |
Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
| Wireless | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
| Exterior | Casing: Magnesium Color: Silver Physical buttons: Volume, Power |
Casing: Magnesium Color: Silver Physical buttons: Volume, Power |
| Dimensions | 292.10mm x 201.42mm x 8.45mm | 312.3mm x 232.1mm x 13.0 – 22.8mm |
| Weight | 0.78kg | 1.51kg |
| Inside the box | Surface Book Surface Pen Power supply |
Surface Book Surface Pen Power supply Integrated keyboard |
| Price | $899 $999 $1299 $1599 $1799 $2199 |
$1499 $1699 $1899 $2099 $2699 |
Availability:
Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 will be available for pre-order in select markets Oct. 7, then for purchase in Canada and the United States on Oct. 26, with additional markets to follow.
