Surface Pro 4 specs, features, and tips

Tech specs

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Key Features
What's new	New Design It’s now thinner (8.4mm), lighter (766g), the smaller bezel on the same footprint. Better display New bigger and better 12.3” PixelSense display with Microsoft G5 chipset. Better performance It’s now 30% faster than Surface Pro 3 with the range of 6th Gen Intel processors. Better Inking It now supports Surface Pen with 1,024 pressure sensitivity, magnet attached to the side of Surface Pro 4. Windows Hello It's all comes with Windows Hello facial recognition as standard. More Better 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera, new 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Availability	Surface Pro 4
Released	2015
Release Info	Introduced: October 7, 2015 Pre-ordered: October 7, 2015 Released: October 26, 2015
Pricing	Starting at 899$

Surface Pro 4 Price
	Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB) with Windows 10 Anniversary (Renewed) By Microsoft $149.99 $159.99 6% OFF	See at Amazon
	Latest Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - Intel Core, 4GB Ram, 128GB SSD, Bluetooth, Dual Camera - Windows 10 (Renewed) By Microsoft $144.99 $159.99 9% OFF	See at Amazon
	Latest Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (2736 x 1824) Tablet 6th Generation (Intel Core i5-6300U, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Bluetooth, Dual Camera) Windows 10 Professional (Renewed) By Microsoft $239.99	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 4; 256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 (Renewed) By Microsoft $290.00	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core M, 4GB RAM, 128GB) with Windows 10 Anniversary Update By Microsoft $269.99 $799.00 66% OFF	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5) By Microsoft $498.98 $698.99 29% OFF	See at Amazon

Display	Surface Pro 4
Size	12.3 Inches
Info	Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (5M Pixels) Density: 267 PPI PixelSense™ Display Contrast ratio: 1300:1 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch with GPU-based processing 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated

Exterior	Surface Pro 4
Dimensions	11.50” x 7.93” x 0.33” (292 mm x 201.42 mm x 8.4 mm) Width: 11.50” (292 mm) Height: 7.93” (201.42 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.4 mm)
Weight	Intel Core m3: 1.69 lbs (766 g) Intel Core i5 and i7: 1.73 lbs (786 g)
Colors	Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Surface Type Cover Not included Weight: 0.68 lb (310 g) Dimension: 11.61 x 8.54 x 0.19 inches (295 mm x 216 mm x 5mm) Keyboard: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12) 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys; LED backlighting Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm) Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
Ports	1 x Full-size USB 3.0 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x Surface Connect™ Supports charging and docking station. 1 x Headset jack 1 x microSD™ card reader 1 x Type Cover port

Internal Specs	Surface Pro 4
Processor	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 2 cores, 4 threads, 0.90 → 2.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6300U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.40 → 3.00 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6650U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6300U Intel® HD Graphics 520 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6650U Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM side cache, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory	4GB 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Connectivity	Surface Pro 4
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wireless 4.0 technology

Battery	Surface Pro 4
Size	38.2 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 9 hours of video playback
Power Supply	36W proprietary power supply USB-A output: 5W Surface Connect: 31W

Software	Surface Pro 4
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office 30-days trial

Camera & Audio	Surface Pro 4
Camera	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video
Audio	Dual microphones Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio

Misc	Surface Pro 4
Inking	Supports Surface Pen 1024 levels of pressure magnetic storage
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer
Security	HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box	Surface Pro 4 Surface Pen Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty
More	Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 150 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power

Table of Contents

Tech specs
What’s new
- New 6th Gen Intel Processors
- Up to Intel Iris graphics
Tips and tricks
Update History
FAQs
Surface Family

What’s new

New 6th Gen Intel Processors

Intel Core i5 — Surface Pro 4 processor options


Processor	Intel Core m3-6Y30	Intel Core i5-6300U	Intel Core i7-6650U
Base Frequency	0.9 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	2.2 GHz	3.0 GHz	3.4 GHz
TDP	4.5 watt	15 watt
Level 1 Cache	128 KB
Level 2 Cache	512 KB
Level 3 Cache	4 MB	3 MB	4 MB
Max Memory Size	16 GB	32 GB

Up to Intel Iris graphics

Graphics	Intel HD Graphic 515	Intel HD Graphic 520	Intel Iris Graphic 540
Graphics Frequency	300 – 850 MHz	300 – 1000 MHz	300 – 1050 MHz
Graphics Max Memory	16 GB	32 GB
Graphics 4K Support	Yes, at 60Hz
Graphics DirectX	12
Graphics OpenGL	4.4
# Display Supported	3

Surface Pro 4 integrated graphics options

Tips and tricks

Discover how to get the most out of your Surface Pro 4 with our tips and tricks. Our comprehensive guide will help you optimize battery life, enhance performance, boost productivity, and troubleshoot effectively.

Basic

Battery and power

Troubleshooting

Productivity

Accessories

Buying guide

Official pages

Communities

Update History

Catch up on the latest information about the new Surface Pro 4 features and fixes introduced via driver and firmware updates from Microsoft. Here are the last five releases:

2021

Jul

Addresses critical security vulnerability.
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May

Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
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2020

May

Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
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2019

Nov

Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Oct

Help improve battery life.
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For a complete driver and firmware update release timeline, please visit our Surface Pro 4 update tracker page.

FAQs

A thorough understanding of the device you intend to buy is crucial before purchasing. To help you with this, we have prepared an all-inclusive, frequently asked question that will answer all your queries. The FAQ covers all aspects of the new Surface Pro 4, including display, battery life, performance, software, and design, ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.

FAQ

1When did the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 come out?

Surface Pro 4 came out on October 26th, 2015, at the Microsoft Windows 10 event, with a starting price of just $899 for the model with Intel Core m3-6Y30, 4GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM, and 128GB of SSD. It introduced a new, thinner, lighter design with a new, bigger, and better 12.3” PixelSense display with a Microsoft G5 chipset. It also supports the new Surface Pen with 1,024 pressure sensitivity and the latest Windows Hello facial recognition.

Panos Panay introduced two Surface devices at the event, including the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. You can watch the whole Microsoft Windows 10 event in the following video.

2How long will Microsoft support Surface Pro 4?

According to Surface lifecycle documentation, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 reached the end of its driver and firmware updates on November 13, 2021. The company promises to support all Surface devices for at least four years starting from its release date. In this case, the Surface Pro 4 has already received six years of driver and firmware updates from Microsoft.

Device	Release Date	End of Servicing Date
Surface Pro 4	October 26, 2015	November 13, 2021

Last checked: February 19, 2024.

After the end of servicing date, Surface Pro 4 devices will continue to receive Windows OS features and security updates as long as it meets minimum hardware requirements for any future Windows OS. Currently, Windows 10 is the latest supported operating system for Surface Pro 4.

3What is the weight of Surface Pro 4 with and without a keyboard or Surface Type Cover?

Here is the weight of Surface Pro 4 with and without Surface Pro Type Cover or a keyboard:

Surface Pro 4 without a keyboard

Intel Core m3: 1.688 lbs (766 g)
Intel Core i5 & i7: 1.732 lbs (786 g)

Surface Pro 4 with a keyboard or Surface Type Cover + 0.68 lbs (310g)

Intel Core m3: 2.372 lbs (1,076 g)
Intel Core i5 & i7: 2.416 lbs (1,096 g)

4Does Microsoft Surface Pro 4 support Windows Hello Facial Recognition?

Yes, it does! All Surface Pro 4 models come with a Windows Hello Infrared (IR) camera to enable Windows Hello Face Authentication (Face ID) on Windows 10. It allows you to sign in to your account faster, easier, and more secure with your face.

Surface Pro 4 Windows Hello Face Authentication — Windows Hello Infrared (IR) camera on Surface Pro 4.

5Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 have an Ethernet (Wired Network) port?

No, it doesn’t! There is no Ethernet (RJ-45) port available on Surface Pro 4. However, you can use a USB adapter, hub, or dock with an Ethernet port to connect to the Surface Pro 4 USB port, so you can plug in the network cable to connect to your local network. The USB-C 3.0 port has high bandwidth (up to 5 Gbps), so you can opt for a Gigabit Ethernet adapter for higher bandwidth without any issues.

Surface Pro 4 Ethernet — Surface Pro 4 USB to Ethernet adapter.

6Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 have a headphone jack?

Yes, it does! All Surface Pro 4 models have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the device’s left side.

Surface Pro 4 Port Left — A headphone jack on Surface Pro 4.

7Does Microsoft Surface Pro 4 support Wi-Fi 6?

No, it doesn’t! Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller. The adapter supports only the current Wi-Fi 5 (also known as IEEE 802.11ac standard) technology that offers transfer speeds up to 866Mbps. It also supports all previous Wi-Fi standards as well. Here are the complete supported Wi-Fi standards that Surface Pro 4 supports:

Wi-Fi 1: IEEE 802.11b, released in 1999.
Wi-Fi 2: IEEE 802.11a, released in 1999.
Wi-Fi 3: IEEE 802.11g, released in 2003.
Wi-Fi 4: IEEE 802.11n, released in 2009.
Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11ac, released in 2014.