What’s inside: Microsoft Surface Pro 4

After three generations of Microsoft claiming its Surface Pro line is “a tablet that can replace your laptop,” the company may be onto something with its fourth generation device. The Surface Pro 4 has the latest Intel processors, a slighter larger screen than its predecessors, and a number of hardware and software tweaks.

Microsoft’s Surface line debuted in 2012, and the first two were either mocked or overreaching in terms of software and hardware. Design innovations, such as the snap-on keyboard or the fold-out kickstand, felt overwhelmed by compromises.

But in 2014, Microsoft debuted, what became known as its flagship device for touch computing on Windows: the Surface Pro 3. It became the go-to alternative for those who wanted both a tablet and laptop without having to compromise on either front.

Its newest tablet, the Surface Pro 4 refines the hardware further and operates using Windows 10 instead of Windows 8. It runs on an Intel Core m3-6Y30 2.2 GHz processor, and is equipped with a 12.3-in diagonal screen with a display resolution of 2736 x 1824. 

The tablet has 128GB of storage, 4GB of SDRAM, a 5.0 megapixel front-facing HD camera, and an 8.0 megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video recording. The Surface Pro 4 comes equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and ambient light sensor. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 comes in silver with a magnesium casing. The full teardown report can be found here.