The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 is a bestselling 2-in-1 laptop that has been praised for its lightweight design, its brilliant display, and for its great battery life. But the Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 is more suited for basic tasks as the 4GB of RAM will struggle with more intensive multitasking. Microsoft still does not include the keyboard as a default accessory and you will have to purchase it separately. But the crisp high resolution display makes reading online articles, streaming media, and working in Office a breeze. Users have reported average battery life of between 7 and 9 hours, making the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 great for users constantly on the go.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has seen massive improvements from the original Surface Pro that was launched a few years ago. The ultra thin aluminum design weighs in at an impressive 1.73 pounds without the keyboard, making it perfect for users after a powerful and compact 2-in-1 laptop. But Microsoft still does not offer the Surface Pro with a keyboard as a default accessory and you will have to purchase it separately.
While there are cheaper third party options, we recommend two of the Genuine Microsoft keyboards, the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover or the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID. While the keyboard is not included, you do get a stylus to navigate around Windows 10 and for basic drawing and design tasks. The onscreen keyboard can be used and is quite responsive, but it does take up valuable space on your display, which might annoy some users. The Surface Pro is powered by an Intel Skylake Core i5-6300U processor and 4GB of RAM, which allows for snappy performance when it comes to basic tasks.
While the i5 processor will handle more intensive multitasking, the 4GB of RAM does limit its overall performance and cannot be upgraded at all. The battery life offers between 7-9 hours off of a single charge and this will allow you to use it comfortably throughout a normal workday or while on a long haul flight. The 128GB solid state drive allows the Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 to boot in seconds and offers fast performance.
You can extend the 128GB of storage space with a microSD card, giving you up to an additional 256GB of storage. The display offers crisp colors and great viewing angles. The responsiveness of the 10-finger multi-touch screen is among the best on the market and will not leave you disappointed.
Pros
- Intel Skylake processor
- Good battery life
- Crisp and responsive touchscreen
- Comes with Windows 10 Pro
Cons
- Only 4GB of RAM
- No physical keyboard included
- Only one USB 3.0 port
- Underpowered for designers
Bottom Line
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 offers a great performance for its compact size, but you will have to purchase the keyboard separately and the 4GB of RAM hurt its overall performance with heavy multitasking.
- Weight: 1.73 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4GHz
- Display Size: 12.3 inch
- RAM: 4GB SDRAM DDR3
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
Critic Reviews
- CNet.com June 10, 2016
After years of development and millions of advertising dollars spent to convince us that a tablet could plausibly replace a laptop, Microsoft finally delivered the goods with the Surface Pro 4. Equipped with robust processing power, a perfectly sized display and just-right aspect ratio, and a few critical add-on accessories, the Pro 4 solidified the Surface's position as the gold standard for Windows tablets. And with the arrival of Windows 10 in July 2015, that which blemished all previous Surface models -- an inelegant operating system -- was finally replaced by a solid OS that could fulfill the potential of its form factor.
Read full review - TrustedReviews May 5, 2017
The Surface Pro 4 is Microsoft's latest high-end tablet/laptop hybrid. Its incredible desirable design and powerful hardware still, more than a year on, make it one of the most desirable devices on the market today.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 4GB SDRAM DDR3 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Pro |
| Weight | 1.73 lbs |
| Battery Life | 9 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 128 SSD |
| Display Size | 12.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 2736 x 1824 |
| Display Technology | LED backlight | PixelSense | 10-point multi-touch |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0 | Mini DisplayPort | microSD slot | Dual Band AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 | Surface Connect | Cover port |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Dolby audio |
| Webcam | 8.0MP Rear | 5.0MP Front |
| Additional Features | Stylus | microSD slot |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
