# Lightweight High-Performance Laptops The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Offers Top-Notch Storage & Memory By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-pro-4 References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/6/9460651/microsoft-surface-pro-4-tablet-announced-specs-price-release-date) & [news.microsoft](http://news.microsoft.com/2015/10/06/microsoft-redefines-the-laptop-with-surface-book-ushers-in-new-era-of-windows-10-devices) The Surface Pro 4 is the latest ugprade to its already well-regarded predecessors, although this one comes with some impressive claims -- that it is 50 percent faster than the [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook). This particular version of the Surface Pro is thinner than its predecessor, at a delightfully slim 8.4 mm. It is equipped with a 12.3-inch screen and a ridiculous one terabyte of storage space, not to mention 16 GB of RAM for truly next-level performance. This device will be offered in a whole variety of configurations to suit different needs. It will be made available with a host of different Intel processors from the M-class right up to a [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-x360-13-5), and will also come with different amounts of storage and RAM starting at 128 GB and 4 GB respectively. The Surface Pro 4 can also be used in conjunction with the included [Surface Pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-duo), which can be magnetically stowed on the device itself. Clearly, this is one exuberant device that more than holds its own against the competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight High-performance Laptops:** The market is shifting towards ultra thin, ultra powerful laptops that are disrupting traditional laptop designs. - **Versatile Laptop Configurations:** The Surface Pro 4's various configurations demonstrate a trend towards offering different versions of a product to meet different user needs and preferences. - **Performance Vs. Price Comparison:** The Surface Pro 4's claim of being 50 percent faster than the MacBook Air highlights consumer demand for powerful performance at competitive prices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The tech industry is constantly evolving and creating innovative new products like the Surface Pro 4 to meet consumer demand for faster, thinner, and more versatile devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is seeing a rise in demand for lightweight, high-performance laptops as people increasingly rely on technology for work and entertainment. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry is undergoing disruption as new technologies and designs create opportunities for lighter and more powerful devices like the Surface Pro 4. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact 2-in-1 AI Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-pro-12.md) - [Sophisticated Power-Rich Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-5.md) - [Stylishly Flexible Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-pro-9.md) - [Lightweight Business Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-6.md) - [13-Inch Reversible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-x360-13-5.md) - [High End Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-x1-extreme.md) - [High-Power Ultra-Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-pro-16.md) - [Compact Hyper-Speedy Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5.md) - [Upgraded Compact Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-go-3.md)