Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40vsMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4

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Panasonic
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
Toughbook FZ-40

Quick Stats

The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40's performance is its standout feature, making it perfect for demanding tasks.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts an exceptional build quality, surpassing user expectations with its sturdy construction and features.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts an impressive 14-inch wide screen with exceptional display quality clarity always.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts a robust design with impressive features and a built-in webcam camera.
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Surface Laptop 4

Quick Stats

The Surface Laptop 4 delivers solid, reliable, and efficient performance suitable for everyday tasks and light productivity work seamlessly.
The Surface Laptop 4's build quality is genuinely impressive with a solid aluminum body and premium feel overall.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's display is intuitive and natural to use, but lacks significant quality differences.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's key features include touchscreen display, facial recognition, and robust battery life.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#750
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Winner
#749
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#584
Winner
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#836
Display
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#788
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#455
Winner
Performance
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#713
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#712
Winner
Build
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#853
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#334
Winner
Features
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#627
Winner
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#793

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Panasonic Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Strengths

The Microsoft Surface Laptop for a thousand pounds, a thousand dollars, however, are two things that you get if you're coming from the mac ecosystem which I think are definitely worthy of mention. One of them is the touchscreen so this is a touchscreen laptop and it's the first one I've used properly really.
I love facial recognition it all kind of sits under the banner of Windows Hello which is the kind of security layer that sits around windows... When you open your laptop this laptop in particular and it recognizes your face it logs you in and it's the best thing ever
This is just a solid laptop it's just a very solid laptop that doesn't really have any frills you know, it's good value for money, perfectly powerful lots of battery life looks good admittedly I don't have anything to compare it with at the moment
If you want a genuine complete bare bones Windows experience without any bloatware and rubbish put on top of it I highly recommend the Surface Laptop for now
It has some strange things you know I don't know why they use this proprietary charging thing but it's it's a small gripe really

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40

The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 is an impressively rugged laptop that has left me in awe. Weighing just 7.7 pounds, this fully-rugged device boasts a handle, upgraded 14-inch screen with 1920x1080 resolution, and a built-in 5-megapixel webcam. Its keyboard features four customizable light levels and programmable buttons, while the F11 key is designed specifically for police software. With numerous upgrade options, including expansion ports and battery slots, this laptop promises to be a top choice for those seeking reliability in harsh environments.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

I've been using the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for a month now, and my initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive. The build quality is exceptional, with a sturdy and stylish design that's sure to turn heads. Powered by Windows, this laptop delivers plenty of battery life and more than enough processing power for everyday tasks. But what sets it apart from the rest? In this review, I'll dive into its strengths and weaknesses, including its touchscreen display, facial recognition feature, and value for money.

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