HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

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HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touch screen

affordable business option

solid build quality

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

moderate processor speed

fewer connectivity ports

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 1.33 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm / 820 g - tablet
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Weight 820 g 521 g
Case Material - Magnesium alloy
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 24 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, ClickPad -
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP Velocity, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP JumpStart, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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