HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Microsoft Surface Pro 9

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. 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 Pro 9 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

sharp, vibrant display

improved processor performance

lightweight and portable

better integrated graphics

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 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 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 Pro 9
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Type Keyboard, ClickPad -
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
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 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Microsoft Surface Pro 9
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, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
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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