HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

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HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Elite x2 (G8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive detachable design

vivid, bright display

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen

good security features

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

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 (G8) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) 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 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet
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Weight 820 g 521 g
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - Full HD (front) Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3292 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 24 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Detachable keyboard, ClickPad -
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G8) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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