HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 2

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HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Go 2. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 544 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 220
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM -
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Type Keyboard, ForcePad -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, Intel Wireless Display, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP PageLift, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP Wireless Hotspot, Getting Started guide with Windows 8, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), Intel My WiFi, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Client Security Manager, Lync Optimized, HP CIK for Microsoft SCCM (free download) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Go 2
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Noise reduction, fanless, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Intel My WiFi Technology, 2 x USB 3.0 charging port Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
SAR Value - 0.702 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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