HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 879 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 13"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Digitizer
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
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 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour 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, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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