HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro X

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HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Pro X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 774 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
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 X
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Qualcomm Adreno 685
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Autofocus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
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 Pro X
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
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 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro X
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 Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 -
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
SAR Value - 1.498 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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