HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business

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HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business. 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.

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant pixelSense display

superior build quality

excellent graphics performance

tiltable touchscreen

good port selection

high price point

limited hardware upgrades

no Thunderbolt support

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14.4"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 650 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 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 Studio 2 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Windows Hello 2.0
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 120 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 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 Studio 2 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited hardware warranty - 1 year
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