In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Tablet - no keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | - | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm | - |
Weight | 850 g | 879 g |
Case Material | - | Aluminum |
Colour | - | Platinum |
DISPLAY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12" | 13" |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | - | 2880 x 1920 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 267 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 3:2 |
Features | - | Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
PROCESSOR | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 10-core |
Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | - |
MEMORY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
STORAGE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | - | 512 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 615 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | - | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | - | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
Camera Features | - | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones |
Compliant Standards | - | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Wireless | - | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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WWAN |
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Generation | WWAN upgradable | - |
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BATTERY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 47.7 Wh |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 15.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Slots | 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging) USB 3.0 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Surface Type Cover port |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | - |
SOFTWARE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Operating System (OS) | No operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | - | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | - | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader | 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 | HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security | Volume control, built-in kickstand |
Compliant Standards | Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |