In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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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 for Business |
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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 |
Image Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² |
Windows Ink Capability | - | Yes |
Features | - | Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
PROCESSOR | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-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 for Business |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 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 for Business |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | - | 128 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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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) | - |
Camera | - | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | - | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
Camera Features | - | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | - | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Wireless | - | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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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 for Business |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 47.7 Wh |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 15.5 hours |
INPUT | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Type | - | Digitizer |
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Features | - | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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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 Headphone output Dock |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | - |
SOFTWARE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | No operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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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 |