HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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 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 Pro x2 (612 G2) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.98 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12" 14.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness - 650 cd/m²
Features - Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello 2.0
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Output - 120 Watt
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
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
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited hardware warranty - 1 year
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