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.
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
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Notebook - slider |
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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 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12" | 14.4" |
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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 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz |
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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 |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB |
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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 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | - | 1 TB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 615 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
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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 |
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Wireless | - | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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WWAN |
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Generation | WWAN upgradable | - |
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BATTERY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 18 hours |
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AC ADAPTER | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Output | - | 120 Watt |
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INPUT | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Type | - | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | - | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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 USB 3.1 |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | No operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
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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 |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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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 |