Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook. 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 Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful AMD processor

bright display quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, 8-bit Colour Depth, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - MediaTek RZ616 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 1.5
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11mc
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, volume control, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65W USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7, Secured-core PC enabled, HP Sure Run Gen 5, HP Sure Recover Gen 5
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI, TCO Certified Edge
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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