Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. HP Laptop 15s

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

Our Rating: 86 %

HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and HP Laptop 15s. 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 Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and HP Laptop 15s
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. HP Laptop 15s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum | Matte black Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 9.25 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 9.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Alcantara material palm rest Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - 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 CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 HP Laptop 15s
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features - HP Fast Charge
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - eq1540sa
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