Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

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HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and HP Elite x2 (1012 G2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm
Weight 891 g 803 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12.3"
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 -
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) -
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Volume control, built-in kickstand HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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