Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Pro x2 (612 G2)

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2)

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and HP Pro x2 (612 G2). 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.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 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 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm
Weight 891 g 850 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12"
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 Pro x2 (612 G2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 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 Pro x2 (612 G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
WWAN
Generation 4G WWAN upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Pro x2 (612 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 Pro x2 (612 G2)
Dockable 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, smart card reader
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, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards - Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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