HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Pike silver Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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