HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. 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 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260AN - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, HP Client Security, HP Mobile Connect, Device Access Manager with Just In Time Authentication, HP PageLift, HP Secure Erase, Drive Encryption, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP BIOSphere, HP Wireless Hotspot, HP Credential Manager Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology, 1 USB 3.0 charging port -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
SAR Value - 0.308 W/kg (body)
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 - 1 year
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