HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. 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.

HP EliteBook 820 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

robust build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no USB-C port

higher price point

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful base performance

robust build quality

advanced security features

premium price tag

limited port variety

heavier than competitors

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - Yes - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 14.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 650 cd/m²
Features - Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel Evo
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p (front)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, two microphones
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 58 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 102 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
USB-A
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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