HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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.

HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright display quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited graphics capabilities

higher price point

noisy under load

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

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Difference between HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.01 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.92 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.295 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 8-bit Colour Depth Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 0 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
INPUT HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, spill-resistant Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system 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 835 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock, thermal sensor Ambient light 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Product Recycled Content Ocean-bound plastics -
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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