HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 865 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

robust security features

lightweight aluminum chassis

bright display options

fast charging support

premium price tag

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
MEMORY HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz -
Rated Speed 5600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller MediaTek RZ616 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 39 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP Cloud Recovery (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 865 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled Fast charging
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, KCC, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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