HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 7. 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 Pro 7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

lightweight design

sharp pixelSense display

improved studio mics

fast processing speeds

limited port options

short battery life

higher price range

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 7
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 775 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 12.3"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2736 x 1824
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Autofocus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Type Keyboard, ForcePad -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, Intel Wireless Display, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP PageLift, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP Wireless Hotspot, Getting Started guide with Windows 8, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), Intel My WiFi, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Client Security Manager, Lync Optimized, HP CIK for Microsoft SCCM (free download) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 Noise reduction, fanless, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Intel My WiFi Technology, 2 x USB 3.0 charging port Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
SAR Value - 1.58 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
France: limited warranty - 2 years
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