HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

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HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Microsoft Surface Go 4 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.

Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touch screen

affordable business option

solid build quality

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

moderate processor speed

fewer connectivity ports

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 521 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 10.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Features HD anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec IDT 92HD87 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 -
Controller HP un2420 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 24 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, EverNote, HP Hotkey Support, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, WinZip Basic, HP Spare Key, Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, HP Premier Image, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, HP Disk Sanitizer Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope
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 Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR -
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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