HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7+

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Microsoft Surface Pro 7+. 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 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

sharp pixelSense display

improved battery life

robust build quality

lightweight design

limited port selection

comparatively expensive

moderate base storage

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 796 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.3"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2736 x 1824
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features HD anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 Pro 7+
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X 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 Pro 7+
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Autofocus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD87 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
WWAN
Generation 3G 4G
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 LTE Advanced
Controller HP un2420 Qualcomm Snapdragon X20
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
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 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Microsoft Surface Pro 7+
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 Pro 7+
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
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 Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode, 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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