HP Laptop 15s vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and Microsoft Surface. 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 Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Microsoft Surface Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and Microsoft Surface
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Platinum
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 15 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Output 45 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features HP Fast Charge Fast charging
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number eq1540sa -
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