Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook. 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 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

sharp, vibrant display

versatile form factor

decent battery life

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

fewer connectivity options

basic graphics performance

HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative folio design

sharp, bright display

strong build quality

excellent battery life

responsive touch screen

high price point

limited port selection

moderate storage options

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 2 and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 29.64 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 6.9 cm x 44.9 cm x 30.5 cm
Weight 544 g 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Narrow-bezel design, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, Corning Gorilla glass 7, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello IR camera, 100° view, HP Camera Privacy Key
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
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 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560 R+ - M.2 3042
Max Transfer Rate - 978 Mbps
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Pen slot, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter, HP Pen
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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