Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 2 and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 544 g 1.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Leather
Colour Silver Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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 -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type - Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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