Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16. 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 Laptop Go 2 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 37 cm x 26.25 cm x 2.35 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate -
Colour Platinum Shadow black, chrome green (logo), paint finish
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 16.1" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 1.0
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 52.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 6.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Output 39 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (ghost white)
Features - Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) HP Support Assistant, Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - HP Fast Charge
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - a0520na
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