Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Pro 6 and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 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 770 g 1.4 kg
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
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, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating 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 Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 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 Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1866 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD 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 Autofocus, Windows Hello IR camera, 100° view, HP Camera Privacy Key
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 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 4.1 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 Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 44 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Type Keyboard 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 Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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 Pro 6 HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter, HP Pen
Bundled with Surface Pro Signature Type Cover (platinum) HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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 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 0.867 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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