Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

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 Pro 8 for Business and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 891 g 1.49 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Leather
Colour Platinum Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 13" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 615
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type - Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type 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
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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