HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
62.5Performance35.5
40Display27.3
—Battery69.5
—Portability82.8
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | — | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+291% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello IR facial recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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