Microsoft Surface Laptop 4vsHP ProBook 640 G8

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Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Surface Laptop 4

Quick Stats

The Surface Laptop 4 delivers solid, reliable, and efficient performance suitable for everyday tasks and light productivity work seamlessly.
The Surface Laptop 4's build quality is genuinely impressive with a solid aluminum body and premium feel overall.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's display is intuitive and natural to use, but lacks significant quality differences.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's key features include touchscreen display, facial recognition, and robust battery life.
HP
HP ProBook 640 G8
ProBook 640 G8

Quick Stats

The HP ProBook 640 G8's performance is capable, but not impressive, especially for gaming scenarios and GPU-intensive tasks.
The HP ProBook 640 G8 boasts a sturdy and durable build with excellent quality materials throughout.
The display is underwhelming, with dull brightness that feels inadequate for everyday use and gaming.
The HP ProBook 640 G8 boasts a powerful Intel Core i5 processor with upgrade options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#749
HP ProBook 640 G8
Winner
#744
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#836
HP ProBook 640 G8
#825
Winner
Display
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#455
Winner
HP ProBook 640 G8
#851
Performance
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#712
HP ProBook 640 G8
#412
Winner
Build
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#334
HP ProBook 640 G8
#258
Winner
Features
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#793
HP ProBook 640 G8
#750
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
HP HP ProBook 640 G8
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce MX450

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Strengths

The Microsoft Surface Laptop for a thousand pounds, a thousand dollars, however, are two things that you get if you're coming from the mac ecosystem which I think are definitely worthy of mention. One of them is the touchscreen so this is a touchscreen laptop and it's the first one I've used properly really.
I love facial recognition it all kind of sits under the banner of Windows Hello which is the kind of security layer that sits around windows... When you open your laptop this laptop in particular and it recognizes your face it logs you in and it's the best thing ever
This is just a solid laptop it's just a very solid laptop that doesn't really have any frills you know, it's good value for money, perfectly powerful lots of battery life looks good admittedly I don't have anything to compare it with at the moment
If you want a genuine complete bare bones Windows experience without any bloatware and rubbish put on top of it I highly recommend the Surface Laptop for now
It has some strange things you know I don't know why they use this proprietary charging thing but it's it's a small gripe really

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

HP ProBook 640 G8

Strengths

The laptop comes with a good quality build, little to no flex, and silver plastic that doesn't leave fingerprints.
The Intel Core i5 11th Gen processor provides a fast performance, making it much faster than last year's EliteBook 840 G7.
The keyboard is a delight to type on and does not bend when pressing the keys.
The laptop has a wide trackpad that feels nice to use, although right clicking can be a bit tricky.

Weaknesses

The default screen comes with only 250 nits of brightness, which may feel dull compared to screens with better brightness.
The Intel Iris XE GPU is not ideal for gaming and results in low frame rates in games like Fortnite.
The laptop's trackpad sits too far to the left, making it uncomfortable to use for some users.
There's no SD card reader available on this model.
Read Full Reviews

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

I've been using the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for a month now, and my initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive. The build quality is exceptional, with a sturdy and stylish design that's sure to turn heads. Powered by Windows, this laptop delivers plenty of battery life and more than enough processing power for everyday tasks. But what sets it apart from the rest? In this review, I'll dive into its strengths and weaknesses, including its touchscreen display, facial recognition feature, and value for money.

HP ProBook 640 G8

The HP ProBook 640 G8 is a 14-inch business laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance at an affordable price. With the Intel Core i5 11th Gen processor and 16GB of RAM, this device is designed for professionals who need a reliable laptop for daily tasks. But how does it perform in real-world scenarios? We'll dive into its strengths and weaknesses to help you decide if it's the right fit for your needs.

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