HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for HP 15 2024 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.8/10 vs 4/10).
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: which one should you buy?
Choose the HP 15 2024 if you care most about cpu threads (18 vs 8), gpu compute (3.9 TFLOPS vs 1.7 TFLOPS) and display size (15.6 in vs 12 in).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 if you care most about overall score (5.8/10 vs 4/10), performance score (5.7/10 vs 5.4/10) and portability score (10/10 vs 7.3/10).
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HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Overall Score
| Spec |
 HP 15 2024
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 Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4/10 | 5.8/10 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Build & Design
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 7.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Available colors | White, Black, Silver, Gold | Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Keyboard | Island | No |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Cooling system | Active | Passive |
| Dimensions | 359.9 x 235.9 x 18.5 mm | 274 x 190 x 7.8 mm |
| Footprint | 849 cm2 (131.6 inches2) | 521 cm2 (80.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | — |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Benchmarks
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5.4/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 662 | 638 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 100 | 99 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 10658 | 10380 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2185 | 2200 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: CPU
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 18 | 8 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 14 (4P + 10E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U | X1P-42-100 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: GPU
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.9 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Arc Graphics (7-Cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2200 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 28 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Intel|Arc iGPU (7-Cores) | Adreno X1-45 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Memory
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | No |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 5600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|12GB|16GB|32GB | 16GB |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Storage
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Display
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 1.5/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Display size | 15.6 in | 12 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 100 ppi | 220 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | TN LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2196 x 1464 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1200:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 98.1% |
| Response time | — | 25 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79% | ~82.4% |
| Side bezels | 7.3 mm | 10.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 360° |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Battery
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 38 Wh |
| Charging speed | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | Proprietary | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | — | 2:05 hr |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 1x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 4.0 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Audio
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~82.1 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: OS & Software
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
HP 15 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Extras & Features
| Spec |
HP 15 2024
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
HP 15 2024
- Cinebench (multi-core): 662 (vs 638)
- Cinebench (single-core): 100 (vs 99)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 10658 (vs 10380)
- CPU threads: 18 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 3.9 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- RAM upgradable
- NVMe storage
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 12 in)
- Battery capacity: 41 Wh (vs 38 Wh)
- Numeric keypad
- HDMI port
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
- Overall score: 5.8/10 (vs 4/10)
- Performance score: 5.7/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 7.3/10)
- Battery score: 7.3/10 (vs 6/10)
- Display score: 5.7/10 (vs 1.5/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2200 (vs 2185)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 400 nits (vs 250 nits)
- Pixel density: 220 ppi (vs 100 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 0.68 kg (vs 1.59 kg)
- Thickness: 7.8 mm (vs 18.5 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- Dolby Atmos
- 2-in-1 convertible
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HP 15 2024 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for HP 15 2024 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.8/10 vs 4/10).
Which is cheaper, the HP 15 2024 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The HP 15 2024 costs around $599, $100 less than the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 at around $699.
What are the main differences between the HP 15 2024 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.8/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 4/10); performance score (5.7/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 5.4/10); portability score (10/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 7.3/10).