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HP EliteBook 830 G11 (Core Ultra 7 155U) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)

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HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 13.3 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 56 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD

  • 13 inch screen.
  • Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor.
  • Storage: Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
  • 53 Wh of stored energy.
  • Runs Windows 11 Home.
KSh 150,000In Stock
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HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kp0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 158,000
HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 158,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP EliteBook 830 G11 if you want a larger 13.3-inch screen, 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging ports and HDMI 2.1. Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch if you want an OLED display, a higher 2880 × 1920 screen resolution and Wi-Fi 7.

Display

HP EliteBook 830 G11
13.3 inch screen
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
13 inch screen

Performance

HP EliteBook 830 G11
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor

Storage

HP EliteBook 830 G11
PCIe NVMe SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Stored energy

HP EliteBook 830 G11
56 Wh of stored energy
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
53 Wh of stored energy

Connections

HP EliteBook 830 G11
Wi-Fi 6E support
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP EliteBook 830 G11

  • Larger 13.3-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging ports.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • HDMI output.
  • Backlit keyboard.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1920 (vs 1920 × 1200).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 895 g (vs about 1.23 kg).
  • 120 Hz display.

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PriorityHP EliteBook 830 G11Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsSnapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
Memory16 GB RAMUp to 32 GB RAM
Storage512 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Display13.3-inch LCD display13-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi
Battery lifeHP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh lithium-ion polymerUp to 10 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.23 kg895 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
BrandHPMicrosoft
ModelHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155USurface Pro 11th Edition 13-inch
Announced20242024
Form FactorClamshellDetachable 2-in-1
Color—Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
Dimensions300.1 × 215 × 8.9 mm minimum dimensions28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm
WeightStarting at 1.23 kg; configuration dependent895 g (without keyboard)
Build Materials—Anodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
Display Size13.3 inches13 inches
Display TypeIPS/UWVA LCDPixelSense Flow OLED
Resolution1920 × 12002880 × 1920
Brightness300, 400 or 1000 nits, depending on panel configuration600 nits SDR; 900 nits peak HDR
TouchscreenTouch and non-touch configurations available10-point multi-touch
Display Features16:10; anti-glare; optional HP Sure View privacy panel267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh Rate—Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155USnapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus
CPU12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz12-core or 10-core CPU (configuration dependent)
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsQualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeSoldered LPDDR5/LPDDR5x; installed speed depends on configurationLPDDR5x
Storage TypePCIe NVMe SSDRemovable PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
RAM16GB16GB / 32GB
Storage512GB512GB / 1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
BatteryHP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh lithium-ion polymer53Wh nominal
ChargingHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with suitable adapter and system off/standbySurface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported
Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapter39W Surface power supply in selected configurations
Battery Life—Up to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home/Pro or FreeDOS, depending on regional SKUWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
Webcam5 MP camera with optional IR; privacy shutterQuad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera
Speakers2 × 1 W stereo speakers2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesDual digital microphone arrayDual Studio Mics with Voice Focus
Audio FeaturesPoly Studio; discrete amplifiersDolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
KeyboardHP Premium spill-resistant DuraKeys keyboard; backlight optionalOptional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex Keyboard
Keyboard BacklightOptional; configuration dependentAvailable with optional keyboard
TrackpadMicrosoft Precision Clickpad with multitouch gesturesOptional Surface precision haptic touchpad
Stylus SupportNoSurface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol
Fingerprint Reader—No; Windows Hello facial authentication

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging portsNo
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.42 × USB-C / USB4 ports
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock
HDMIHDMI 2.1No built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 over Thunderbolt USB-CDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo SD or microSD card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone comboNo
Other PortsSecurity lock slot; SmartCard and Nano-SIM options depend on configurationSurface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
SecurityTPM 2.0; HP Wolf Security; HP Sure Start; HP Tamper LockMicrosoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication
Special FeaturesIntel AI Boost; Copilot key; HP Sure security platform; Miracast; optional WWAN/NFCQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately
Cooling—Integrated thermal module

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD
LaptopHP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Charging CableAC power cord, 1 m, 3-wire—

Similarities

  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use LPDDR5x (RAM type).
  • Both use USB4 (USB-C).
  • Neither has a memory card slot.
  • Both support DisplayPort.

In summary

Choose Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch for an OLED screen and a lighter build; HP EliteBook 830 G11 offers HDMI 2.1 and a larger screen.

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