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HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx (Core Ultra 7 355) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus)

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HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 158,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

  • 12 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor.
  • Storage: UFS onboard storage.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 27 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 151,000In Stock
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HP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 153,000
HP Envy x360 15t-fe000, Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050 4GBKSh 175,000
HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 158,000
HP EliteBook 640 G11, Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 185,000
HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14-fp0023dx, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 139,000
HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fm0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 163,000
HP Victus 15-fa2093dx, Core i7-13620H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 175,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx if you want a larger 59 Wh battery, more memory (16 GB RAM) and an OLED display. Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch if you want a brighter display (400 nits), a lighter build (686 g) and a lower price (KSh 7,000 less).

Display

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx
14 inch screen
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
12 inch screen

Performance

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx
Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor

Storage

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
UFS onboard storage

Memory

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx
16 GB RAM in this version
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
8 GB RAM in this version

Battery life

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx
Up to 20 hours per charge
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
38 Wh nominal

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx

  • Larger battery: 59 Wh (vs 38 Wh).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 256 GB).
  • Larger 14-inch screen (vs 12-inch).
  • 2 × USB-A 10Gbps.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 300).
  • Lighter: 686 g (vs 1.4 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 151,000 (vs KSh 158,000).
  • 90 Hz display.

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PriorityHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dxMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 355 processor, Integrated Intel graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage256 GB storage
Display14-inch OLED display12-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 220 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per charge38 Wh nominal
ChargingHP Fast Charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes with the system shut down27 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
BrandHPMicrosoft
ModelOmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dxSurface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition), EP2-82140
Announced20262025
Form FactorConvertible 2-in-1 laptopDetachable 2-in-1 Windows PC
ColorMeteor silverPlatinum
Manufacturer Part NumberD3KN6UAEP2-82140

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Dimensions12.32 × 8.6 × 0.57 inches274 × 190 × 7.8 mm
Weight3.09 lb686g, without keyboard
Build MaterialsMeteor-silver aluminiumAnodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Display Size14 inches12 inches
Display TypeOLEDPixelSense LCD
Resolution2K2196 × 1464
Brightness300 nits400 nits maximum typical
TouchscreenYesYes
Display FeaturesOLED; 100% DCI-P3; 0.2 ms response; Gorilla Glass 3; low blue light3:2; 220 ppi; 10-point touch; sRGB/Enhanced profiles; adaptive colour and contrast
Refresh Rate—Up to 90 Hz; 60 Hz default

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 355Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores)
CPU8 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.7GHz and 12MB L3 cacheQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus; 8 cores
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5x-8533, onboardLPDDR5x
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSDUFS onboard storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
RAM16GB8GB
Storage1TB256GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Battery3-cell, 59Wh lithium-ion polymer38 Wh nominal; 37 Wh minimum
Battery LifeHP tests: up to 20 hours mixed use, 32.5 hours video or 16 hours wireless streaming—
ChargingHP Fast Charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes with the system shut downUSB-C; compatible 27W or higher power supply
Power Adapter65W USB-C GaN power adapterUSB-C Power Delivery: 27 W minimum; 45 W recommended for fast charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Wi-FiMediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, 2×2Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0 hardware; operates as Bluetooth 5.4 or lower until operating-system support is available5.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Webcam5MP infrared camera with HDR auto switch and temporal noise reduction1080p front Surface Studio camera; 10 MP rear camera; Windows Hello IR camera
SpeakersDual speakers with Poly Studio audio, DTS:X Ultra and HP Audio BoostStereo speakers, 2 W
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesDual Studio microphones with voice focus
Audio FeaturesPoly Studio; DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio BoostDolby Atmos; Bluetooth LE Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
KeyboardFull-size backlit darker-meteor-silver keyboardSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard compatible; sold separately
Keyboard BacklightYesSupported on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
TrackpadHP ImagepadPrecision touchpad on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
Stylus Support—Compatible with Surface Slim Pen; sold separately

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
USB-A2 × USB-A 10GbpsNo
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and HP Sleep and Charge2 × USB-C / USB 3.2
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI 2.1No built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo memory card reader—
3.5mm Audio JackHeadphone/microphone combination jackNo

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
SecurityMic mute key; Camera privacy shutter; Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) supportMicrosoft Pluton TPM 2.0; Windows Hello facial recognition
CoolingHP Smart Sense adjusts temperature and fan noise to the workload—
Special FeaturesAccelerometer, gyroscope and infrared thermal sensor165-degree kickstand; wireless Slim Pen storage/charging; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU 45 TOPS

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
LaptopHP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dxSurface Pro 12-inch EP2-82140
Charging CableRemovable USB-C charging cable, 2 mUSB-C charging cable
Power Adapter—Not included

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 8 CPU cores.
  • Same graphics memory: shared system memory.

In summary

Choose HP OmniBook X Flip 14 for more memory and an OLED screen; Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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In-stock alternatives

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