HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p Silver
HP
41 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Microsoft
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p Silver
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users appreciate the sleek design, lightweight feel, and overall speed for everyday tasks. However, several reviews mention significant drawbacks such as battery life lasting only 2-3 hours, charging issues, keyboard registration problems, and overheating. A few users also noted cosmetic flaws like missing rubber feet or a persistent refurbished sticker. Despite these issues, most recommend it for office work, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Sleek aesthetic design
- Lightweight and portable
- High-quality metal build
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Excellent touchscreen
Cons
- Short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Charging issues reported
- Keyboard key registration problems
- Overheating tendencies
- Missing or faulty rubber feet
Battery life 2
Build quality 6
Performance 7
Charging issues 2
Keyboard issues 1
Value for money 4
Scores
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Specifications
| HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7-3520M | Intel Core i5 1035G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | TN | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| HDMI | No | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.22 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p Silver
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average screen (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3
Scores 52 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.