Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 vs HP OMEN 16
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
vs
HP OMEN 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, Black
HP
65 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | HP OMEN 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 62.5% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt support |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
HP OMEN 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
