HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
HP
57 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
84 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users report that this laptop performs exceptionally well for gaming, with fast load times and powerful internal fans that prevent overheating. It is praised as a great value for the price, suitable for both gaming and work, though some note that the battery life is mediocre. A few users also mentioned an issue with Windows 11 not being activated upon arrival.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Good value for money
- Effective cooling system
- Decent screen size and design
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- Windows 11 not activated on delivery
- Short review on activation issue
Performance 4
Value for money 4
Build quality and design 2
Cooling 1
Battery life 2
Software activation issue 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 2
Battery life 2
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
Developer
Student
Business
Entertainment
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 12450H★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15" |
| Resolution | — | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.29 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV0.057score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20250.037score per dollar
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
