HP Envy x360 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Go 4
The Verdict
HP Envy x360 14 positions itself as a premium 2-in-1 laptop with significant advantages in performance and display quality. Its Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor with 16GB RAM and 14-core architecture delivers substantially faster productivity compared to Surface Go 4's entry-level Intel N200 with just 8GB RAM. Display capabilities are notably different: the Envy features a vibrant 2880 x 1800 OLED panel at 120Hz versus Go 4's 1920 x 1280 IPS display at 60Hz. Storage stands at 512GB on HP versus 128GB on Microsoft, requiring immediate expansion considerations for Go 4 users. Battery life edges toward Go 4 at 12.5 hours versus 11 hours. Surface Go 4 excels in portability at 0.55kg and includes SD card expansion plus Windows 11 Pro. For serious work requiring responsive performance and media creation, HP Envy x360 14 delivers substantially better value despite the $270 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Envy x360 14 (2024) if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen delivers stunning visuals at $849
- →2-in-1 convertible form factor with 360-degree hinge
- →Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI acceleration
Buy the Microsoft Surface Go 4 if…
- →Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- →Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- →Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Envy x360 14 (2024)
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen delivers stunning visuals at $849
- 2-in-1 convertible form factor with 360-degree hinge
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI acceleration
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI included
- Lightweight at 1.39 kg for a convertible
Cons
- OLED panel reduces battery life versus IPS alternatives
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are limited
- Fan noise can be noticeable under sustained loads
- Stylus not included — sold separately
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
Microsoft Surface Go 4
Pros
- Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
- PixelSense touchscreen with excellent touch and pen accuracy
- microSD slot for expandable storage
Cons
- Intel N200 is slow for anything beyond basic web browsing
- 128 GB storage fills up quickly with Windows updates
- Type Cover keyboard sold separately at $99-$129
- Only one USB-C port — no USB-A, no HDMI
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 313.6 x 219.5 x 16.9 mm | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 12.5 hours |
| Capacity | 59 Wh | 28 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 10.5 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | PixelSense IPS touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 128 GB UFS |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 14-core (4P + 8E + 2 LP-E) | 4 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel N200 |
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