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Microsoft Surface Book i5 13.5 inch SSD Convertible Silver
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HP ENVY x360 13 Ryzen 13 inch IPS SSD Convertible Black
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| Watching Movies |
High quality video on your ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. | ||
| Basic Video Editing |
With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 8 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. | ||
| Bookkeeping |
The 13.5 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your HP 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
| Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 8 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. | ||
| Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Surface Book will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa will do just fine. | |
| Browsing |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your HP will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
| Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-6300U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
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Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
| Use in Public Places |
The 7.7 hours battery life in the Surface Book is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 7.5 hours battery life in the ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
| Short Journeys |
The 7.7 hours battery life in the Surface Book has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 7.5 hours battery life in the ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
| Use Around the Office |
The 7.7 hours battery life in the Surface Book can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 7.5 hours battery life in the ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
| Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 3.4 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.9 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
| Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 3.4 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.9 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
| Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
| Presentations |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. | ||
| Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | ||
| Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
| Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
| Serious Multitasking | |||
| Windows | |||
| Use as Tablet | |||
| Touchscreen | |||
| 13 to 14 Inches | |||
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Technical Specifications
| Ambient Light Sensor | 1 | - | |
| Battery Life | 7.66 hours | 7.5 hours | |
| Camera | 1 | 1 | |
| Camera Resolution (Numeric) | 5 MP | - | |
| Colour | Silver | Black | |
| Convertible | Yes | Yes | |
| Dimesnsions - Depth | 23.21 inches | 21.46 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height | - | 1.49 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (front) | 1.3 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | 2.28 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Width | 31.23 inches | 30.67 inches | |
| Display HD Type | 3K | FHD | |
| Display Resolution | 3000 x 2000 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Display Size | 13.5 inches | 13.3 inches | |
| Display Technology Name | TN | IPS | |
| Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
| Docking Port | 1 | - | |
| Energy Star Certified | - | Yes | |
| EPEAT Compliance | - | Silver | |
| Fingerprint Reader | - | Yes | |
| Form Factor | Convertible | Convertible | |
| Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | - | ||
| Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 520 | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | |
| Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
| HDMI Port | - | 1 | |
| HDMI Version | - | 2.0 | |
| Housing Material | Magnesium | - | |
| Keyboard Back-lit | - | Yes | |
| Keyboard Language | US English | - | |
| Manufacturer | - | HP | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | - | 4RD69EA | |
| Memory Card Reader | 1 | 1 | |
| Microphone | 1 | 1 | |
| Mini DisplayPort | 1 | - | |
| Model Name | - | ENVY x360 13-ag0502sa | |
| Network Bluetooth Type | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
| Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
| Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home | |
| Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Processor Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores | |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 5 | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-6300U | AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz | 2 GHz | |
| Processor Threads | 4 | 8 | |
| RAM Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| RAM Speed | - | 2400 MHz | |
| RAM Type | - | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Sound System | Dolby Audio | Bang & Olufsen | |
| SSD Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
| Storage Total Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Stylus Compatible | 1 | - | |
| Stylus Included | 1 | - | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | - | 1 | |
| USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 2 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | - | 2 | |
| Weight | 3.35 lbs | 2.87 lbs |
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