2022 HP Spectre x360 16 vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 and Surface Pro 8 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2022 HP Spectre x360 16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 is better than Surface Pro 8.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-12700H inside 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 has a 142% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Intel® Arc™ A370M 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

23% larger display

The 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 has a 16-inch screen size 23% larger than the 13-inch Surface Pro 8.

Display size
2022 HP Spectre x360 16
16-inch
Surface Pro 8
13-inch
Has one more port and slot

The 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 has more ports and slots count than the Surface Pro 8. It has seven versus six amount of ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

Ports2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesNo
power portYesNo
SSD slotNoYes
Surface ConnectNoYes
Surface Type CoverNoYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes x2
USB-AYesNo
Total76
More versatile connectivity

The 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Pro 8. It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

Ports2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
headphone jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
HDMIYesNo
microSD card slotYesNo
power portYesNo
USB-AYesNo

Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.

Supports faster memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a faster memory speed than the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.

Memory type and speed
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 56% lighter

Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 56% lighter than the 4.45 pounds 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.

Weight2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Pound
4.45 lbs.
1.96 lbs.
Kilogram
2.02 kg
0.89 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 and Surface Pro 8.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2022 HP Spectre x360 16
32 GB
Surface Pro 8
32 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2022 HP Spectre x360 16 Price
2022 HP Spectre x360 16" 3K+ (3072 x 1920) 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel 14-Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCle SSD, Stylus), Convertible Laptop, Fingerprint, Backlit, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home
2022 HP Spectre x360 16" 3K+ (3072 x 1920) 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel 14-Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCle SSD, Stylus), Convertible Laptop, Fingerprint, Backlit, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home
By HP
$1,249.99
$1,399.00 11% OFF
HP Spectre X360 16.0" Touch 3K+ IPS 2-in-1 Laptop 13th Gen (Intel i7-13700H 14-Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel Iris Xe, Backlit KYB, B&O Speakers, FP, WiFi 6E, BT 5.3, Win11Home) w/Hub
HP Spectre X360 16.0" Touch 3K+ IPS 2-in-1 Laptop 13th Gen (Intel i7-13700H 14-Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel Iris Xe, Backlit KYB, B&O Speakers, FP, WiFi 6E, BT 5.3, Win11Home) w/Hub
By HP
$1,199.00
HP Spectre 16T x360 Intel Core Ultra 7 13th Gen, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Pro, Intel Arc 4GB, 16" 2.8K OLED Touchscreen, Tilt Pen, 64GB TW Flashdrive
HP Spectre 16T x360 Intel Core Ultra 7 13th Gen, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Pro, Intel Arc 4GB, 16" 2.8K OLED Touchscreen, Tilt Pen, 64GB TW Flashdrive
By HP
$1,799.00
$1,899.00 5% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
By Microsoft
$789.99
$1,099.99 28% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.90
$1,099.99 33% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$649.00
$697.00 7% OFF

Availability

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Released20222021
Release Date
  • Announced on May 19, 2022.
  • Available on May 19, 2022.
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
PricingStarting at $1,649.99
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
Applicable Models
  • HP Spectre x360 16-inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC
  • HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop - 16t-f100
  • HP Spectre x360 16 inch Laptop
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Generations-

Exterior

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Dimensions14.09 x 9.66 x 0.78” (357.89 x 245.36 x 19.81 mm)11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
Weight4.45 lbs. (2.02 kg)1.96 lb (889 g)
Colors
Nightfall Black
Matte Black Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size island-style backlit nightfall black keyboard
  • Trackpad
    • Precision Touchpad Support
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen
Chasis InformationAluminum Casing Material-

Display

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Size16 Inches13 Inches
Info
  • 16” 3K+
    3:2, 3072 x 1920, IPS, 400 nits, supports touch and stylus, low blue light.
  • 16” 3K+
    3:2, 3072 x 1920, IPS, 400 nits, supports touch and stylus, anti-reflection, low blue light.
  • 16” UHD+ OLED
    3:2, 3840 x 2400, OLED, 400 nits, supports touch and stylus, UWVA, anti-reflection, low blue light.
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 Ports
Image Source: HP
Left (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x power port
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot

Internal Specs

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Slots: Onboard memory
    • Type: DDR4-3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      DDR4 memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
Discrete GraphicsIntel® Arc™ A370M Graphics with 4GB of GDDR6 memory-
Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 512GB 1TB 2TB
      PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.

Connectivity

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX411 (2x2)
Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.2Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology

Battery

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
Size83Wh
6-cell Li-ion polymer.
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
Battery Life
EPEAT® Gold registered
Up to 16 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply135W Smart AC power adapter
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)

Software

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 11 Home
Built-in AppsMcAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial

Camera & Audio

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
CameraHP True Vision 5MP IR camera with camera shutter
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
Audio
  • Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • 4 speakers
  • HP Audio Boost
  • Integrated dual array digital microphone
    Dedicated microphone mute button with an LED indicator light.
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®

Misc

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
InkingSupports HP Rechargeable Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 2.0 Tilt Pen
Included in the box.
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • IR Camera
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
Security
  • All-in-One keyboard
  • Camera Shutter
  • Biometric fingerprint authentication
  • Windows Hello facial authentication
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box
  • HP Spectre x360 16 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC
  • Battery & AC Adapter
  • HP Protective Sleeve
  • HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty.1-year limited hardware warranty

Key Features

2022 HP Spectre x360 16Surface Pro 8
At Glance
Released in Mid
2022
3:2 4K OLED
16”
2400p 60Hz
Weight
4.45 lb
2.02 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-12700H
14C/20T, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,658
Single Core
Geekbench 5
11,774
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 Ports
Intel®
Arc™ A370M
4GB GDDR6
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports

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