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HP 17 Laptop vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Two of the most-reviewed laptops on Amazon.com, compared on our score, owner ratings and the specs that actually differ. Prices are not printed because they change daily; the buttons open the live listings.

Our verdict: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 scores higher in our testing (9.0 vs 8.8 out of 10).

Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.

Specs side by side

SpecHP 17 LaptopMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3
Our score8.8 / 109.0 / 10
Amazon rating4.4 (541)4.5 (443)
BrandHPMicrosoft
Hard-Drive Size512 GB256 GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 10 Home
Graphics CoprocessorIntel GraphicsIntel Iris Plus
Graphics Ram TypeSharedDDR4 SDRAM
Video OutputHDMIUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
Graphics DescriptionIntegratedIntegrated
Hard Disk DescriptionSSDSSD
Video ProcessorIntelIntel
Hard Disk InterfaceSolid StateSolid State
Optical Storage DeviceNo Optical DriveNo Optical Drive

Highlighted rows are where the two differ.

Choose the HP 17 Laptop if…

  • hard-drive size of "512 GB" fits your setup
  • operating system of "Windows 11 Home" fits your setup
  • graphics coprocessor of "Intel Graphics" fits your setup

Choose the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 if…

  • you want the higher overall score in our testing
  • owner satisfaction matters most (4.5 stars)
  • hard-drive size of "256 GB" fits your setup
  • operating system of "Windows 10 Home" fits your setup
  • graphics coprocessor of "Intel Iris Plus" fits your setup

HP 17 Laptop

What we like
  • ELEVATE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY - The HP 17.3-inch Laptop PC combines an ergonomic lift-hinge design for improved airflow and typing comfort with a high-resolution, narrow-bezel display for immersive visuals. Powered by an energy-efficient Intel processor, it delivers robust performance while maintaining eco-conscious operation—all in a sleek, professional package designed for all-day comfort and productivity
  • POWERFUL PERFORMANCE - Powered by an Intel Core 7 150U processor with 10-cores for superior efficiency and speed, 16GB DDR4 RAM for seamless multitasking, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for fast storage and reduced load times, ensuring smooth and responsive performance for all your tasks
  • CRISP DISPLAY & PRIVACY - Features a HD webcam with privacy shutter for clear video calls, and it boasts a 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS BrightView display with integrated Intel graphics, delivering vibrant visuals. Additionally, it supports up to 2 external monitors via HDMI and Type-C ports at 4K (3840x2160) @60Hz (without docking station)
  • VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Equipped with USB Type-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2 x USB Type-A 5Gbps ports, HDMI 1.4b, and an Audio combo jack for versatile connectivity. Includes Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast, reliable wireless performance

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

What we like
  • Clean, Elegant Design: Thin and light, starting at just 2.79 pounds, Surface Laptop 3 is easy to carry
  • Choose from rich tone-on-tone color combinations: new Sandstone, plus Matte Black, Cobalt Blue, and Platinum
  • Improved speed and performance to do what you want, with the latest processors: Surface Laptop 3 is up to 2 times faster than Surface Laptop 2
  • More ways to connect, with USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging

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