HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4 Comparison

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HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4, two laptops from HP and Microsoft. HP ProBook 445 G11 was introduced to market in March 2024 and Microsoft Surface Go 4 was launched in October 2023. There is only 5 months difference between ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ProBook 445 G11 and Microsoft Surface Go 4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ProBook 445 G11 Key Specs

Launched in March 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
GPU: Radeon 660M
8GB Ram
318.6 x 224.4 x 17 mm (12.54 x 8.83 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Go 4 Key Specs

Launched in October 2023
10.5" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor N200
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
8GB Ram
245 x 175 x 8.3 mm (9.65 x 6.89 x 0.33 inches)
Weight: 0.52 kg (1.15 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ProBook 445 G11 over Microsoft Surface Go 4

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.5% vs ~76.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	8.6 mm vs 11.5 mm	2.9 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 10.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.46 TFLOPS vs 0.74 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Faster data transfers
NVMe Type SSD	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.1	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Go 4 over HP ProBook 445 G11

Weight	0.52 kg vs 1.39 kg	0.87 kg lighter
Screen PPI	220 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1280 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Microsoft Surface Go 4 and HP ProBook 445 G11

Launch Dates	March 2024 vs October 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Microsoft Surface Go 4 and HP ProBook 445 G11

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ProBook 445 G11 and the Microsoft Surface Go 4.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)	0.52 kg (1.15 lbs)
Surface Area	715 cm2 (110.7 inches2)	429 cm2 (66.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.5%	~76.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.6 mm	~11.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.05 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.11 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Gray

Comparison of the HP ProBook 445 G11 and the Microsoft Surface Go 4 External Dimensions

Weight

ProBook 445 G11 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs), whereas the Surface Go 4 weighs 0.52 kg (1.15 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G11 1.39 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Microsoft Surface Go 4 0.52 kg

Avg: up to 12" 1.04 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G11 17.00 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Microsoft Surface Go 4 8.30 mm

Avg: up to 12" 16.43 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP ProBook 445 G11 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Microsoft Surface Go 4 is 0.05 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7535U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U	Intel Processor N200
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz	0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.55 GHz
Number of Cores	6	4 (0P + 4E)
Number of Threads	12	4
L3 Cache	16 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 660M	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1481	816
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7618	2142
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1508	697
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9782	2327

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP ProBook 445 G11 and Microsoft Surface Go 4.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7535U

Laptops with: Intel Processor N200

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 660M	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1900 MHz	1400 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	40 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,459 GFLOPS	0.74 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	4.8 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	384	256
TMUs	24	16
ROPs	16	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP ProBook 445 G11 has a FLOPS value of 1.46 TFLOPS whereas the Microsoft Surface Go 4 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.74 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ProBook 445 G11 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

Both laptops, the ProBook 445 G11 and the Surface Go 4, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP ProBook 445 G11	Microsoft Surface Go 4
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	56 Wh	29 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	24 W
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the ProBook 445 G11 boasts a larger battery capacity of 56 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Surface Go 4's29 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G11 56 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Microsoft Surface Go 4 29 Wh

Avg: up to 12" 38 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the ProBook 445 G11 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Surface Go 4's max. storage capacity of 256 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	No

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ProBook 445 G11 and Microsoft Surface Go 4 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ProBook 445 G11 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Surface Go 4 has a smaller 10.5" display.The total usable screen area of the ProBook 445 G11 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Surface Go 4's total usable screen area is 328cm² / 51inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Go 4 features a higher pixel density with 220 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G11 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Microsoft Surface Go 4 220 PPI

Avg: up to 12" 139 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Surface Go 4 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G11 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Microsoft Surface Go 4 350 nits

Avg: up to 12" 232 nits

HP ProBook 445 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Go 4 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ProBook 445 G11 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Surface Go 4 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
ProBook 445 G11 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Surface Go 4 does not have USB-A ports.
Both ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4 have USB Type-C ports. ProBook 445 G11 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Surface Go 4 has 1x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither ProBook 445 G11 nor Surface Go 4 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
ProBook 445 G11 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Go 4 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Surface Go 4 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ProBook 445 G11 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ProBook 445 G11 and Surface Go 4 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes