HP Pavilion 16″ (B73U6UA) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (PUW-00001)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance HP Pavilion 16″ has a better performing processor. Pro 7 has more memory.
- Pro 7 has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 Home that is in Pavilion.
- Pavilion features a bigger display. For carrying Pro 7 is lighter.
- Pavilion has a bigger SSD.
HP Pavilion 16″ (B73U6UA)
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (PUW-00001)
Compare specifications
| HP Pavilion 16″ (B73U6UA) | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (PUW-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Intel Iris Xe | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 12.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg) | 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.74 x 9.09 x 1.91 inches | |
| (32.36 x 23.09 x 4.85 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 250gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 16, 2026 | November 11, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $789.00 | $712.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $789.00 | $712.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare HP Pavilion 16″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ vs other Intel i5 laptops:
HP Pavilion 16″ (B73U6UA) summary
HP Pavilion is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop is quite lightweight at only 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg). Your 2000gb SSD storage is an exceptional amount. Just WUXGA resolution is underwhelming for the 16″ IPS screen.
HP Pavilion 16" WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS Laptop 10-Core 13th Generation Intel i5-1334U 8GB LPDDR5 2TB SSD Intel Iris Xe GPU Shared Wi-Fi 6E Backlit KB 1080p FHD + IR Camera Win10 Home w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful 13th Generation Intel i5-1334U 10-Core (Base Clock 2.3GHz, Up to 4.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB Intel Smart cache, 10 cores, 2 Performance-Cores, 8 Efficient-Cores, 12 threads)
Upgraded to 8GB DDR5 SDRAM 4800 MHz | 2TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 10 Home
Brilliant 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, 62.5% sRGB, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 1080p FHD + IR Camera with Privacy Shutter and integrated digital microphone
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3. 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Power Delivery / DisplayPort / Power-off Charging / 10Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, 1x USB-C Power Jack
Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Speakers 2Wx2; 59Whr 3-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 14.08 x 10.03 x 0.73 inches, 3.92 lbs; Natural Silver / silver Color; 65W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0GX5W5QWP
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (PUW-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a fine value compact Windows laptop released in 2022. It is very easy to carry at only 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg) for a 12″ laptop. Your 250gb SSD storage is very small.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD – Platinum
Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally
Faster than Surface Pro 6, with a 10th Gen Intel Core Processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer.
More ways to connect, with both USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging
Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light Surface Pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds
All-day battery life up to 10.5 hours, plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80% in just over an hour
Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below).
ASIN: B07YNJBLW5