Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
61.6Performance94.7
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery94.7
23Portability59.3
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and portability (+36). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 83% higher charging: 330 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 23
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+83% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.9 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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