Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
68Performance94.7
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
20Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+27). Acer Predator Helios Neo 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 Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 68
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 20
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.9 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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