Alienware x16 R2 vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
49.3Performance94.7
49Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
35.5Portability59.3
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R26 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and portability (+24). Alienware x16 R2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 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 49
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 36
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.9 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Alienware x16 R2vs MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+VSAlienware x16 R2vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)VSAlienware x16 R2vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)VSAlienware x16 R2vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)VSHP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)VSHP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)VSHP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)VSHP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)vs AI Master M7000VS