Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
66.2Performance94.7
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery94.7
53Portability59.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+18). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 66
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 53
- 433% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 36 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 192 GB+433% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 11% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+4% | 96 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 180 W+29% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.9 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 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 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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