Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
91.1Performance94.7
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery94.7
53.3Portability59.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 74.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and battery (+5). HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 95
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 91
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 53
- 433% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 36 GB
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- 12% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 192 GB+433% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+4% | 96 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 180 W+29% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.9 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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