Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
87.1chipPerformance94.7
74.3Displayspec-based38.4
—Batteryspec-based94.7
62.1Portabilityspec-based59.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)2 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 77.2 to 74.2. 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 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 87
- 700% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 24 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | — | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+300% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro (20-core GPU) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 192 GB+700% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 96 Wh |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg+5% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.9 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone 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 | 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 PROLED (M5 Pro) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | Windows 11 Pro |
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