ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
61.1Performance94.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
29Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and portability (+30). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 56% higher charging: 280 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 29
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 280 W+56% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.9 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 17.9 mm+41% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | 720p HD | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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