ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
63.4Performance94.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
24.5Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and performance (+31). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 111% higher charging: 380 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 25
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 23% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 380 W+111% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.9 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 17.9 mm+42% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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