ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
58.3Performance94.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
58.5Portability59.3
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+8). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.9 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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