ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
68Performance94.7
55Display38.4
50.7Battery94.7
38.2Portability59.3
1 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+27). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 68
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 38
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 52% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 96 Wh+52% |
| Charging | 150 W | 180 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.9 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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