ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
45Performance94.7
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery94.7
44.2Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and battery (+40). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 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 45
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 44
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.9 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 17.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 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 | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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