ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
49.3Performance94.7
55Display38.4
86.7Battery94.7
42.5Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and portability (+17). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 56% higher charging: 280 W vs 180 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 43
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 280 W+56% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.9 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 17.9 mm+19% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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