ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
44Performance94.7
23.3Display38.4
36.7Battery94.7
82.4Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and performance (+51). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 37
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (onboard) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 96 Wh+83% |
| Charging | 48 W | 180 W+275% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+37% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+8% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 | 1080p FHD camera | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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