ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
43.3Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery94.7
64.1Portability59.3
1 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84066 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and battery (+28). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 59
- 13% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 96 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+13% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.9 mm+10% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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 Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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