ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
46.4chipPerformancespec-based66.1
61.9chipGraphicschip82
38.4Displayspec-based35.1
69.3Batteryspec-based44.6
88.4Portabilityspec-based68.1
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 143 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 57.7 against 57.6 for HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 34% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 18.1 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 25% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 62
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB+105% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,756Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,855Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+3% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+25% | 1.6 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+34% | 18.1 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 5MP camera with IR sensor |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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