ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
62.5Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
69.3Battery94.7
88.4Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 145 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 62.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and battery (+25). ASUS Zenbook S 14 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 S 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 69
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB+105% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 96 Wh+25% |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+37% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+34% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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