ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
51.6Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery94.7
79.4Portability59.3
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and battery (+24). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 59
- 34% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 17.9 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 71
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 96 Wh+23% |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+21% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+34% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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