Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
58.1Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
60Battery94.7
67.5Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and battery (+35). Dell XPS 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 59
- 14% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 96 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 100 W | 180 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+8% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+14% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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