Dell XPS Googlebook vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
44Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
—Battery94.7
93.7Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 59
- 48% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 44
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | — | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 96 Wh |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+48% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+29% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 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 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Pro |
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