Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
61.1Performance94.7
44.9Display38.4
78.5Battery94.7
75.9Portability59.3
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+16). Framework Laptop 13 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 59
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 79
- 200% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 29% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 74 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 96 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 180 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+24% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+11% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo 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 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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