Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
50.9Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
50.9Battery94.7
80Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and battery (+44). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 59
- 32% lower weight: 1.3 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 51
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 51
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | 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 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Bottom 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 96 Wh+57% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 180 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+32% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+11% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 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 with privacy switches | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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