GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
67.3Performance94.7
100Graphics—
71.8Displayspec-based38.4
98.7Batteryspec-based94.7
38.4Portabilityspec-based59.3
4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) scores 74 against 74.2 for HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 83% higher charging: 330 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 67
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 27% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 24.5 mm
- 17% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,599 vs $4,800
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: one PCIe Gen5, one Gen4) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,180Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,966Top 9% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+3% | 96 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+83% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 24.5 mm | 17.9 mm+27% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in | 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 | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
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