GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
69.1Performance94.7
78.4Display38.4
98.7Battery94.7
20Portability59.3
5 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+26). GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 95
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 122% higher charging: 400 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 69
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 20
- 200% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 46% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 30.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,599 vs $4,400
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,033Top 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,464Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+3% | 96 Wh |
| Charging | 400 W+122% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.9 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 30.9 mm | 17.9 mm+42% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic 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 (802.11be, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) 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 18 AM8H (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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