HP OMEN 16 (2025) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
57.1Performance94.7
41.5Display38.4
77.3Battery94.7
33.3Portability59.3
2 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)6 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and portability (+26). HP OMEN 16 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 33
- 700% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 24 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 192 GB+700% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 96 Wh+16% |
| Charging | 230 W+28% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.43 kg | 1.9 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 25.4 mm | 17.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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