HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
62.7Performance94.7
38.4Display38.4
61.3Battery94.7
67.4Portability59.3
1 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+32). HP OMEN Transcend 14 (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 Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 59
- 14% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 61
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 71 Wh
Display
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 96 Wh+35% |
| Charging | 140 W | 180 W+29% |
Design
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.63 kg+14% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 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 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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