HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
39chipPerformancechip37.6
25.7Display23.3
57.3Battery57.3
58Portability63.8
1 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026)1 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) scores 43.1 against 43.1 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 58
- 12% lower weight: 1.76 kg vs 2.01 kg
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+8% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.01 kg | 1.76 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | — |
| Material | — | Cover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with HDR auto switch and privacy shutter | 5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models) |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
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