HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
66.1Performancespec-based45.2
82chipGraphicschip61.9
35.1Displayspec-based38.4
44.6Batteryspec-based68.4
68.1Portabilityspec-based91.4
6 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 144 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 scores 57.6 against 57.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 62
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,855 vs 11,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- 114% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 7 h
- 38% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.6 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 18.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,599
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,756+1%Bottom 42% | 2,720Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,855+53%Top 28% | 11,000Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+31% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | 15 h+114% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.99 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 18.1 mm | 14.4 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum chassis | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera with IR sensor | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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