HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
94.7Performance49.2
38.4Display26.5
94.7Battery70.7
59.3Portability70.8
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) and battery (+24). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 71
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 59
- 19% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.54 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.4 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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