HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
94.7Performance30.7
38.4Display23.3
94.7Battery29.3
59.3Portability67.7
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+64). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 29
- 2300% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 59
- 15% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 192 GB+2300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+104% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.62 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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