HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
94.7Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
94.7Battery78.7
59.3Portability75.1
5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and battery (+16). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 48
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 79
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 59
- 23% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 17.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+14% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+80% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.46 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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