HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
94.7Performance44
38.4Display23.3
94.7Battery29.3
59.3Portability67.7
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+51). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 29
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 59
- 15% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+104% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.62 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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