HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
94.7Performance42.1
38.4Display26.5
94.7Battery49.3
59.3Portability73.9
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and battery (+45). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 49
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 59
- 23% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| 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 Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+68% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.46 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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