HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
94.7Performance44
38.4Display35.3
94.7Battery46.7
59.3Portability36.8
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and battery (+48). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 37
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+20% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+25% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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