HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
94.7Performance44
38.4Display38.3
94.7Battery46.7
59.3Portability43.5
8 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and battery (+48). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 battery score: 95 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 44
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+33% | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+10% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+29% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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