HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
94.7Performance33
38.4Display26.5
94.7Battery36.7
59.3Portability75.2
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+62) and battery (+58). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 33
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 37
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 59
- 27% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+83% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.38 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.7 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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