HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
94.7Performance38.3
38.4Display26.5
94.7Battery61.1
59.3Portability80.5
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and battery (+34). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 61
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 59
- 35% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| 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 T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,600Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+66% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.24 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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