HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
94.7Performancechip61.9
—Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based71
94.7Batteryspec-based86.7
59.3Portabilityspec-based61.8
4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 72, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33). Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 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 62
- 200% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 500 nits
- 12% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 17.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,500 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+1% | 1.91 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 15.8 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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