HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
VS
94.7Performance57.9
38.4Display74.3
94.7Battery90
59.3Portability60.1
3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and battery (+5). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) 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 58
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 90
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 36% higher charging: 245 W vs 180 W
- Lower launch price: $2,799 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Tandem OLED (touch, glossy) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,895Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,816Top 30% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+4% | 93 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 245 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.3 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD 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 | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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