HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
94.7Performance38.8
38.4Display38.4
94.7Battery60
59.3Portability75.8
5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and battery (+35). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 59
- 22% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.9 mm
- 19% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.53 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 13.9 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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