HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
94.7Performance44
38.4Display41.6
94.7Battery71
59.3Portability76.6
5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and battery (+24). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 71
- 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 59
- 29% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+78% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.34 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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