HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
94.7Performance38.7
38.4Display29.8
94.7Battery94.7
59.3Portability80.1
5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and display (+9). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-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 39
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher charging: 180 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 59
- 36% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-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+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 180 W+300% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.23 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-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/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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