HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
94.7Performancechip69.4
38.4Displayspec-based74.3
94.7Batteryspec-based89.3
59.3Portabilityspec-based56.2
7 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 72.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25). Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra 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 69
- 200% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,600 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense Ultra mini-LED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 2,000 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (6144-core) |
| RAM | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 5) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+4% | 92 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+5% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+1% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 3x USB-C/USB4 (one with Magnetic Connect), USB-A 3.1, HDMI 2.1b, SD card reader, 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) | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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