HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW
94.7Performancechip56.1
—Graphics97.5
38.4Displayspec-based80
94.7Batteryspec-based99.9
59.3Portabilityspec-based50.5
3 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)3 spec wins — MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) scores 74.2 against 74.2 for MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 56
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 10% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 20 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5x (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99.9 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+10% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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