HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
94.7Performance41
38.4Display38.4
94.7Battery50.8
59.3Portability87.9
5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and battery (+44). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 41
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 51
- 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 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 59
- 35% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 17.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+52% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.23 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 11.6 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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