HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
94.7Performance65.3
38.4Display58
94.7Battery66.7
59.3Portability92.5
4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 68.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+28). Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura 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 65
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 200% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 28% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 59
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 49% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,031Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,109Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 0.98 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 13.9 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Power Delivery); no HDMI, USB-A or 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello | 5MP IR camera with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) | IR camera for face recognition |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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