💻 HP ZBook Ultra G1a vs EliteBook X G1a vs ASUS Zenbook S 16
AI-powered analysis across 21 matched specifications



Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP ZBook Ultra 14 inch G1a HP | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch HP | Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) ASUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 64 MB L3); also Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (12-core) | AMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 series - up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (12C/24T, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB L3) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 470; XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS |
| CPU cores | 16 cores / 32 threads (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395) | Up to 12 cores / 24 threads (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) | 12 cores / 24 threads |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S (on 395) or Radeon 8050S (on 390), RDNA 3.5 - no discrete GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon 890M / 880M | AMD Radeon 890M integrated (RDNA 3.5) |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S/8050S (RDNA 3.5); no discrete GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon only | Integrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) only — no discrete GPU |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | ✓Up to 128 GB LPDDR5x on-board (up to 8533 MT/s), unified - up to 96 GB assignable to the GPU | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (on-board) | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 24 / 32 GB options |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x on-board (unified, up to 8533 MT/s); up to 96 GB assignable to GPU | LPDDR5x-8533 (on-board) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 4 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14in 2.8K OLED touch | 14" 2.8K OLED touch | 16.0" |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 2880×1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Brightness | 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3 | 400 nits | ✓up to 1100 nits HDR peak |
| Panel | OLED touch, 48-120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, low blue light | OLED touch, 100% DCI-P3, up to 120 Hz | 16.0" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10, 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, up to 1100 nits HDR peak, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms; touch optional |
| Touchscreen | 14in 2.8K OLED touch | 2.8K OLED touch | touch optional |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, USB PD) — HP-certified Thunderbolt 4 on this AMD workstation | 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1) — USB4, not Thunderbolt (AMD platform) | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo | 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headset combo | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.60 kg | ✓From 1.49 kg | From 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 312.2 x 215.5 x 18.1 mm | -- | 353.6 x 243.0 x 11.9-12.9 mm |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | N/A — AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability instead) | N/A — AMD Ryzen AI platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability instead) | -- |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 50 TOPS | Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 55 TOPS | Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 74.5 Wh (4-cell) polymer with HP fast charge; 140 W USB-C adapter | 74.5 Wh, 4-cell Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery charging | ✓78 Wh, 4-cell; fast charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C adapter |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu / RHEL available on the Data Science configuration) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home |
| Base warranty | HP limited warranty; HP Care Pack extensions available on request; one-year HP Wolf Pro Security Edition licence | HP standard commercial warranty; HP Care Pack uplifts and Wolf Pro Security licence extensions available | 1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel |
Expert Analysis
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 emerges as the top all-rounder, outperforming the HP ZBook Ultra G1a and EliteBook X G1a in key mobile workstation categories. The Zenbook leads with an exceptionally bright 1100-nit OLED display, the largest 78 Wh battery and a slim 1.5 kg chassis. Meanwhile, the ZBook Ultra G1a justifies its workstation label with a class-leading 16-core processor, up to 128 GB of unified memory and a 4 TB SSD — invaluable for data-intensive tasks. The EliteBook X G1a splits the difference, offering a lighter 1.49 kg build and a capable 12-core Ryzen AI chip, but its memory and storage top out at 64 GB and 2 TB. All three are Copilot+ PCs with powerful AMD Ryzen AI NPUs, yet only the HP models include AMD PRO manageability and optional HP Wolf Pro Security. Business buyers seeking uncompromised portable performance should lean towards the Zenbook; those needing workstation-grade expandability will favour the ZBook, while frequent travellers will appreciate the EliteBook’s reduced heft.
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