HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra Comparison

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HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

14 inches | January 2025

Speed 7

Size 8.5

Display 4

Gaming 4.5

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Asus ExpertBook Ultra

14 inches | January 2026

Speed 4.5

Size 9.5

Display 8

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HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra, two laptops from HP and Asus. HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a was introduced to market in January 2025 and Asus ExpertBook Ultra was launched in January 2026. There is 12 months difference between ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra so it would still give an advantage to younger ExpertBook Ultra.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Asus ExpertBook Ultra before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380
GPU: Radeon 8040S
16GB Ram
312.2 x 215.5 x 18.5 mm (12.29 x 8.48 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Asus ExpertBook Ultra Key Specs

Launched in January 2026
14.0" Touchscreen - Tandem OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics
16GB Ram
310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm (12.24 x 8.38 x 0.43-0.65 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a over Asus ExpertBook Ultra

RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Asus ExpertBook Ultra over HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.50 kg	0.51 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.9% vs ~84.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 5.3 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Bluetooth	v6.0 vs v5.4	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Asus ExpertBook Ultra and HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs January 2026	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Right	Flexible charging positions
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus ExpertBook Ultra and HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the Asus ExpertBook Ultra.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Surface Area	673 cm2 (104.2 inches2)	662 cm² (102.6 inches²)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.5%	~85.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~4.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	White, Gray

Comparison of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the Asus ExpertBook Ultra External Dimensions

Weight

ZBook Ultra 14 G1a weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), whereas the ExpertBook Ultra weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ExpertBook Ultra is 0.07 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395	Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 8040S	Intel Xe3 Graphics
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	2 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Asus ExpertBook Ultra.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 5 325 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 8040S	Intel Xe3 Graphics
Boost CLock Frequency	2800 MHz	2450 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45-120 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	11.5 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	9.6 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024
TMUs	64
ROPs	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has a FLOPS value of 11.5 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ExpertBook Ultra ' has a FLOPS value of . If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	9600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the ExpertBook Ultra, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	74.5 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	140 W	90 W

Moreover, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a boasts a larger battery capacity of 75 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ExpertBook Ultra's70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ExpertBook Ultra's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Asus ExpertBook Ultra since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ExpertBook Ultra's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ExpertBook Ultra features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The ExpertBook Ultra offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ExpertBook Ultra offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra have USB-A ports. ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ExpertBook Ultra has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra have USB Type-C ports. ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ExpertBook Ultra has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither ZBook Ultra 14 G1a nor ExpertBook Ultra has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and ExpertBook Ultra are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v6.0
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No