HP ZBook 14" ZBook Ultra G1a Meteor Silver
HP
56 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Microsoft
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" ZBook Ultra G1a Meteor Silver
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users appreciate the sleek design, lightweight feel, and overall speed for everyday tasks. However, several reviews mention significant drawbacks such as battery life lasting only 2-3 hours, charging issues, keyboard registration problems, and overheating. A few users also noted cosmetic flaws like missing rubber feet or a persistent refurbished sticker. Despite these issues, most recommend it for office work, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Sleek aesthetic design
- Lightweight and portable
- High-quality metal build
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Excellent touchscreen
Cons
- Short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Charging issues reported
- Keyboard key registration problems
- Overheating tendencies
- Missing or faulty rubber feet
Battery life 2
Build quality 6
Performance 7
Charging issues 2
Keyboard issues 1
Value for money 4
Scores
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Business
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Entertainment
Developer
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Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" ZBook Ultra G1a | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395★ | Intel Core i5 1035G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | — | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.06 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" ZBook Ultra G1a Meteor Silver
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: HP ZBook 14" ZBook Ultra G1a
Scores 56 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 23 specs.