Review HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 · Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 · Radeon 8060S
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 · AMD Radeon 8060S · 128GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) · 2TB SSD (WD SN810) · 14″ 2880×1800 OLED 120Hz · 1.586 kg
1800p 120 Hz OLED touchscreen w/ P3 colours – very high performance-per-volume,
dense, high quality metal design, up to 128 GB of very fast RAM,
AMD Pro options.
Relatively large 140 W USB-C AC adapter, reduced performance on battery,
high consumption; average battery life, RAM not serviceable.
World's fastest 14-inch workstation – AMD pulls its weight.
Display – 14″ OLED · 2880×1800 · 120Hz · 100% sRGB · 99.7% P3
Panel: Samsung SDC41B3 – 14″ 2880×1800, OLED, glossy, 120Hz, touch.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~385 cd/m² |
| Contrast | ∞:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% |
| Display P3 coverage | 99.7% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 95.6% |
| Response time (B/W) | 1.01 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 0.94 ms |
| PWM | 492.6 Hz |
| Finish | Glossy (reflective) |
- 120Hz refresh rate – smooth
- Excellent colour coverage (99.7% P3)
- Fast response times
- Moderate brightness (~385 cd/m²)
- PWM flickering at 492.6 Hz
Panel FRU: Samsung SDC41B3 (14″ 2880×1800 OLED, 120Hz, glossy, touch)
Processor – AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 · 16c/32t · Strix Halo PRO (Zen 5)
- Model: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 – 16× Zen 5
- Boost: 5.1 GHz
- TDP: 81 W PL2 / 66 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~30,706 pts
- Fastest 14-inch workstation CPU
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (Strix Halo PRO, Zen 5, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 8060S · integrated · between RTX 3000 Ada and 4000 Ada
- Model: AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~10,303 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~80.7 fps
- Remarkable for an integrated GPU
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,303 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 24,273 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 31,410 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~80.7 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x)
Memory – 128GB LPDDR5x-8533 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 128 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Unheard of for a 14-inch workstation
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options. No ECC support.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8533 128GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 2TB WD SN810 · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 2280
- Drive: WDC PC SN810 2TB – 2 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,956 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~5,232 MB/s
- Single M.2 2280 slot – no second SSD
Single M.2 slot – no secondary storage option.
SSD FRU: WDC PC SN810 2TB (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~7 hours · 74.5 Wh
- Capacity: 74.5 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~7 hours
- Average battery life for a workstation
Battery FRU: 74.5 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 140W USB-C – large and heavy
Chassis & Connectivity – Metal · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · HDMI
- Materials: Metal (dense, high quality)
- Weight: 1.586 kg (3.5 lbs)
- Dimensions: 312 × 215 × 18.5 mm
- Left: HDMI 2.1, USB-C 10 Gbps (DP, PD), Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP 2.1), 3.5mm audio
- Right: Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1, PD), USB-A 10 Gbps
- Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
- 5 MP webcam with shutter
WLAN FRU: MediaTek MT7925 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered
Serviceability – RAM and WLAN soldered · single SSD · limited upgrades
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | Single M.2 2280 – one slot only |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 74.5 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and WLAN are soldered – very limited upgradeability.
SSD is replaceable – but only one slot.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (Strix Halo PRO, Zen 5, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8533 128GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | WDC PC SN810 2TB (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | Samsung SDC41B3 (14″ 2880×1800 OLED, 120Hz, glossy, touch) |
| WLAN | MediaTek MT7925 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered |
| Battery | 74.5 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 140W USB-C |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen AI Max+ 395 – fastest 14-inch
RAM128GB – but soldered
GPURadeon 8060S – powerful iGPU
DisplayOLED – 120Hz, P3
Battery7h – average
Value~$4,000 – premium workstation
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- 1800p 120 Hz OLED touchscreen w/ P3 colours
- Very high performance-per-volume
- Dense, high quality metal design
- Up to 128 GB of very fast RAM
- AMD Pro options
Weaknesses
- Relatively large 140 W USB-C AC adapter
- Reduced performance on battery power
- High consumption; average battery life
- RAM not serviceable
- No ECC options
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the "world's fastest 14-inch workstation" claim – key selling point.
• RAM and WLAN are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 128 GB RAM – a major differentiator from competitors.
• Single M.2 slot – no secondary storage upgrade.
• Large 140W power adapter – mention for portability.
• Highlight the "world's fastest 14-inch workstation" claim – key selling point.
• RAM and WLAN are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 128 GB RAM – a major differentiator from competitors.
• Single M.2 slot – no secondary storage upgrade.
• Large 140W power adapter – mention for portability.