Customer Ratings & Reviews

Summary of the good —-------------------------- Very portable (thin and ultra light), powerful, fast with a gorgeous OLED display! NextGen AI means it has the latest on‑device AI features. Wakes up INSTANTLY when opening the lid. Very convenient built-in camera shutter that you can easily slide to cover the camera to protect your privacy. Summary of what could be drawbacks for some —------------------------------------------------------------ Only 16GB RAM might not be enough for some types of work. While the specs say you get up to 22hrs of battery life, I only got 6 to 9hrs. No fingerprint reader. No included USB-C to HDMI adapter to connect an external monitor. DETAILS —---------- I am enjoying this laptop a lot! Very convenient to carry around because it’s thin and ultra light (only 2.8 lbs); very fast/responsive; and its display is the best I’ve ever owned. I have another OLED laptop as well as an OLED TV, which I thought had great displays, but the moment I turned on this HP laptop, I could immediately see a huge difference. I watched a few movies that I know have great visuals, and wow, everything is just so well defined and the colors just pop out! You can’t truly know what you’re missing until you see this laptop’s 3K OLED display! I also love that it wakes immediately upon opening the lid, just like a tablet or mobile phone! In other laptops, it can take anywhere from 2 seconds to almost a minute. This one is instantaneous when it’s sleeping and it takes about just 10 seconds when it’s hibernating. In my tests, it switches from sleep mode to hibernation mode after about 40 hours of it being sleeping. To me, this is fantastic because this means that I can close the lid and, even if I don’t use the laptop for over a day, the moment I need it, I can just open the lid and it’s immediately on, no waiting! Just amazing! Another small detail that I truly appreciate is its camera shutter. Built in right above the camera, you can simply slide it to cover the camera for privacy! No more using a paper, napkin or tape to cover the camera when you need privacy, lol! NextGen AI means you have the latest technology that can take advantage of all the AI features Windows 11 has to offer such as Windows Studio Effect and new features not available in other AI-capable laptops such as “Recall”. I personally haven’t turn “Recall” on, which is supposed to capture continuous snapshots of your screen, allowing you to search your past activity (like a timeline) and jumping back to any moment (ex: it would find and open a webpage you recall having opened but didn’t remember which one). But the point is that this laptop is ready with the latest on-device AI technology. Drawbacks - Only a few that might not matter depending on how you’ll use this laptop - Only 16 GB RAM - The biggest drawback in my opinion is that it only has 16GB of RAM. While this is more than enough for this laptop to be used at home or school (playing music, movies, online games, using Copilot, searching the internet, using apps, etc), it does limit how it can be used for work purposes. If you are a software developer, for example, this might limit what you can do. Using VMs (Virtual Machines) wouldn’t be a great experience for example. At this moment, for example, the taskbar says I’m currently using 12GB RAM already and I only have a few tabs open in Microsoft Edge, nothing else other than the normal background processes including the anti-virus app. To be clear, I haven’t experienced a slowdown at all so far, but I have mainly used this laptop to play movies, music, online games, browse the internet and use Copilot. - Battery - Battery life is better than other laptops I have, which I really appreciate. However, after reading the specs saying it lasts up to 22hrs, my expectations were high and I was disappointed it has only lasted between 6hrs (mainly watching movies online and letting my kid play online games) to 9hrs (mainly trivial tasks like browsing the internet, writing emails, etc).. Here are some stats that I collected that might be useful: – When using the laptop “lightly” (ex: browsing the internet, writing some emails/docs), battery drains about 10% per hour – When using the laptop with more intense tasks (ex: watching online movies, playing online games), battery drains about 16% to 17% per hour – In sleep mode, the battery drains about 1% every 4 hours. So, not using it for 24hrs will drain it about 6% – In hibernation mode, the battery does not drain. But to get to the hibernation mode, expect your laptop to first drain 10% because it takes about 40hrs of sleep to get to hibernation mode - No HDMI port or included adapter - While it’s now common not to have ports other than USB-C ports, for the price, I would have appreciated an included adapter. When using a laptop for work, it’s very common to have an external monitor and having a USB-C to HDMI adapter is essential. - No fingerprint reader - Facial recognition has worked great so far. However, I wouldn’t mind having a backup fingerprint reader which has been handy in other laptops I’ve owned when facial recognition fails (it tends to fail 30% to 40% of the time for my kid in other laptops but I haven’t created an account for my kid on this one).

Review of HP OmniBook The latest laptop from HP for Ultra Mobile category out of box holding on hand feels very compact and light, almost as could be as a tablet with keyboard. In the box, it comes simply the notebook itself OmniBook Ultra, Charging Cable and Adapter. Then the usual and for long known Microsoft Windows processes to update and completion that would take between 3 to 4 hours if one wants to have all the updates. Once its initial setting is completed, as starting to navigate in browser and opening multiple windows and task, can notice its speed for which accelerate the processing. It feels smooth the order in which the windows being opened and can move around across different area of the window, doesn’t lag while moving the windows and images. It’s 3k OLED Display excel the experience as it all even reading comfortable to the eyes. Typing the keyboard, feels comfortable as well. Can feel the bouncing effect smoothly as type with speed. With backlit feature, make the case for the type of notebook. Now, on its weight, it weight appx 2.81lb, to give idea the Dell XPS with Serie 3 Intel Core 5 weight appx 2.2lb (1kg)., and approximately equivalent to 6 of iPhone 17 Pro. Another remarkable and unique to the HP Ommibook is the charging adpater is a 65 W USB Type-C® GaN power adapter, and the charging cable can be detachable. This although is a minor detail, it makes practical to place in the backpack or for trips organization. The HP OmniBook connectivity consist of - 1 headphone/microphone combo - 3 Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort™ 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge) And for the camera includes cover which makes handy for security purpose or privacy during meeting. The primary battery is a 4-cell, 70 Wh Li-ion polymer, which makes above average level of battery, and allow to use during the flight. And it can be used for long hours for tasks from light as browsing and watching movies to heavy coding. Regarding the chip, the Intel Core Ultra 7 is for purpose of Making AI content, editing videos, multitasking, and using advanced apps. With 16gb of memory and 1tb of storage, give enough resources for heavy usage. Moreover if it is intended for AI, it has Intel® AI Boost (50 NPU TOPS) that gives sufficient enough for the workload while optimizing the battery life as per its specifications. I haven’t tested to its detail to the extend of benchmarking, 50NPU is beyond the normal usage. Based on the short time of usage, to summarize, HP Omnibook Ultra 14” is very practical but still focused on the heavy usage range and not coming short for AI processing and still be able to have entertainment all in a single notebook. As only last detail, nothing to do with performance, would have loved to see that the power adapter have included adaptable for international outlet since it has been designed to be cable detachable and GaN power adapter.

I’ve been using the HP OmniBook with the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and it has been an excellent upgrade for everyday productivity. It feels fast, responsive, and reliable for work, browsing, streaming, and general use. The performance is smooth with this processor. Apps open quickly, multitasking is effortless, and the system stays responsive even with multiple windows and tabs open. It’s not designed for heavy gaming or demanding 3D work, but for productivity and daily tasks, it performs extremely well. The touchscreen is sharp, colorful, and very responsive. It’s great for navigation and media, though I do wish it had a matte finish. The glossy screen looks nice but reflects surrounding objects more than I prefer, especially in bright rooms. The backlit keyboard is one of my favorite features. It feels premium and comfortable to type on. The trackpad has a unique, satisfying click that sets it apart from other laptops I’ve used. The audio is surprisingly loud for a laptop this size. It easily fills a room and stays clear during videos, calls, and music. Much better than I expected from a compact device. Copilot integration has been genuinely useful. It helps me look up information quickly, stay organized, and get things done faster. It feels like a natural part of the workflow. With 16 GB of RAM and a fast SSD, the system handles multitasking well and stays quick when opening files or switching between apps. Storage is generous and should last a long time before needing cleanup. The size and weight are perfect for portability. I moved down from a 16 inch laptop, and this feels much easier to carry while still offering plenty of screen space. The overall design looks and feels high end, with a solid build and clean finish. You can do light gaming on this laptop, but for newer or more demanding titles, you’ll want something with a dedicated GPU. This machine is built for productivity first, gaming second. Overall, the HP OmniBook with the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is a premium feeling, highly portable laptop that delivers excellent everyday performance. The keyboard, trackpad, touchscreen, audio, and Copilot features all come together to create a modern, well rounded device that’s great for work, travel, school, and general use.

With my line of work I find myself going through work laptops a ton throughout my trips. I am always looking for a very light laptop that has good battery life to complete my work. I decided to try out this laptop and was pleasantly surprised at the battery length and sharp screen. Right out of the box it was ready to be setup, the box itself does not have much contents although I am very impressed with the direction they chose for the power block. Its in a vertical shap making it very easy to plug into congested outlets at airports. Upon first boot is the Windows 11 setup which is a pain , so sluggish and takes forever on the windows updates. I do not blame HP for this nor its laptop, unfortunately its a windows 11 thing. After the Win11 setup thats when the fun begins. I really appreciate the HP applications that comes preinstalled to help keep this machine up to date. However this machine does come with some bloatware so I always uninstall copilot, McAfee and a few others. Keep in mind this is a work machine not a gaming machine. It has onboard graphics that can handle basic games but thats about it. The ram is only 16GB which is very low for anything that requires a ton of resources so dont expect to perform video edititing on this machine. I do like the monitor refresh rate being at 120Hz and the Hard drive being a fast SSD so it helps when working on spreedsheets. As mentioned before the battery life is very impressive on here which makes it great for traveling! Overall I enjoy using this machine as a work laptop and recommend it for anyone who needs one just for business.

My expectations HP’s laptops have really come a long way. They weren’t always the prettiest, but they were feature rich, and offered some good specs. The same is true with the Omnibook Ultra, but this time, they do bring the pretty. Initial Thoughts I do like me some minimal packaging, and the packaging engineer that came up with the design did a great job. The laptop is very thin and very light. The most surprising aspect is that it doesn’t come with your run of the mill power brick and AC plug, in it’s place is a USB-C to USB-C cable and what I can only describe as a phone brick. What’s in the box? I think the big focus here was minimalism. Out of the box you get the laptop, the 65W mini power brick, a long USB-C to USB-C cable, and a black envelope containing some inserts including a quick start guide in case you’ve never owned or used a laptop before. Try it out So upon turning it on, you go through the usual welcome hurdles. Then you’re asked to buy or try a bunch of windows applications. At least you’re given the option to manually opt into Window’s latest “feature” called recall. I think this is a security disaster waiting to happen. I wish I could uninstall it in case a future update turns it on and I don’t have a clue what it’s doing in the background. I digress. Again, the laptop is beautiful. It’s a brushed aluminum. I think it’s a uni-body design, I could be wrong. The design engineers did a great job making the Omnibook look modern and sleek. The laptop screams luxury and quality. The keyboard is nice and responsive. The touchpad has a large surface to work with. The touchpad is smooth and the multi gestures work well. I do like it when laptops come with cameras. This allows the use of Windows hello. This is just an easy way to login to the laptop using your face. The speakers sound pretty good considering the sound seems to be emanating from underneath. I put it on max volume and I didn’t hear any distortion or vibration from the chassis. The OLED 3K screen is a sight to behold. The OLED screen has by far the best visuals. Deep blacks, colors that pop. I watched a movie for about 15 minutes to gauge the quality, and it didn’t disappoint. (I will never get used to a touch screen laptop. Mostly because I don’t want to put fingerprints all over the screen) I did however, use it for the review. It was responsive. I don’t expect to use it daily or often if I’m honest. I’m just too lazy to reach over and keep my arm suspended to do something I can do with the touchpad. It’s interesting that this doesn’t have a GPU at this price point, but I’m thinking it’s more geared towards productivity or even streamers. It can play games at low to mid settings at 1080p which is actually surprising. Thoughts HP did a great job with the design aesthetics, as well as the overall feel of the Omnibook Ultra. I wish it came with at least a mid level GPU, but I’m guessing it would make the laptop larger and heavier which goes against the identity of this laptop. The likes No fingerprints. I like the matte finish. No fingerprints anywhere except the screen. The dislikes The laptop comes with a good amount of bloatware installed. A disappointing amount. Microsoft really has to cut back with the marketing and blatant attempts at trying to get me to sign up for their other services. What’s one thing I would change? I would include an option to turn off the touchpad so I don’t touch it when I’m typing. It’s always been a pet peeve of mine. Verdict Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s a great every day use laptop. I would recommend it.

The overall look, feel and performance of this machine are superb. The 3k oled screen is absolutely beautiful. The colors / pictures are clear, and being an oled, the blacks are inky and contrast makes the picture look that much better. It comes with an i7, 16gb of DDR5 ram and a 1tb ssd. I will say this. 16gb in 2026 is too little. I would like to have see 32gb as the base. The screen itself is also touchscreen, which is nice to have shoot you not be in a position to navigate the trackpad. Speaking of the trackpad, it performs very well, and I have has zero issues with touching it on accident or miss clicks. The speakers so good. They don’t blow me away, but they are crisp and I clean. This is a WiFi 7 laptop, but you will need a router that is WiFi 7 capable. I had no networking issues using WiFi on this machine, so no issues there. This is an excellent daily driver or work machine. The screen performs well and is a pleasure to watch content on. I would say HP did a fine job on this device.

This review is going to be easy. Rarely have I come away from setting up a laptop for my own use or for friends/family without SOME quibble about it, but frankly, for what it's for (school/work), the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a darn near perfect computer. Ok, I did have two quibbles, but they were easily overcome and or not an issue for its intended user (my goddaughter). I'll hit them here first just to get them out of the way. If neither of them is an issue for you, and you are looking for a beautiful and capable laptop for work of school, just go out and buy the OmniBook Ultra. This is HP's new designation for what used to be the Spectre line and just like those laptops, this one is top notch. Quibble 1: For the first time in YEARS I had a pretty major hang-up while setting up the laptop. I actually thought I might have to send it back, but after pressing through, I think it was a simple hiccup and everything got resolved with my full update run after I got to the desktop. Without being able to replicate it, and it's seemingly ephemeral nature, I almost hesitated to put it in the review, but I thought someone else might run into the same thing and I wanted to let them know, that you can continue with the set up and once everything it updated, you'll never know anything even happened. Quibble 2: practically no bass from the speakers. Granted I wasn't expecting any really, but if you plan on playing music or games utilizing the built-in speakers... well, I wouldn't. That being said, having run my headphone testing playlist on the OmniBook, I was rather blown away by how well it handles mids and highs. Both are incredibly well controlled for built-ins and I would actually bet that HP tuned them more for voice and casual video rather than games or movies. Some of the test songs can really stress a speakers sibilance response (the sharp SSSS sound that you can sometimes get through mediocre speakers/headphones), but the OmniBook handled it like a pro. I mean, I was EXPECTING the sibilance, and when it didn't show up, I was kinda shocked. Considering that my goddaughter already has a pair of top notch headphones (courtesy of moi), and she will mostly be using the OmniBook's speakers for online classes and videos, this is a moot point to both of us. Other than those two relatively minor points, The HP OmniBook Ultra, while not cheap by any measure, is completely WORTH its price. The build quality, typing experience, screen, power, and battery life, are all stellar. I'm a Mac guy and this thing is making me a tad jealous. I'm betting that this HP OmniBook Ultra is going to carry her through her four years of college and perhaps on to grad school. Nice Job, HP. Nice Job.

I love the design and performance of this laptop. The 3k touch screen and speakers are excellent. The modern Core i7 processor, fast 1TB solid state drive (SSD), and DDR5 memory (RAM) offer great performance and good battery life. There are also lots of little design details, upgrades, and useful features that give this laptop a premium feel. Pros - The 3k screen is perfect and it is also a touchscreen! It is crystal clear and bright, with great color and dark blacks. Videos and pictures look great. Thanks to the increased resolution you can also get a lot of desktop space on the 14" display when needed by adjusting your Window's scaling setting (mine is set to 150%; default is 200%). - The quad speakers are some of the best laptop speakers I have tried. Impressive volume, depth, and clarity with decent bass. - Premium build quality and style. The brushed metal case feels solid and the screen hinge stays where you position it, with no wiggle. The rounded corners and hidden vents are clean and modern. - Excellent multi-tasking performance. I connected a 3 monitors (1080p x 2 and a 4k) via a USB-C dock and pushed this laptop hard. Watching videos, listening to music, shopping, researching a trip, editing/encoding videos, and chatting with Copilot. I had a ton of windows open across multiple screens. There was no lag and the RAM was well managed (although it did reach near 100% full a few times, especially with some share memory being used by the GPU). - The 1TB SSD has plenty of usable space (890GB out of 954GB total), with only 62GB being used by pre-installed software. The drive is a BG8 series manufactured by KIOXIA, a major Japanese memory manufacture. I tested it with Crystal Disk Mark and got an impressive 10,300MB/s read and 7,800MB/s write (sequential). - Minimal cooling fan noise (only a soft whir) and good temperature management, even under load with system control (via the HP app) set to "Performance". - The keyboard has an adjustable backlight and a ton of useful function buttons (volume +/-/mute, media play/pause, microphone mute, wireless display toggle, screen capture, screen brightness, keyboard backlight, system utility, calculator). Button feel and spacing are also very good for a 14" laptop. There are even little led status lights for speaker mute, microphone mute, function lock, and caps lock. - The built-in camera and microphone are above average and the camera has a privacy shutter. The camera resolution is great (5.2MP photos and 1440p videos) with less noise than I expected (acceptable even in modest indoor light). On video calls, people noted that the image was very clear (even better than my older iPhone) and that I sounded good. - The large multi-finger touchpad works well. It is precise and has a good click feel. The multi-finger support allows you to do things like scroll or pinch to zoom. Additional functions can be customize using the HP app. - Wi-Fi 7 support. This laptop worked well with my mesh dual band Wi-Fi 7 network; simultaneously using the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands to get 900Mbps up and down from a router approximately 15ft away. - Bluetooth works well. I paired a mouse and headset with no issue. I was able to walk around a room a way while using the headset without issue. - The included USB-C power supply is compact (with a folding plug) and includes a 6.5ft USB-C cable. Things to Consider - Battery life is good, maybe even great, as long as you don't expect to normally get the 20+ hour battery life HP claims (read the fine print on the settings required). I made no attempt to conserve battery (full display resolution, 75% brightness, system control mode set to "Smart Sense" via the HP app) and got approximately 9 hours of continuous mixed use on a full charge. I am pretty happy with that and know I could reasonably get a few more hours with just a few setting adjustments. I also like that HP allows you to enable Smart Charging to limit the battery level to 80% when plugged in, which helps to preserve battery health and extend its useful lifespan. - Limited ports - there are only 3 USB-C ports (one of which must be used for charging) and a headphone jack. You will need a dock and/or adapters for USB-A devices and to connected additional screens. The good news is that this computer is fully compatible with many USB-C docks that provide power and allow you to connect many devices/monitors at once (I used it with an HP G Series Universal USB-C dock connected to 3 monitors, camera, speakers and a full keyboard/mouse... it works beautifully). - While great for business or personal use, I would not recommend this computer for gaming or high resolution editing (4k plus). The Intel Integrated Graphics based GPU (with up to 9GB of share memory) might be a concern if you do a lot of high resolution video or photo editing. I did not try gaming (despite HP including OMEN software), but most of the games I play require a discrete (separate) GPU. It did work well for light video editing/encoding (full length 1080p or short 4k clips). It quickly encoded multiple 1080p videos from a GoPro in the background with no performance impact.

I’ve really enjoyed this ultrabook so far. It has a premium feel and titanium-like tone that stands out - while being subtle. HP has done a lot to make this powerful, lightweight and attractive in a modern take on a higher-end everyday laptop. All of the small choices come together to create a great look. The small bevels on keys help separate the keys without creating gaps and come right up to a fantastic glass trackpad with a similar bevel where they meet. The screen is gorgeous with Gorilla Glass protecting a beautiful 3k OLED that is the perfect pixel density at this size. This OLED brings the best of deep blacks and color accuracy with 100% DCI-P3 compliance all while being a touchscreen as well. On the bottom, a fine speaker/ventilation grill sits between two long silicone feet that help with grip when holding in one hand and provide good clearance underneath. The backlit keyboard looks fantastic in low-light situation, but I did find it bit hard to read keys when on while using in a lit room, causing the backlight to essentially match the color of the keys themselves (usually only at the lowest setting). In other words, turning it off at times may be necessary. The overall look of the Silk Sand color is very nice. At first I thought it was a mild-champagne color, but it’s much more of a ‘titanium,’ - or a dark, warm silver, which ended up matching with my smartwatch well. Sanded and polished sides look awesome. Inside edges have small bevels with just the top edge remaining a bit sharp. Unlike other thin and light computers, HP achieved its lightness with forge-pressed metal in the chassis rather than a CNC process. This made for a lightweight, but I’ve noticed a few small quirks. For one, the screen has a 1mm gap at the side-seals when closed due to some slight upward bowing away from the hinge… which could eventually allow dust to get inside to the keyboard. Second, the perforated area on the bottom is very slightly wavy when viewed at some angles, suggesting that it may not be as rigid as it feels. Of course this is flanked by rigid feet and some overall geometry that makes the computer feel very secure in the hand. Nothing creaks and it gives a solid impression. The included USB charging cable is a bit more thick and uninteresting than I would have liked, but a very compact and travel-ready charger makes up for it. Regarding computing performance, this svelte computer has a very respectable Intel core 7 processor that is snappy with an AI-ready NPU boost. Graphically, it can handle just about any average workload with great speed, but it’s not the best for anything that involves 3D processing. 3D games, for instance, typically only run at low frame rates (or not at all) in my testing and I wouldn’t recommend this laptop for gaming beyond simple 2D games... or those that were already designed to be optimized for phones, etc. Intel’s integrated graphics are respectable, but they aren’t set up for these use cases. Media playback is still well supported, and watching Netflix or similar on this machine looks fantastic on its OLED. It also has enough power to support three thunderbolt 4 ports on this machine, all in the USB-C form factor and providing great connections for charging and plugging in your peripherals, or connecting to a monitor at great transfer speeds. No ethernet port here as this computer is just too thin, so these ports can come in handy with dongles if needed. In any case, Wifi 7 provides a speedy connection. Overall, this is a fantastic, beautiful machine. You can tell this is one of HP’s top lines - bolstered by a great screen, portability, and battery life you’d want for travel, school, work and more. I love the titanium-look of the Silk Silver color and the keyboard and trackpad are fantastic. As a Windows user, you’ll love this machine.

I think we finally have a great 14” MacBook Pro contender in Microsoft Windows land! HP outdid themselves on their latest Omnibook Ultra! This laptop is sleek, beautiful, light, and packed with power. The performance to battery ratio is also great. This is likely in big part thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at the heart of this configuration. 16 cores and 50 TOPS NPU does a great job of handling the heavy workloads you can throw at this laptop. It runs great and doesn’t even break a sweat, meaning very little to no fan noise without a performance sacrifice. HP utilized the newest Gen 5 NVMe storage architecture with the 1TB storage in this beast cutting boot times and large files transfers down to next to nothing. This is a solid decision given the price of this model and I like that they utilized the Gen 5 architecture. I’m not a huge fan of the 16GB of RAM choice for this model just based on the price. I think they could have easily provided 32GB. This is also 16 GB of soldered non-upgradable RAM. Although I find this to be a con, it’s becoming more and more common especially in these smaller laptops. But I do wish we would have received 32GB of RAM. The panel is absolutely amazing. The 14” 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen at 120Hz with a 0.2ms response time is smooth, beautiful, and fast. The OLED panel produces those extremely dark blacks, fantastic contrast, and beautiful accurate colors. Brightness is 500 nits SDR and 1100 nits HDR which is perfectly bright and great for all sorts of media consumption. The 120Hz refresh rate makes everything buttery smooth when navigating around and switching windows and tabs. It’s really a great combination and performs great. I don’t typically use a touchscreen but it’s there if needed and from what I can see so far, performs great as well. This chassis is extremely small, thin, and lightweight. HP packed a 70Wh 4 cell battery which gives around 14-16 hours depending on usage. This should give peace of mind that you can take it with you on a full charge for the day without needing to charge it. But if you are going to be using it heavily and do need to charge it, the charger for this laptop is great. The included 65W GaN charger is extremely compact and is a wonderful change from the world of large power brick chargers. It’s nice to have a compact charger you can just throw in your bag without it taking up a massive amount of space. It also supports the HP fast charge giving you the ability to charge from 0-50% in approximately 45 minutes. The size and weight on this laptop are great but it does come at a price. The I/O ports. This simply has 3 USB-C (40Gbps) / Thunderbolt 4 ports and that is all. It’s where you charge or plug in whatever accessories you have. This isn’t necessarily a problem for me because I keep a usb-c hub in my bag that has additional usb ports, hdmi, and card reader ports on it. I understand the cost of I/O ports to size/weight savings and hubs are more common these days and have also become very compact. Overall I am extremely impressed with the size, power, aesthetics, and portability of this laptop and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a 14” laptop.

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (2026) makes a strong first impression. It’s compact, solidly built, and the design shows clear intention in both the lines and materials. It looks modern and confident without trying to draw attention. The chassis uses HP’s Forged Aluminum and has passed 20 MIL SPEC tests, giving it a rare mix of durability and clean aesthetics. It’s an ideal fit for mobile professionals, students, hybrid workers, or home users who want a portable, high performance laptop that adapts easily to everyday tasks. “Next Gen AI PC” was a new term to me until the OmniBook arrived, but it turns out the label has a very specific meaning in today’s AI focused hardware landscape. It refers to Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC class - systems built around powerful on device AI acceleration, specifically NPUs delivering 40+ TOPS. The OmniBook Ultra 14 clears that bar with a 50 TOPS NPU, which is legitimately impressive. And that matters, because HP’s 2026 redesign isn’t just a spec refresh - it’s a platform shift. The new Intel Ultra 7 Evo architecture brings noticeably better balance than my 2024 OmniBook Ultra Flip, which is already a capable machine. The CPU stays responsive under load, the integrated GPU performs above expectations, and the NPU quietly offloads background AI tasks that used to bog systems down. The result is a system that feels lighter on its feet: apps open instantly, multitasking stays smooth, and the machine runs cooler because the CPU isn’t being hammered by every AI related process. The display builds on that foundation. HP’s 14 inch 3K OLED panel is bright, sharp, and color accurate without draining the battery. Text stays crisp, motion stays clean, and the system doesn’t need to spin up the GPU just to render the desktop. It’s the kind of screen that makes long sessions - coding, writing, editing - feel effortless. Out of curiosity, I loaded a fairly demanding title - Civilization VI - fully expecting tearing and stutters. Instead, the game ran at the native 2880×1800 resolution with a mix of medium and high settings and stayed smooth throughout. To be clear, this isn’t a gaming machine, but the fact that it handled Civ VI this well says a lot about the efficiency of the new platform. Intel’s Ultra 7 architecture shows its maturity here. It’s no longer about raw clock speeds - it’s about orchestration. The hybrid design, paired with the 50 TOPS NPU, gives the system a balance and efficiency the older platforms never had. The 2026 OmniBook remake delivers the kind of responsiveness that feels genuinely modern - a platform built around a new set of rules. Key Specs • 1 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD • 3× USB C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4, 40 Gbps) • 16 GB LPDDR5x • Wi Fi 7 BE211 (2×2) — solid 4.8 Gbps • Bluetooth 6.0 • Premium trackpad • “Battery life: up to 22.75 hours” • Fast charge: ~50% in 45 minutes • 65W ultra compact GaN USB C adapter • 1.28 kg, 10.6 mm thin • Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (2 nm process) Bottom line: The OmniBook Ultra 14 (2026) is a confident step forward for HP’s thin and light line. The redesign is meaningful, the 3K OLED upgrade is transformative, and Intel’s Ultra platform finally feels like a complete, well orchestrated solution. For mobile professionals, students, and hybrid workers, it stands out as one of the most balanced ultraportables of the year. What surprised me most is how much advancement HP delivered in a 14 inch form factor.

The HP Omnibook Ultra with Copilot is HP’s new line of ultraslim laptops that compete against that slim laptop named after a fruit. Released in two variants namely one with an X9 processor and 32Gb RAM and another with a Core Ultra 7 chip with 16Gb of RAM. This review is for the Core Ultra 7 variant. This Omnibook is a 14-inch laptop that sports an OLED display which has a 3K display (2880 x 1800 resolution) at 120Hz for a smooth video display. It is quite bright having 1,100 nits meaning the display is topnotch. As mentioned earlier, this is the Core Ultra 7 which is faster than the older i7. It has 16Gb RAM which is now the standard in personal computing and it also comes with a generous 1TB of storage. Given that storage is now at a premium due to AI, this is what I would describe as a “perk” for this laptop. And speaking of AI, this laptop is also AI powered. Given that, this is a speed demon. And with that this laptop is perfect for media creation and mid-tier gaming. The combination of the Core Ultra 7 chip and AI functionality also means that it can compete with gaming PCs even without a dedicated GPU. Then again this is AI powered meaning it has an NPU. Due to this, the laptop boasts of a 22-hour battery life. So far I have performed only one battery cycle and clearly it wasn’t 22 hours. This remains to be seen though. Aside from having 3K resolution, if I may add, is that this laptop is touchscreen capable. Now this may be divisive for some as this not a flip laptop meaning it has no tablet mode. This translates to the laptop being limited to having quick signature capabilities and the convenience of doing presentations without need for a mouse. The main downside really is it is not suitable for illustrations. Personally, I find this limiting as my other laptop is also an HP but it is the flip version and I find tablet mode very convenient. Being an ultraslim laptop, this Omnibook has three Thunderbolt ports. There are no HDMI ports, USB A ports and not even a built-in micro-SD card reader. Likewise it does not have an ethernet port but I understand this is Wi-Fi 7 capable for what it’s worth. One thing I’ve noticed though is that there is a lot of bloatware. While these are not very obvious, but when memory diagnostics are run, used memory is already at 72 percent upon start-up. In comparison, my other HP laptop only has 48 percent used memory upon startup. Definitely, I will make a clean install of Windows one of these days. And lastly, another gripe of mine is that the keyboard is not backlit. A laptop at this price point should also have at least a lighted keyboard. Overall, this laptop is a solid performer despite its quirks, If those are fine with you then this laptop will be a decent choice for you,

HP Omnibook Ultra 14 Review Let me begin this review by saying that my first impression of the HP laptop is that it is a great example of industrial design and construction. The Silk Sand color is beautiful and the sandblasted aluminum chassis feels nice and makes fingerprints essentially invisible. It truly has to be seen and touched to be fully appreciated. It is lightweight, at under three pounds, and it feels solid and sturdy. The screen of this laptop is a 14.0 inch 3k OLED panel, with a variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. This gives it all the advantages of OLED like deep blacks and high contrast, but it will use more battery than a lower resolution LCD especially with HDR video content with up to 1100 nits brightness. The screen makes the HP a great device for YouTube, Netflix and other video content. As an added bonus it is also a touchscreen! The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and the 1Tb SSD provide a snappy, no lag experience while performing basic modern computing tasks. I am not a gamer, and this laprop is not a gaming focused machine, so I can't really say more about that aspect. I do photo editing, and this device is fine for that. The webcam and microphones are good, and the camera has AI features: auto framing, background blur, and eye contact. The speakers are fine, especially for the ultrabook laptop category. The HP settings app does provide an equalizer to tailor the speaker sound to some extent, and the app also has settings over and above the standard Windows settings. The last area I will comment on is battery usage. Over the course of my testing, I have seen an average of eight hours of screen on time for mixed use cases and about nine hours of YouTube streaming at 30% brightness (which sounds low but is actually a quite useable level in most cases). The price you pay for the bright, crisp OLED screen is unfortunately a shorter battery life. I would say that I recall just a few years back I was lucky to see five hours screen time, so I see this as a pretty good result. Of course your results will be different since no two people use their computers alike. Charging time from 0 to 100 is approximatly two hours. The included 65 watt GaN compact charger is very good. The haptic trackpad of the Omnibook is excellent. It is large and of couse as you would expect is made from glass. The back-lit keyboard is okay, but like most thin ultrabook laptops it needs more key travel to be truly great. Quick Summary Design 5/5 Fit & Finish 5/5 Screen 5/5 Speakers 4/5 Speed 5/5 Battery/Charging 3/5 Webcam 5/5 Microphones 4/5 Trackpad 5/5 Keyboard 3/5

I am a sucker for laptops both large and small. I use large, powerful laptops for gaming, coding and video editing and smaller laptops for in field use or keep it in the front of my car for immediate use due to their small size and battery life. I currently use an Asus Vivobook Ultra 185 atm, but it is a bit too big to just "toss" in a bag and go and not be noticed or felt so I decided to give the HP Omnibook Ultra 14 a try and see how that stacks up. I have to give it to HP, they put the 'm' in minimalist packaging and I like it that way for home/business class devices. You get the laptop, power adapter, power cord (USB-C to USB-A) and that's about it. The Omnibook Ultra is small, sleek and very compact. I would say this is about as small as I'm willing to go size wise and still feel I'm retaining the level of acceptability both keyboard and screen size wise. Setup is straight forward and plenty of updates (including crucial ME, firmware and BIOS) are awaiting you once on the Windows 11 desktop. There is the normal cluster of bloatware (We meet again McAfee!) and numerous HP specific pieces of software installed. The display is lights out gorgeous as expected. 3k resolution on a 14" 1100 nit OLED display results in everything being super sharp and clear. The touch screen functionality is responsive and easy to use. I have a few robotic Pi projects I work on and instead of having to hold the laptop and press the keys I just tap the screen or tap and drag with my finger for directional control. Keyboard is spacious with large keys. As always with these super thin and lights, I do wish there was a touch more travel but that is a trade off to be expected. It is backlit and very easy to see. For such a small laptop, the touchpad is large and easy to use. It was more than enough responsive. This and the touch display makes targeted input a breeze. Power wise, this is pushing a brand new Intel Ultra 7 356h which on paper is packing the same amount of cores and underlining processing power as all its older siblings including the X9 388h. If CPU power is of concern, the 356h is the same as the 388h just clocked slightly slower as it shows in benchmarks they are very close. GPU wise, while this is using some newer Arc GPU technology, only with the X9 chips are you getting the much more powerful Intel Arc B390 but the GPU power of this Omnibook is more than enough for basic day to day tasks including some light CPU/GPU render work. 1TB of storage is more than enough to get you going and while it only packs 16GB of memory, it is running at a very fast 8533 speed. If you need 32GB and/or want the much more powerful Arc B390 graphics, HP does offer an upgraded model that is identical to this one just packing the X9 388H and 32GB of memory for ~20% more. Kudos to HP for giving options as always. Wi-Fi is fast and speedy, but for some reason it refused to stay connected to my cable modem router and kept disconnecting. Maybe an incompatibility somewhere as I've never had this problem with my other laptops so I ended up having to use my secondary router to keep a connection and all was well. I tried the webcam and as expected, I was underwhelmed. For a very good picture when using zoom and teams, you almost always have to go external webcam these days. The internal webcam will get the job done though. It just won't have the best picture quality depending on your needs. I love the multiple TB4 ports and I had no problems having my Sandisk Extreme 2TB external drive hit its rated speeds. Aesthetically and ergonomically, it is so easy to toss in my messenger and project bags. It really is about the size of a standard rule notebook and with excellent battery life I can literally use it all day for my needs no problem. Out in the field, I didn't even bother taking the power adapter after a couple days. I stopped by our local Barnes and Nobles for a latte and to work on a coding project and to jot down some notes and the small compact size and VERY bright screen made it easy to use on the small table and to see even with the brighter lights in the cafe area. Same as a quick stop at Starbucks too. This thing is just meant for the field. So much to love, but there are a few things that are not so much to love. I'm not a fan of the overall build quality. For this price, I expect it to look and feel premium and it does not. Sturdy enough yes, but nothing that oozes quality of build. I wish it came with a more powerful iGPU. The Ultra 7 356H packs 4 Xe3 cores while the Ultra X7 version has the B390 version packing 3x the GPU power with 12 Xe3 cores. 3x the GPU iGPU power is a literal game changer and would have made this little spitfire a decent entry level gaming laptop too on top of all its other perks. The power adapter is odd. It is long and tube shaped causing it to protrude from the wall. The weight distribution out versus down causes it to slowly work its way out of the socket consistently unless you have a tighter socket if using a standard wall socket. On the plus side, on a power strip, it allows it to work into tight spaces if the other sockets are shared. Luckily it uses standard USB-C charging so you can pick and choose exactly what type of charger you want. I could complain about the price, but with current market conditions it is what it is. Overall, even with the few shortcomings, I really like the HP Omnibook Ultra and my Asus Vivo Ultra 9 is officially retired from duty and replace with this little gem.

This is an excellent work computer. It is snappy, compact, lightweight, has long battery life, a gorgeous 3K OLED screen, and comfortable keyboard. It does everything that you would want to and more for a daily use workload. It is also very well designed and has an appealing look and feel to it, with a lightly bronzed aluminum finish, laser etched logos, and the matte sandblaster metal is pleasing to the palms while typing on it and stays much cleaner than other devices I have used. It is very thin, easy to carry, logs in quickly with the windows hello capable camera that has a privacy slider built in, and the touch screen and multi touch track pad make navigating menus easy. This is by no means a gaming computer, as it does not have discrete graphics, but the core Ultra 7 makes quick work of general tasks such as word processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and all of the above simultaneously. It has 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports that can all be used to charge or plug in external devices such as a monitor or other peripherals. Wifi 7 means gigabit speeds wirelessly for incredible internet performance on my network. Bluetooth performance for my external mouse and keyboard is also excellent. Sound quality is phenomenal for its size as well, it produces substantially more high-def sound than I initially thought possible. Overall, the purpose for which this laptop is intended is where it excels, and it is so light and portable that it makes everything that much better when on the go. Its only real negatives are that it only has 3 USB ports, and they are all the same type C meaning adapters are required for older peripherals. I appreciate having 1TB of internal storage but acknowledge that it is not expandable so it is a good thing that at least it has a decent amount. I have never noticed any slowdown with anything I have done on this machine so far, it is a powerhouse. HP is doing good things these days and I am very impressed with this laptop in particular. It is already making my job easier and that is what I needed.

Amazing laptop. Its super thin and brushed metal, it makes it feel sturdy and great to carry around. The finish quality is superb. Being that thing it only has 3 type C USB ports (not full type A or full ethernet port) that also support charging and thunderbolt. Part of the thinness is the amazing OLED screen. Its superb, the resolution is 3K (2880 x 1800), so its super sharp and the blacks are inky real blacks. This makes also the contrast and color reproduction amazing. A plus is the screen is touch, so you can operate it with your fingers (the touchpad is also big, and super responsive). One CON, is that the screen does not fold completely over, kind of to use the laptop in "tablet mode", kind of a miss since its touch, would have been great as the laptop is so thin. The keyboard is very responsive and your typical chiclet type, but have some nice clicky feel to them, oh, and it is also backlit, so you can see the keys in the dark. Performance wise, its snappy and fast. The Intel CPU has 16 threads, it also has an NPU to assist with Ai and an integrated Intel ARC GPU. Its also super power efficient, on my daily usage I barely find me charging it every two days at night. The ARC GPU is good and enough for some light gaming like indie games or some light games at low settings. Its an amazing laptop for work, but can be also used greatly at home or for school.

Looks abound with this quick, ultra-portable, ultra-PC! HP is trying to impress with its newest notebook pc, the Omnibook Ultra. It's clad in this soft finish, champagne colored shell with mirror side trim and etched model name; very attractive at any angle. This premium looking device doesn't just run skin deep; it's packed with high end features most people will be clamoring for. The most obvious of which is the OLED screen with 3k resolution, a great choice for an ultra-portable due to its minimal energy requirements and maximum contrast and black levels. Pictures and videos are crisp and vibrant, with the blue light filter decreasing eye strain. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, though I've noticed the sharp edges bothering my wrists when typing for extended periods. The backlighting for the keyboard appears to have just on or off, it doesn't change when you press it multiple times. The screen has a reflective touch layer that juts out 2mm on profile when compared to my Galaxybook. The Intel EVO chipset is fast and multitask capable with my only gripe being a built-in graphics processor with up to 9Gb of shared memory. Though I haven't noticed any issues with video editing or playing movies. I like the physical privacy slider for the 5mp camera, so you know it's off rather than wondering if somebody's watching. It's certainly more edgy compared to the Galaxybook, from the sides to the screen making the screen look bigger and sharper in some way. The blue light on the power button is constantly illuminated and it's especially noticeable at night. Battery life is really good, I got 11hrs over 5 days of intermittent usage, comparable to units with the more efficient (but less powerful) Qualcomm processor. This is a great, very sturdy, stylish, very portable notebook PC that does everything students or people with travelling occupations would look for.

We looked around for a no bells and whistles laptop for our kid to bring to college. It’s strictly for class work…. No gaming, no social media… just for notes, class work etc… Since we already have gaming etc we looked for a reasonably priced yet reliable company. Best Buy had a nice sale going on and delivery was fast. Works great! Easy to set up, lightweight. We may get a mouse but it really isn’t necessary since the built in pad is quite large.

Pros: lightweight, solid build and great screen. Cons: keyboard is just okay, and it would be nice to have some anti-glare tech on the screen

This HP computer is beautifully made and every detail is so well thought out. The chamfered edges make it easy to rest your wrist on it while typing. The cutout at the bottom of the trackpad makes it easy to open. There is no real flex on the keyboard. The sliding door to hide the camera is great. The centered trackpad is also nice. The sound is really great out of the speakers in person. However, not so good out of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Faraway and tinny. The sound from using Bluetooth with very good headphones is much better on my old HP Spectre 360 than the 14” Omnibook Ultra 7. I don't like a separate number pad and I'm glad it's not there. I wanted nicely built and simple. The computer has not heated up in the two weeks I've had it. The 3X OLED screen is gorgeous. 14 inches makes it portable. I'm not a gamer and this computer is for my everyday use, as well as using it to stream videos… which went very well with an adapter using an HDMI cable into my TV. What didn’t go well? The setup was an infinite loop. A grainy looking setup with small letters. Setup program needs major update. It did not recognize my Microsoft ID or Password. I had to do a hard reset on the computer, because it literally got stuck and froze up. After that, it decided my ID and Password were worthy. If you are not into this kind of messy setup, have Best Buy help set you up. There are glitches in the setup program. I did not like the bloatware that came with the computer, which I uninstalled, including Copilot, which is an app. It was too bloated and it took me a week to get the bloatware off and set it up the way I wanted. I worked on it every night for a week... Chasing after too many pop-up windows with messages I did not want. So much of the bloatware was so useless and annoying. Too many questions from Copilot. I didn’t need that. It nearly made me return the computer. I was lucky, that within my return period, I went back and got the sale price. Best Buy is great that way. I did purchase a 2-year guarantee, which given the sale price, made buying this computer an easy choice. An easy choice, because I was ready to return it, given the price I paid pre-sale. I went with the U7 Intel chip and the 16GB of RAM. I didn’t feel like I needed more RAM or the U9 chip. This suits me fine and is fast enough, as RAM is faster today than it used to be and a clock speed of 4.7 GHz is fine. This doesn’t overheat, which my last computer did… a lot. I took a star off for the messy glitchy old looking setup program. Too much bloatware that made it hard to use the computer at times. Messages popping up everywhere and needing a week of nights to get it all under control… as well as a headphone jack sound that I’m not crazy about. I do recommend this computer on a really good sale, but not at full price.