HP - OmniBook X – 16” 2K OLED Touchscreen Laptop – Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 2026 – 32GB Memory – 1TB SSD – Copilot+ PC - Meteor Silver

The HP OmniBook X laptop is an impressive piece of technology that is functional, well built, and packed with useful features for everyday tasks. During my time with it, I have come to appreciate the robust build quality, and the powerful specs that allow me to tackle any project I am working on. As with most tech products these days, the first thing you will notice about this laptop is the packaging and unboxing experience. HP has done a solid job of making sure this process is enjoyable, and showcases how well the laptop has been secured for travel. Once everything was unboxed, a couple of things caught my attention. First, the power adapter is very small and compact, which is a breath of fresh air from most large laptop power supplies. It uses a USB-C connector, so it fits in well with all modern tech. Second, this 16” laptop uses an all-aluminum construction, and weighs approximately 4.5 pounds, so it doesn’t feel too heavy for a large-screen laptop. I was immediately impressed with the cool-to-the-touch aluminum, which definitely feels premium. Upon opening up the HP, you are greeted with a couple of very cool things. The first item is the 2K OLED touchscreen, which looks phenomenal with any content you throw at it. The second item is the full-size keyboard, WITH an included ten-key. While I do not do much work that required a dedicated numerical keypad, if you do accounting work, or work with numbers, this is an amazing feature to have. As for this keyboard, the keys feel great to use, with a good amount of travel, and a satisfying click when they engage. There is an LED backlight for the keyboard, which can be quickly adjusted with a dedicated button at the top of the keyboard. Powering up the OmniBook X was quick, and the Windows 11 set up process was painless. It takes a bit of time, but this seems to be the case regardless of tech specs or what computer you are using. And speaking of tech specs, this HP has some very impressive tech inside. It uses: - Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 Processor - Intel Arc B390 Graphics - 32 Gigabytes of RAM - 1 TB SSD of storage - 2048 x 1280 OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits of brightness What does this mean for daily use? Well, I found this laptop to be extremely competent, and capable of handling any task I could think of. I did not notice any slow-down while doing things like browsing the web with multiple tabs open; watching videos; or running photo and video editing software. I typically use my laptop for school (graduate school) and work purposes, as well as leisure activities, where I watch content on streaming sites/YouTube, listen to music, and work on video editing software. Additionally, I have used the Microsoft suite of office programs, and they have run flawlessly, though I expected them to, considering the specs. The OmniBook does have CoPilot capabilities, although I do not spend too much time with these features. If you are into AI things like image generation, then these can be fun, but I have found them to be of limited use as of right now. One thing I have not spent much time doing with the OmniBook is gaming. I have played some of my old favorites, like Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas, and they ran smoothly, but these are not “modern” games. I haven’t tested anything as demanding as Cyberpunk 2077, just because I do not feel like this is a true gaming laptop. That being said, the OmniBook might do surprisingly well at running more demanding, current-generation titles, but I have not actually tested this performance. Some other things I wanted to mention about the OmniBook: - The touchscreen is awesome! It works great, with no lag, and is a nice feature to have. - This laptop uses 1 Thunderbolt 4 port, 1 DisplayPort 2.1, and 1 HDMI 2.1 for displays, and also includes 1 USB-C, and 2 USB-A ports. Overall, a nice selection of ports, and some good options for daily use scenarios. - The lithium-ion battery is rated for 19 hours, and I’d say this is pretty accurate. It definitely lasts long enough for a full day of heavy use, and charges relatively quickly with the included adapter. - The meteor-silver aluminum finish is NOT a fingerprint magnet, which may not matter to some, but is a huge plus for me. - The webcam has a built-in privacy slider, which is a feature that should be standard on all laptops, in my opinion. The OmniBook X from HP is a great choice for someone who needs a powerful laptop, that won’t be left behind by constantly improving technology. With its impressive specs, it ensures that your PC is equipped with tech that will allow it to work flawlessly well into the future. I have been thoroughly impressed with the performance, the build quality, and the inclusion of thoughtful features and high-end technology. If you are looking for your next powerhouse of a laptop, the HP OmniBook X 16” 2K OLED Touchscreen Laptop is the one to check out!

This is a nice all-around workstation/computer. Its great for daily tasks, running AI models locally, and even some gaming. In my experience HP has made some solid laptops, and this Omnibook is no exception. Its hardware is well built and performs strongly. Getting 32GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive, and the latest mobile CPU from Intel coming in with 16 cores sets you up with a strong device to work with, which is part of the reason I chose this one. Starting off, I will say the laptop is heavier than I expected. Its not bad heavy, but I’m guessing the large battery is probably where the extra weight comes in. With all the specs I already mentioned, this thing runs smooth. I’ve been using it daily for the past week, including setup, and it can handle multitasking easily. My goals were to take advantage of the unified memory with AI, be able to handle light to medium gaming, and of course handle my day to day tasks which including managing projects, day trading, and my side business. This is officially the first computer that takes advantage of my Wifi 7 network in my home, making the speed and range quite nice. Ran a speed test on my network and got 573 Mbps down and 386 Mbps up. The ports on the device are typically enough for your average user, 4 USB (2-A and 2-C), however I do wish there was an ethernet port, otherwise its plentiful. The keyboard gives me mixed emotions, I am happy they have a num pad on it, but I think because of this the keyboard layout is a bit tight and takes some getting used to type on. There is also missing the right CTRL button, which I’m used to using on my desktop. There are several backlit options to choose from including how bright and how long you want the lights turned on. The keyboard is sturdy and like I said the hardware is well-built, so pressing down on the keyboard doesn’t push it down/inward like you see on some laptops. I like the option to run some local LLM’s (AI models) on here because of the privacy and wanting to save a monthly fee, so the 32GB was a big draw for me. I’ve ran 3 different models on here, and had some good success. I get around 20 tokens per second response time, using some of the better models like Qwen 3.6 and Gemma 4. I also decided to try out some gaming even though I didn’t buy this computer for that, normally I would use a gaming specific laptop. I installed No Rest for the Wicked, and it worked just fine getting me around 60 FPS. Which leads me to my next thing, the graphics/screen...boy did it look great! The OLED screen is fantastic and you get those rich colors popping out. The game typically has a lot of dark scenes or areas, which OLED’s perform very well on, and it amazed me. I love the OLED glossy screens, makes everything look so much better IMO. I personally would have traded in the touch screen for a higher resolution display, but thats just because I don’t use a touchscreen. Speakers sound good too, they are unique as the sound comes more from the bottom, rather than on the top or sides. I haven’t noticed any air flow coming out or around me either, which is nice not having hot air blown towards me. Even when doing heavy work, the fans don’t get that loud. Some thoughtful design went into this device. I’ve been using the Face Unlock feature through Windows Hello and it works quickly and accurately, even in darker areas. System boots up or wakes up from sleep speedily. Battery seems to have some good life while using the backlit keyboard and having my screen brightness the same level as plugged in. Charges quick too, I went from 16% battery to 50% in 25 min. Overall this is a pretty solid computer that runs exceptionally well. The only 2 small downsides I discussed for me would be the weight and getting used to the keyboard. Otherwise it performs like a performance workstation should, and can handle a variety of tasks and applications simultaneously. The icing on it is the beautiful display, which somehow makes my desktop OLED monitor look dull! I’ve heard good things about this Intel CPU and it has not disappointed yet. I have attached a screenshot of the game with the resource overlay at the top along with my network speed test for reference.

This HP OmniBook X - 16" 2048x1280 (2K) OLED Touchscreen Laptop offers lots of power thanks to its Intel Core Ultra X7 high-end mobile processor and the integrated Intel Panther Lake graphics card (iGPU), Intel Arc B390. With 32GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, it is ideal for creatives, photo hobbyists, developers, AI users, multitaskers, and the "casual gamer". This one is incredibly fast at tasks that can use many CPU cores (up to 16!) at once (i.e., not just one), which is ideal for heavy productivity workloads such as video rendering, simulation, prototype building, software compilation, and gaming. It is pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, which Setup will take you around 2 hours, including download & install of >50 updates. The good news is that I did not encounter any failures during the many installs. Once you have completed the initial setup, check for additional updates in [Settings - Windows Updates - Check for Updates] and run the pre-installed HP Support app to install two more updates. Many 1-month trials are pre-installed or installable, such as McAfee Antivirus, Office 365, Xbox Game Pass, and various Adobe software (see screen capture). Tip: If you try to uninstall McAfee Antivirus, you'll be prompted to provide a reason and offered a $9.99 upgrade offer that extends virus protection for an entire year. [ PROS - Things I liked and appreciated ] - A gorgeous, bright (400 nits) and high screen resolution (2048x1280) 16" OLED display at 120 Hz and excellent touchscreen responsiveness; delivers flicker-free and maximum sharpness and accuracy of colors and contrast, as well as deep blacks - Solid, sturdy aluminum chassis with a premium feel - Excellent CPU and iGPU performance - Front-Facing Speakers - Battery life of up to 19 hours per charge (typical use is good for at least 9 hours) - Comes with a foldable and small footprint 100W Charger (UBS-C); use the included one or any other that delivers at least 65W but not more than 100W (charged fine with a 65W Adapter, though not as fast, of course) - Thunderbolt 4 support, which port you can use to connect to an external docking station if you need more high-speed ports and monitor ports (comes with 1 x HDMI, 1 x (USB-C) Thunderbolt 4, 2 x USB-A, and an additional USB-C port) - Backlit full-size keyboard (feels good to the soft touch) - Quiet cooling (when needed) [ CONS - Only a few ] - The display viewing angle is centered; it is not anti-reflective (see provided picture) - Better sound; it's rather flat; no particular bass - Windows 11 setup is time-intensive; no permanent productivity software is provided; however, there are one-month free trials for Office 365, McAfee antivirus, and various Adobe software [ Verdict ] I would highly recommend this laptop to productivity users and students alike. 5 stars.

HP - OmniBook X – 16” 2K OLED Touchscreen Laptop – Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 2026 – 32GB Memory – 1TB SSD – Copilot+ PC The HP Omnibook X 16” has a sturdy design and exhibits minimal flex with a strong display hinge that supports the touchscreen without wobbling. Build quality is respectable, being all aluminum, but it comes off as a fairly plain design with some noticeable quirks. It has a hefty chassis of 4.6 lbs, but somehow it seems heavier, and the unit is better suited as a mobile workstation than an easy-to-tote laptop. The small power brick is always a nice feature, but the 6.8 ft USB-C to USB-C cord for it is a little short for my taste. Though there is plenty of real estate on the Omnibook the ports are all crammed in a small area of the right side near the top and a couple on the left side near the top. The left side has a USB-2 port and a headset connector while the right side has a USB-2, a full-size HDMI 2.1 port, and two USB-C ports (1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1). It would have been nice to have a USB-C port on the left side. It has Bluetooth 6.0 built-in. And WiFi 7. The speakers are typical for a laptop and decent, and I chose to use some high-end headsets when I wanted real quality sound They narrowed the keys on the keyboard and bumped them slightly to the left to fit in a full keypad. It may take a little practice to get comfortable with the key spacing. The keys are backlit, but when the lighting is off, the contrast between the keys and their low-contrast letters is difficult to read. The keys are comfortable, with a decent feel and adequate travel. There is a nice, responsive touchpad with reliable clicks across most of the pad. The built-in mic is fine for when you are in a pinch for a video meeting. The 16-inch display panel features a 2K, 2048×1280 OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. While the refresh rate is satisfactory, the 2K resolution limits sharpness. For improved clarity, QHD+ (3.2K) or 4K UHD would be preferable. Text and fine details may appear soft, especially during programming or spreadsheet tasks. The OLED provides deep blacks and vibrant colors, with over 400 nits of brightness, 500 nits on HDR. However, when on battery in Best Power Efficiency mode, which dims the edges, it can be quite distracting. Additionally, the panel shows a noticeable screen-door effect where pixel structure is visible on light backgrounds. Coupled with the glossy finish and reflections in bright settings, this detracts from the nicety of an OLED display. There isn’t a stylus with the machine, and the hinge doesn’t allow for the machine to be a two-in-one or to lay the display flat. The HP 5MP IR Camera with High Dynamic Range Switch capabilities and 16:10 aspect ratio is a nice feature. The camera has a manual shutter for privacy and is of sufficient quality to work as a facial recognition for biometric access. There is no fingerprint reader. The video conferencing quality is quite good. The machine has 32GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 1.9GHz processor with Intel AI Boost (50 NPU TOPS), enabling it to run Windows 11 Copilot Plus. Integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics is used instead of a dedicated graphics setup, which is sufficient for some mid-level games and adequate for video editing. Cooling is adequate, with only some downthrottling under heavy graphics and CPU usage during intensive gaming. When it does get hot you notice the heat is concentrated near the number pad on the right. Normal operation is generally a cool and quit experience. Battery life is approximately 10 to 19Hours worth of video playback and the fast charge allows for charging to go from 0 to 50% in approximately 30 minutes when the computer is in shutdown mode with the included 100W GaN charger. I would consider this a mid-level laptop (mobile workstation) with a pretty high performance level. With a RAM shortage, this will likely remain at a higher price as long as the shortage persists.

This laptop features a classic, understated design. The matte gray finish and subtle branding give it a professional look, and the rounded edges make it comfortable to handle. Build quality is solid overall: the keyboard deck shows minimal flex, and the lid stays in place with very little wobble. At over 4.5 lbs., however, it’s on the heavier side, which hurts portability. The rubber feet are also a bit slick, causing the laptop to slide on smooth surfaces. Port selection is fair: 2 USB‑A ports, 2 USB‑C ports (one with Thunderbolt), HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The USB‑C ports are located only on the right side, and having one on the left would have made charging more convenient. There’s no card reader, but you do get Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi‑Fi 7 for future‑proof connectivity. I appreciate the inclusion of a full-size keyboard with a number pad on a laptop this size. It does take some adjustment, though—the no‑gap layout, left‑leaning main deck, and oversized number pad shift the typing feel. Still, key travel is responsive, and the three‑stage backlighting is a nice touch. The springboard-style trackpad isn’t glass, but it’s generously sized and handles gestures well. The OLED touchscreen is a highlight. Colors are vibrant, HDR content looks fantastic, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and app switching feel incredibly smooth. I do wish the resolution were higher for a 16‑inch display, as it’s limited to 2048×1280 (16:10). Brightness is also just average at around 400–500 nits. Performance is surprisingly strong. The Pantherlake Ultra X7 358H CPU paired with the ARC B390 integrated GPU delivers more power than expected. With 32GB of shared memory, multitasking, heavy web use, and video consumption are effortless. Even modern games run at medium settings with decent frame rates at 1080p, and older or indie titles can hit the full 120fps. The 1TB SSD is fast, and the built‑in 50‑TOPS NPU enables on‑device AI features. Battery life is acceptable. I averaged about 8 hours during my typical workflow at 70% brightness in balanced mode, with more possible in energy‑saving settings. The 5MP webcam is perfectly adequate for video calls, and the AI enhancements—background effects, HDR adjustments—add value. Microphone pickup is clear with effective noise suppression. The speakers sound clean but, like most laptops, lack low‑end depth. Overall, the HP OmniBook X is an impressive machine. I would wholeheartedly recommend it at its original price. Given current industry shortages and pricing fluctuations, it may still be worth considering depending on your needs and budget.