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

Absolutely love my new HP OmniBook X! The 16” 2K OLED touchscreen is stunning, it’s super fast with the Intel Core Ultra processor, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD make everything smooth. Great Copilot+ features too!

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.

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.

To say that the previous generation HP OmniBook was a disappointment would be a gross understatement--but not this one. This OmniBook lives up to the hype with a beautiful OLED screen, scorching processing speed, great storage and memory, and decent portability. You can skip this paragraph if you're not interested in the issues with the last generation OmniBook. I really place responsibility for the disappointment in that generation with Intel. The previous OmniBook had Intel's 2nd generation of Ultra processors, which had production split between two facilities--Intel and TSMC. The problem was that the 2nd generation Ultra chips used two different architectures--and if your laptop had a chip from the older architecture, the processing speeds were really no different than the 1st generation Ultra chips. The tables and advertising from Intel was nothing short of confusing. This OmniBook features the latest Intel architecture--Panther Lake. While not as confusing of a release as the previous generation, this generation of Ultra processors does still require some understanding of the chip naming nomenclature. One of the big advantages of Panther Lake is the integration of Intel's new ARC graphics. However, in order to get the best ARC graphics (B390), you need to have a processor with the X before the number; otherwise you are getting the much slower ARC graphics. This OmniBook comes with the Ultra X7, meaning it has the best ARC graphics, which arguably is as fast as the nVidia RTX 4050 dedicated video card. This means playing a good number of games at decent resolutions and frame rates is not out of the question. I have not played any games on this laptop, but I have read a number of very reputable articles where the authors have--and they were nothing short of impressed. OK, enough Geek Speak. The HP OmniBook is a very solidly built laptop. Removing it from the packaging, it has a good amount of heft, despite its thin profile. The laptop and power supply weigh in at 5 lb, 3.8 oz, making it heavier than most portables, but for a 16" laptop, still reasonably easy to fit into a backpack and carry around. The power supply is 100W and measures about 2" X 2.5" X 1". What I really appreciate about the power supply is that is has a retractable plug. A really nice touch for portability and storage. With normal computing, I had the battery last well over eight hours, and that was with a good amount of large data set processing. Powering on the OmniBook, the OLED screen (at 2K resolution) is bright and crisp, with vibrant colors and a deep contrast between blacks and whites. Updating the system required several reboots and about an hour, so be patient. The BIOS firmware updates take the longest and result in a completely black screen lasting a few minutes--so don't get concerned. Just let it do its thing. After getting rid of some bloatware (HP has gotten better with this), I immediately ran GeekBench to measure system performance. I kept my numbers from the last generation OmniBook, and it came in at 2369 for single core, 10443 for multi-core, and graphics at 27130. Get ready. This OmniBook clocked in at 2897 / 16668 / 56666. I mean, wowsers! What a jump in performance! While "lab" numbers are one thing, I can attest that this OmniBook felt fast. Scrolling through graphics-heavy Chrome tabs was flawless, and processing of large data files in Minitab Statistical Software and Excel was blazingly fast. For connection ports, the OmniBook has a USB-A and headphone jack port on the left side, and then another USB-A, 2 USB-C (one being Thunderbolt), and HDMI on the right side. With the USB-A ports, I saw data transfer rates around 40 MBPS, which was as expected. The keyboard features a lattice design, meaning there are no spaces between the keys. If you've not had a keyboard like this before, it does taking some getting used to at first. But pretty soon it is old hat and it adds to the modern look of the design. I do a bit of data entry, so I appreciate the full number pad on the right side of the keyboard. The speakers are up-facing, which allows better sound transmission than some smaller laptops with down-facing speakers. While the audio was not mind-blowing, it was still very, very good--with ample bass and loudness without any tinniness. The camera is also very good--again, not the best I've ever had, but way far from the worst. Images were crisp with good color saturation and contrast. I do think the OmniBook is priced slightly too high compared to its competitors. At $1599, this laptop would be a great deal. At $1999, it makes me think twice about shopping other brands. For the goods the laptop boasts, the price is OK. Overall, this is a very nice laptop. Solid build quality, a great OLED screen, Panther Lake Ultra X7 performance (still saying wow to this one), a large 1TB of storage and 32GB of RAM make the OmniBook X a really great laptop for a vast number of users.