HP - OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 - Copilot+ PC - 16" 2K Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  A Great All-Around Laptop!

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  The OmniBook X Flip is a great all-around 2-in-1 laptop. With its powerful Intel Ultra Core 7 processor and an Intel Arc 140V integrated GPU, this laptop can do it all. From simple tasks like word processing, web browsing, watching films, to some more task-heavy tasks like some light gaming. This laptop is a versatile piece of tech that is great for a student or a business professional who requires that extra processing power or tablet capabilities. This is my review of the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop. Read on to learn about some Pros and Cons of the OmniBook X! *TLDR at the bottom ========= IN THE BOX/SET-UP: So, what’s in the box? A laptop that is neatly wrapped in a soft cover, a 65W USB-C charger with a nice, braided cable, and some documentation. Setup is straightforward. It is your typical Windows 11 out-of-the-box experience. I typically go through the laptop and delete any bloatware or apps I won’t ever use before setting up my stuff. There were some bloatware applications like McAfee and some intrusive HP apps, but overall, I do appreciate that the laptop did not have a lot of bloatware preinstalled. ========= DESIGN/SPECS: The OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop sports a nice matte black color (HP calls it Eclipse Gray, but the color appears black). I love the matte black color, and while the cover is a fingerprint magnet, I’ve noticed that the keyboard doesn’t leave much of an oily finger residue compared to some other laptops I have used. The keys on the keyboard are significantly larger compared to some other keys I have used in the past. It did take a little bit of getting used to the size and travel distance of these keys. There is also no number pad. I prefer a number pad, but it is not a deal breaker for me. Like the keyboard, the trackpad is very large. The large trackpad was somewhat cumbersome when I was typing, and suddenly, my wrist accidentally clicked down on the trackpad or moved the mouse pointer. Something I like about this laptop is the number of available ports for your different peripherals. The laptop has 2 USB-A 3.1, 1 USB-C 3.1, 1 Thunderbolt 4, 1 AUX, and 1 HDMI. Finally, a major selling point is the touchscreen display. The touchscreen can be used in many ways. It is responsive, but there are certain areas where your clicking will need to be more precise (e.g., closing a Chrome tab because sometimes the touch does not register). There is no stylus, but at this price point, I strongly think one should have been included. The OmniBook X contains some powerful internals. An Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a decent internal GPU (Intel Arc 140V), 16GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD. ========= PERFORMANCE: I was able to use the OmniBook X in a variety of situations over the past couple of days. I work in IT and was able to stress test its business capabilities there. I also played some video games and watched a couple of movies/live events in tablet mode. Finally, I ran several benchmark software programs. I will first cover the benchmark software. The first one I ran was 3D Mark. This was used to test out the laptop’s gaming capabilities. While this is not marketed as a gaming computer, the OmniBook X is capable of light gaming. PC Mark was used to test out the computer’s capabilities with modern office applications like Word, video conferencing software, web browsing, data processing, etc., and Cinebench was used to test out the computer’s CPU rendering. The scores for these benchmark applications can be seen below. 3D Mark Steel Nomad Light Score: 3114 PC Mark Overall Score: 4604 *Individual scores for a specific application in the PC Mark image Cinebench CPU (Multi Core): 8813 CPU (Single Core): 1860 The benchmarks say this is an excellent office computer that can handle many process-heavy tasks, such as video processing or running virtual machines. A student who uses Premiere Pro or AutoCAD will find that this laptop is great at handling these process-heavy applications. On the other hand, the OmniBook X’s gaming capabilities aren’t ideal, but can be used for light gaming. I played a variety of games, from FPS games like Black Ops 6 to some newer games like Expedition 33. I was also able to play some lighter games like Stumble Guys, which the laptop handled extremely well. The display has a max refresh rate of 60Hz, which is okay for casual gaming. In Stumble Guys, I was able to max out the refresh rate. On B06, I got an average of 58 FPS on basic settings. Not ideal for competitive gameplay, but for casuals, it should be okay. On Expedition 33, the OmniBook X did struggle significantly. I had to set all graphic settings to low, and even on low, I was averaging 33 FPS. Overall, the OmniBook X handles office tasks exceptionally and can handle some video games okay. ========= FEATURES/OTHER NOTES: The following lists some features and other notes I have about the OmniBook X. - Built-in speakers are surprisingly good, but the lows are lacking - The minimal amount of Bezels makes the display appear larger - Built-in camera is good, the Poly Camera Pro app helps enhance your video calls and allows video effects - The 400 nits screen brightness is bright and vibrant - Great cooling system, the fans are extremely quiet - An Intel Wi-Fi 6E card is installed in the computer - 3 free months of PC Game Pass are included with the device. ========= CONCLUSION/TLDR: Overall, the OmniBook X is an excellent office laptop and an okay laptop for gaming. If you are a student or business professional who uses creative apps like Premiere Pro or technical apps like VirtualBox or AutoCAD, this laptop will suit you well. The OmniBook X handles office applications like a champ. On top of handling office apps, the 2-in-1 ability makes this laptop a versatile note-taking tool or a tablet to watch videos. While the laptop can handle games, don’t expect a top-of-the-line performance. More graphically intensive games, such as Expedition 33, I was only able to get about 35 FPS on low settings, which is not ideal. But other games like BO6, I was able to almost max out the 60Hz refresh rate. Regardless, I would still consider the OmniBook X a great all-around laptop that I wholeheartedly recommend you check out!

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  Posted 1 month ago by BarackObama

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Powerhouse HP Omnibook X Flip 2-in-1

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  Wow, this thing is a workhorse! I was replacing older 16in HP Omnibook that is great, but I wanted more of the new AI and Copilot features that the newer models have. Let me start by saying how well this Flip Laptop is built. Distinctly solid and aluminum feel, unlike some of the other models out there, you pick this up and you can see and feel how well built it is. Now, that said, it is not light, it is over 4lbs, but if you’re buying a 16in laptop, you’re going to be in this weight range. The display is a beautiful 2K 1920 x 1200. HDR for video streaming is supported while using HDR. Let’s be clear, if you are using anything less than 16 inches today, you are going to be blown away by the screen real estate on this machine! The fact that it’s a very accurate touch screen, and a flip as well, are just bonus features that make this laptop amazing. While this box may be a bit heavy for the frequent traveler, if you are traveling and going to be in one place for a week or so, it is amazing that you can use this to play YouTube, watch movies, watch YouTube TV, you flip this thing around, or use it in tent mode and wow, you have an absolutely beautiful screen that is significantly better than any smaller laptops. The touch is very responsive for me. There is also a built-in camera cover which I love this feature because then I don’t have to get one of those sticker based camera covers. The camera is 5megapixel front facing. It’s the little attention to details like this in the Omnibook series that are really appreciated. Interestingly, the keyboard and keys “feel” large and easy to use but when you set this down and look at it holistically, the keyboard doesn’t seem to take up much real estate. Track pad is large and easy to use and speakers take up more than an inch on each side of the keyboard. You just have to remember that it’s this way to accommodate the screen size, which is fine. The only thing missing from this awesome machine is a fingerprint reader. I have really gotten to like that feature and it’s about the only thing missing! As for power and performance, this Omnibook doesn’t disappoint. It has 16GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard video RAM from the Intel Arc 140V graphics. Performance is smooth and quick with multiple Word, Excel and PowerPoint files up simultaneously. Although this is not an official gaming laptop, its specs support moderate gaming usage. Another thing I noticed is the superior cooling that this laptop has. I never was bothered by any fan noise and could easily keep the machine on my lap for several hours without even noticing any heat. With 1TB SSD, you won’t run out of space on this box and it’s ideal for locally stored video streaming. This is a Copilot+ PC, it’s not my first one but I will say, if you haven’t used Copilot+ (Microsoft’s AI), then you are missing out. With the powerful 47 NPU, leveraging all that Copilot has to offer is fast and easy. There is no reason to use most other search engines. Asking Copilot anything you would normally search for, and research is a whole new experience. The depth of information and available is truly mind-boggling. Copilot remembers searches so you can go back later and dig back in. I strongly recommend that you look on YouTube for “prompting” learning and guidance. Learning how to “ask” or prompt Copilot is key to getting not only more of what you are looking for but also a depth of information to improve your experience. You can really improve all your Microsoft 365 applications by leveraging Copilot+ within them. This Omnibook also supports up to Wi-Fi 6 as well as Bluetooth 5.3. I was also impressed with the onboard Poly Studio and dual speakers. Sound quality was superior to other laptops I have used and tested. As for ports, it has 1-Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1-USB-C, 2-USB Type A, 1-HDMI and 1-headphone/microphone port. Battery life is slated at up to 23 hours of video playback time. I never ran anything that long but I will say that the battery life that I have experienced is several days of multi-hour use to where I finally hit around 15% so I plugged it in. Compared to my wife’s laptop and a couple of others I use, this HP Omnibook excels at battery life. I would recommend this to others; I am giving it 5 stars because it is such a solid performer. If I had any cons at all, it would be the weight at 4.3lbs. It is heavy but it sure is a beautiful and powerful performer!!

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  Posted 1 month ago by bradrobster

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  A Large 2-In-1, Beautiful Display

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  The HP OmniBook X (Intel Core 7 Ultra, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is a large 2-in-1 with a really nice IPS display that will satisfy many users. One thing I've learned over the years of owning laptops and servicing them is that everyone likes different combinations of features. What I like, you might not like, and vice versa. So the key when shopping for a laptop is to learn what you like and then finding one that has those features. I've always been a big fan of 2-in-1 laptops. One of the main reasons is for travel. On an airplane, you don't have to power them down like a laptop during takeoff and landing if it is folded flat, like a tablet. So you can continue to be productive for those extra 40 or so minutes, which can be handy. And as long as the touchscreen functions well (which this one does), the experience can be very good. Most of the 2-in-1 laptops I have owned have been on the smaller side--13.3" or 14". I do find the 16" to be a bit big for a 2-in-1, and a little heavier than I would like. The weight of the laptop alone is 4 lbs, 9 oz. It still fits nicely in my backpack, but without a resting surface, it can get heavy for the hands and arms over time. However, I do appreciate that the power supply is not an enormous brick like so many other larger laptops. That makes the overall package easier and lighter to carry. The total weight, including the power supply, is 5 lbs, 3 oz. The screen is IPS technology at 400 nits of brightness. I found the display to be plenty bright with rather deep blacks and bright whites. The screen is not quite OLED level, like on more expensive laptops, but it is very nice--and as I mentioned before, the touch function is responsive and works very well. The keyboard is a zero-lattice keyboard, meaning there is no space between the keys. This is the latest styling cue of some more expensive laptops. This HP integrates the speakers on both sides of the keyboard to fill in the extra space. Personally, I think the keys are a bit too big and they also have a lot of travel. I would have rather had smaller keys and a dedicated number pad. This is a personal preference. Regarding the speakers, the sound quality was OK. I did not feel there was enough bass, and the clarity was average. Volume range was good. I would have preferred more premium speakers, with the speakers mounted on the underside of the laptop--again, so I could have a dedicated number pad. For speed and usability, the OmniBook X has the Intel Core 7 Ultra, which is a step above the Core CPUs (formerly the i7, for example). Intel ARC graphics are a step above the typical Intel Iris graphics. I ran GeekBench on the system and was a bit underwhelmed with the results. One of my other laptops has an Intel Core 5 Ultra with 8GB of RAM and the Intel Iris graphics. The HP having the Intel Core 7 Ultra with 16GB of RAM and the ARC graphics, I expected the GeekBench numbers to be a bit better. The HP clocked in at 2369 for single core and 10443 for multi-core, with graphics at 27130 with OpenCL. The other laptop with the Core 5 Ultra was about the same at 2244 / 10480 / 25424. Further investigation found out exactly why. The Core Ultra 7 in the HP is running at 2.2GHz with 8 cores and 8 logical processors. The other laptop with the Core Ultra 5 is running at 3.6GHz with 14 cores and 18 logical processors. More cores / logical processors means more applications can run simultaneously without bogging down the laptop. That includes multiple browser tabs. However, the HP in general functioned well with good scrolling on the internet, no lag with multiple browser tabs open, and good performance with multiple applications running simultaneously. So for the everyday user that is not overloading the laptop with heavy tasks, it will perform just fine. I just would have expected more of a jump in the GeekBench numbers, that's all. The ARC graphics would come into play more with AV-intensive work, like photo or video editing. However, the Core Ultra 7 is a bit more power efficient, and it shows with the battery life. While not nearly as long as the new Snapdragon chips, this laptop did stay powered up for the entire workday with plenty left in the tank when I plugged it in for overnight charging. During operation, there was some fan noise, but overall it was minimal and not loud. The laptop also ran nice and cool. I do like the number of ports on the laptop. The right side has a USB-A and headphone jack, while the left side has another USB-A, an HDMI out, and 2 USB-C ports (one of whcih is Thunderbolt). The matte finish of the laptop case gives it a sleek and modern look. Out of the box, there was a lot of HP bloatware. While some of it is useful, I found a lot of it to not be useful. Uninstalling it took a few minutes and was easy. Overall, the HP Omnibook X 2-in-1 is a nice package. It has a premium feel and a really nice display. The battery life is very good and the system overall is peppy. 1TB of storage is also very generous. I would have preferred a dedicated number pad and more premium speakers. I also thing the laptop is a little heavy for a 2-in-1.

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  Posted 1 month ago by stirfry