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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 169 reviews

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Customers love the OmniBook Ultra for its exceptional battery life, comfortable keyboard, and fast processor. The laptop's portability, ample RAM, and generous storage capacity are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed a desire for more ports. Overall, the OmniBook Ultra receives high marks for its performance and features.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Keyboard quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The laptop you want to love - Powerful and likable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Specs - CPU - AMD Ryzen Ai 9 365 Processor (50 TOPs of NPU) Graphics - AMD Radeon 890M RAM - 32GB LPDDR5X running at 7500 MHz Display - 14” 2.2K (2240 x1400) ips display with a 16:10, 300 nits peak brightness, 60hz panel Storage - 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD Network Communications - WiFi 7(802.11be) (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Battery - 68WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion Ports - Right Side - 2 USB-C (40gbs) ports Left Side - 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-A (10gbs) The ports are sufficient but it would have been nice to have USB-C ports on both sides for versatility and I think HP should have included an HDMI port or SD card slot. Weight and Power brick - The unit comes in at approximately 3.4lbs (3.366lbs) and once you add the power brick, total weight is approximately 4lbs (4.002lbs). The power brick itself looks and feels like quality materials were used and gives you approximately 9ft 5in of distance from a power source. The cords are awesome and are perfect in my book. Feels nice, easily moveable, flexible and has a nice soft texture to it. Unboxing Experience - The HP box looked great and opening it was straightforward and efficient. The presentation of the laptop inside its box, the unwrapping, and the initial unveiling retained the natural excitement of receiving a new laptop and wanting to use it. The unit itself was light and felt well built. The unit did not have a slippery feel to it and had a more slightly textured aspect to the finish. Opening the laptop was a little stiff and would not fulfill a windows user's dream of one handed opening. First impressions - I like the laptop and think the size is perfect. Picking it up feels good and the laptop doesn’t really have any flex on the unit (screen, body, keyboard) and as its light, it's easy to grab with one hand to move to another location confidently. The keyboard and trackpad are great. The keys, to me, are a perfect blend between mushy and clicky and the layout is very comfortable. The letter print on the keys are big and look great. The trackpad is responsive and the clicking aspect is good. Overall, I’d label it above average and a great experience. System responsiveness is excellent. There are no complaints as the laptop is smooth. During everyday tasks such as opening and using office documents, surfing zillow for dream homes, checking in on facebook, and opening a ton of tabs in a web browser for comparison shopping, the laptop is a pleasure to use. Fans stay silent but the system can get slightly warm. During normal use with this laptop, you definitely can use it in any setting (counter, desk, on lap, on lap with pillow) without worrying too much about ventilation or excessive heat. Fans and heat can be a little loud if you do use the laptop for anything such as gaming or more intensive productivity tasks. The fans can be noticeable but not in an embarrassing way. Macbook users may raise an eyebrow at you in a library. Heat wise, you are looking at approximately 86F around the middle of the keyboard (T, Y, G, H, keys) while doing most tasks with approximately 31 decibels. In games or more taxing productivity tasks, those temps will hit around 101F or more with fans hitting around 36 decibels. The heat becomes a little noticeable on the keyboard after 5-10 minutes of intensive tasks. On the bottom of the unit, I registered 107F as a high which was around the center where the vent holes were. I ran CPU-Z stress test, and played Kingdom and Castles (a sim like game) and fan noise maxed out at around 46 decimals with temps registering the same high as before. The screen situation is its biggest let down. Why HP decided to release this awesome laptop but then intentionally cripple it with a poor display panel (2.2K at 300 nits) that has a 60Hz refresh rate is beyond me. Having one of choices would be okay but all three (lower resolution, low brightness, low refresh rate) I think is a tragedy. One might overlook this display issue but at this price point ($1500) the word dull or drab I think is appropriate when comparing what other manufactures offer. On a positive note, the screen is a touch screen The web camera quality is pretty good for a windows laptop I’d say. The image looked “enhanced” and you would still want to pay attention to angels and the light in the room in order to look your best. The audio quality is, I think, sufficient. In comparison mode you might think the sound being produced isn’t as good as it could be but it certainly isn't bad. There wasn't any battery drain during sleep mode when I tested it. There were a few times in which I’d close the lid overnight and come back in the morning and it was at the same percentage as I had left it at. HP did a fantastic job I think in that regard. For a battery test I ran basemark web 3.0 (full screen brightness, using the balanced plan and not altering any other system settings) to get a feel about how long this machine could last in more demanding situations. I got 4hrs. 27min. This obviously is a much more draining task than just doing light web browsing, listening to music and some productivity tasks. I was pretty surprised by the result and have no doubt that this laptop would easily make it all day with normal workloads. Also something I think is worth mentioning is that fact that the fans never kicked on during the test. I found the HP software a little bit on the bloated side. I counted at least 8 different HP branded software apps that perform some sort of functions and enhancements. It does offer an OMEN hub which I didn't care for but does offer some info on your system. Definitely not as good as something that Asus offers. In conclusion - This laptop is great and I really want to love it. I found myself liking it the more I used it. It has a perfect size, great keyboard and the power it has is fantastic. I was amazed that under load, the fans were not louder. I do find it really hard to shake the display choice HP went with. For a laptop, the screen in my book is very important and HP didn't seem to care about it. At $1499, I think there are some shortcomings when you compare this to other products. To name a few, you don't get great port selections, the power cord can only plug in on one side, the keyboard gets a bit warm during normal use and almost hot during intensive tasks and I am disappointed, mainly on principle, that HP didn’t offer a better screen for this laptop. Other than that, it is a great laptop in so many areas.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Keyboard quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    *Open Box* Omnibook

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought an Open Box. I love it so much. The screen is big, it has touch ID & face ID. The battery is good, the keyboard lights up. It has a slide where you can cover your camera. And most of all, it has huge storage. Very impressed with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sleek, Fast, Reliable – A Great Everyday Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using this laptop for both work and personal tasks, and it has been outstanding. It’s sleek in design, super fast, and runs silently—perfect for staying focused throughout the day. The touchscreen is a big plus for me, as I prefer the flexibility and ease it offers. While it doesn’t come with a 10-key number pad (something to consider if you use one frequently), and it only has two USB ports, I’ve been using a multi-port adapter with no issues at all. Overall, this laptop checks all the boxes for my daily needs. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a modern, efficient machine that just works.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for sleek AI laptop for daily use

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    Love this laptop. Super light and sleek. Great value for the price. Works great for daily tasks and basic-moderate content creation and image processing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HP Omnibook Ai

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had the laptop for a few weeks now. Flawless so far. Very fast and efficient. Battery life is phenomenal, can't beat the price or Internals. So far it exceeds my expectations compared to the others. Would definitely recommend buying this laptop for school or editing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The HP OmniBook Ultra PC 14 is one of HP’s

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery life: Around 12–15 hours (depends on display type and usage) • Charging: 65 W USB-C fast charging (50% in about 30 minutes).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Please feel the love of God do buy omnibook 14 ult

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well this computer worked really great I loved it and it was really fast. But I don't know what happened and I totally crashed and fried and it was supposed to miserable experience I've ever had I got ripped off I feel like I ripped of bigg time!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best laptop I’ve had in years extremely fast and amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this one

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    Awesome product. Bought this for my sister. ITs amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    I love the laptop, excellent product, I totally recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Fave LapTop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, very user friendly Love how fast it is and how much memory it has

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Keyboard quality, Processor speed
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PERFORMACE MACHINE!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had the opportunity to test out several high-performance laptops, and the HP OmniBook Ultra with Copilot stood its ground. I've been using the HP OmniBook Ultra for a few days now, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, coupled with 32GB of RAM handles everything I throw at it with ease. Whether I'm editing high-resolution videos, running virtual machines, or simply browsing the web, the OmniBook Ultra held its own. So, let’s go over what the new OmniBook Ultra has to offer. CONFIGURATION AS TESTED: DISPLAY: 14 INCH 2.2K (2240 X 1400) IPS LED TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY PROCESSOR: AMD RYZEN AI 9 365 APU RAM: 32GB ONBOARD LPDDRDX SDRAM STORAGE: 1TB SSD GRAPHICS: INTEGRATED AMD RADEON WLAN: WIFI 7 PORTS: 2 X THUNDERBOLT 4, 1 X USB-A 3.1, MIC/HEADPHONE JACK (COMBO) BUILD QUALITY: The OmniBook Ultra is not only powerful but also built incredibly well. The aluminum finish is exceptional, with a solid and sturdy construction that feels premium in the hand. The laptop is incredibly thin making it extremely portable coming in at .65 in thick, 12.41 wide and 8.96 deep and weighing in at about 3.47lbs making it easy to take with me wherever I go without feeling weighed down. DISPLAY: The 2.2K touch-screen display is amazing. The IPS LED screen ensures the colors are incredibly vibrant and accurate, making images and videos pop off the screen. The touch responsiveness is exceptional, making it a breeze to navigate through menus, scroll through documents, and interact with on-screen elements. PROCESOR: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is an exceptional performing processor and in my experience has performed admirably even under heavy load. The Ryzen AI 9 features 10 CPU cores and operates at 2.0 GHz and can boost up to 5.0 GHz. Also, as the name suggests, the processor is optimized for AI workloads, making it ideal for tasks such as content creation, video editing or using AI enhanced applications. While this laptop is primarily geared towards productivity, it can handle some casual gaming, but I would not recommend running any graphics heavy games. BATTERY LIFE: The battery life on this is pretty impressive. While the exact figure depend on your usage, on a full charge I was looking at about 10 hours under normal usage. HP AI ASSISTANT (beta)/POLY STUDIO: The HP AI assistant comes preinstalled on the laptop, but you will need to create an account to start using the companion application. The HP AI companion can be used to find insights from your personal files, handle performance optimization of the laptop itself and help with pretty much anything else that you may need. Poly Studio is another application that comes with this laptop. This application is geared towards audio and video conferencing. The application offers AI noise cancellation and smart camera framing ensuring that you always stay in the frame even if you are moving around and also that you are heard and can hear clearly and is compatible with leading platforms such as Microsoft teams, Zoom and Google Meet. CONCLUSION: Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the HP OmniBook Ultra. It's a powerful, portable, versatile, and well-built laptop that's perfect for pretty much everyone. Its performance, display and design make it the perfect performance machine for productivity

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Value for money when on sale. Excellent performance for a 14inch laptop. Silent under low to medium loads. Comes at a cost, which it is slightly larger and heavier than most 14ich laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well for video editing and photo processing .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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    Excellent purchase, very nice, practical and easy to handle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    HP Omnibook Ultra

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    Bought this laptop on February 2025, started using from April for my online class. Suddenly, it started showing vertical lines in the display. Unable to return it at best buy due to its window period. Contacted HP. Unable to resolve through troubleshooting. Case escalated to the case manager however, case managers not really helpful she got stuck to her point that it’s oqver 30 days of purchase and Customers got to pay for any repairments if needed although HP has given warranty for a year. Also, it shows that warranty started from September 2024 although I only bought it on February 2025.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Keyboard quality, Portability
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AI capable and ready for the future!

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    I’m really enjoying the new HP OmniBook Ultra. This is a laptop that can totally change the way you work, with the AI tools available and its ability to use them efficiently with the new Ryzen AI 9 processor. This laptop really brings together power, portability, and the option of using next-gen AI for every day tasks. And once you start using AI for some things, you’ll want to use it for everything! The laptop arrived in a sturdy clamshell style cardboard box. As soon as I took this out of the box, I was impressed by the sleek and sturdy, aluminum chassis. At just 0.65 inches thick and weighing under 3.5 lbs, it’s truly portable and can be taken with you anywhere without feeling like you're lugging around a heavy laptop. The "Meteor Silver" finish is really nice and impressively, it does a good job of mitigating fingerprints better than most other laptops. The finish keeps it looking clean and I really like that, since I”m that guy always wiping fingerprints off of my tech. Combine the thin and modern design, with the sleek finish and quality materials, and the HP OmniBook Ultra has that premium quality feel I always look for in a laptop. Another thing is that the lid on this has a magnetic snap close that you can feel within the last half inch of closing it. This ensures that the lid is less likely to pop open if the laptop is dropped. I’m very impressed by the performance of this laptop. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and 32GB of RAM work to improve the speed and efficacy at which I can perform my daily tasks. I can multitask with spreadsheets, video editing software, and have several browser tabs open, while streaming a 4k video, all at once with no problem at all. The processor is super fast and snappy, allowing me to get through my daily tasks without any lag. It’s also equipped with an integrated Radeon 880M graphics card, which, while not built for hardcore gaming, can handle some light gaming and the graphics work smoothly. If you are somebody who does a lot of heavy gaming, this probably isn’t the best laptop for you. I did test it with a few less demanding games, and it has decent frame rates and gameplay, and looks great on the screen. The 14-inch 2.2K display is nice and looks really good. The high-resolution screen is ideal for watching videos, editing photos, and working on detailed documents. I make a lot of AI generated artwork and videos, and all the images I’ve been creating look beautiful on this screen. Sure, there are better screens on the market, but given that this one is touchscreen, it looks pretty dang great! The colors are rich and vibrant, and the IPS touchscreen is a welcome feature. The touch interface is responsive, making it easier to scroll through documents or switch between apps by using the screen. The only minor drawback is the glossy finish, which can cause glare in certain lighting, but that’s nothing new and if you reposition yourself, it can be easily fixed. I also wish the screen got a little brighter, but then again, maybe it’s better for my eyes that it doesn't. The 100% sRGB coverage ensures that every color is vibrant and true to life, which is important for me since I do create a lot of AI generated art and video content. Beyond just looking great and having premium specs, this laptop is also designed for convenience. The backlit keyboard is comfortable to type on for hours at a time, the keys feel smooth and are very responsive. The trackpad is the perfect size! And it adds to the smooth user experience. It’s large enough that I have no issues using it without needing a mouse, and I’m somebody with large hands. Another great feature that HP included is integrating the fingerprint scanner into the power button, which isn’t necessarily something new, but it’s something that all laptop makers should do. The USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports provide fast data transfer and the ability to connect external displays without any issues. And I love that HP put one of the ports in the back corner of the laptop so that I can charge it, while it’s on my lap, sitting with my legs crossed on the couch, without my thigh nudging and bumping against the cable, which weakens the port and cable over time. It’s small features like this that let you know HP designers truly put a lot of thought into how people will use this laptop. The battery life is better than what I was expecting. So far I seem to be getting 8-9 hours on a single charge. I think that’s perfect for someone who works on the go, or to use when traveling. You can rely on the battery to last through any work meetings, AI creation and editing sessions, and even casual web browsing without worrying too much about finding an outlet. And when it’s time to charge, HP’s Fast Charge technology brings the battery back to 50% in just 45 minutes, which is amazing. Speaking of charging, the charging cord that comes with this laptop is equally lightweight, and well designed, with a fabric wrapped cable that feels like a step above most other charging cables. As for the AI capabilities, HP has done an impressive job integrating AI tools with Windows Copilot. I’m still getting used to how they all work on this laptop, to be honest, but I’m getting the hang of it and I can see how this is really going to improve my workflow. While some of these features are still evolving, the potential here is very exciting. I’ve tried out HP’s AI Companion, which uses AI to help search for files and assist with productivity tasks. It’s still in Beta, and does have some small issues to work out, but overall I think this is going to be a huge help for me going forward, once they get all the kinks ironed out. Poly Studio audio is also included and it adds another level to the virtual meeting experience, with noise cancellation and smart camera framing that works to make video calls feel more professional. I also love the security features this laptop offers. Beyond the fingerprint reader, the presence detection sensor locks the laptop automatically when I step away and it wakes it up when I return, giving me peace of mind that my work is secure when I’m not at my desk and helping to maximize the battery life. Overall, the HP OmniBook Ultra is a versatile, next gen laptop with everything I need to improve my daily grind. With its high-end performance, premium design, and AI-enhanced features, it’s perfect for professionals, students, and creatives alike. While the AI software still has some room to grow, the hardware is well-prepared for what’s to come. And for any AI programs I download to run locally. If you’re looking for something reliable that can handle a demanding workload and offer a smooth, vibrant display, and is also ready for the world of AI, look no further than this laptop. I think you’re going to love it as much as I do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Keyboard quality, Portability, Processor speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Ports
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Traveling Productivity, Forget AI

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a powerful travel laptop that wasn’t a gaming one but could crank out some technical workloads. I specifically needed one with plenty of RAM and a Core that could handle AI tasks locally. That is where I narrowed in on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, as it came weighing in under 3.5lbs yet had one of the new AMD AI cores and 32GB of RAM. It checked all my boxes, so I picked it up. Pros: - Thin and Light. - Powerful as hell. - Cranks through AI task. Cons: - Only 2 USB-C ports. - Battery Life is 8-10 hours depending on use. - IPS instead of OLED. Unpacking and Setup: Unpacking was simple, HP has been making great choices in packaging with reduced waste and recycled materials. The laptop is in a soft cloth like sleeve, with the power adapter under a paper card of the standard HP instructions and offers. Windows 11 setup was uneventful if you’ve done a windows setup recently, no issues and the normal annoyances of OneDrive trying to download everything on setup. HP includes some preinstalled apps as usual, though the only one I take issue with is McAfee, so that was uninstalled first. The OmniBook Ultra 14 was surprisingly up to date on all firmware changes when I received it. Design and Features: The design of the OmniBook Ultra 14 keeps the design of prior OmniBooks, an all-aluminum chassis that looks sleek and professional with simple HP Logo. A small difference is the back corners are angled, instead of being rounded, with one USB-C port on the back right side. The port count is on the low side with only 2xUSB-C plugs, a compact ethernet port, and a combo Audio jack. I like the move away from using USB-A ports, as USB-C are so much better and more versatile, but it would have been nice to have 1 more USB-C port. HP included the Poly Studio audio solution, which supposedly uses AI to help deliver clearer audio. I must admit the speakers do sound better than your average professional laptop, more on par with what I would expect from a Gaming focused laptop. But they are still laptop speakers and distort at high volumes, not to mention cause the laptop keyboard to vibrate when above 70% volume. Though I found the speakers worked perfectly for meetings and light listening to music or videos. The 2.2K resolution touchscreen is crystal clear and very responsive. I would’ve loved to see an OLED screen used here instead, but I can understand the choice to keep the cost down and battery life up on a productivity focused device. The included 9MP face camera looks great and handles low light situations well. Plus, when paired with the HP Enhanced Lighting app, this makes for a great device for anyone who spends most of their meeting time with the camera on. Specs: Hardware specifications wise, the OmniBook Ultra 14 does not disappoint at all. The brand-new AMD AI 9 365 is a 10-core, 20-thread monster CPU, paired with a 50 TOPS NPU to handle any AI related tasks you can throw at it. Having 32GB of RAM enables all this power to be taken advantage of, allowing you to run multiple applications without concern of performance issues. All this fits inside at under 3.5lbs and only 0.65in thick, which lands this laptop right into the Thin-and-Light class of laptops. This makes it a perfect companion for any professional on the go or traveling between client, office, and home. Performance: The OmniBook Ultra 14 handled everyday tasks like email, web browsing, and videos with ease. I ran a normal workday scenario for me using Microsoft 365 apps (4+ Excels, 2-3 PowerPoints, Outlook with tons of emails opened, and Teams eating up 8GB of RAM), without it really breaking a sweat. I have to say, I am very impressed. I tried out some gaming, to see how the Radeon 880M integrated graphics faired and was pleasantly impressed again. This isn’t going to crank out those high frame rates on triple AAA titles, but it’s a professional productivity laptop that can easily handle light gaming. I was able to run vampire survivors with no issues, even when cranking up the enemy counts, I had zero lag or issues seeing the screen. Fortnite was another that played alright at medium settings, though the built in screen only has a refresh rate of 60 frames per second, which it was able to maintain with ease on medium settings. Overall, gaming should not be a focus here, but it does show that integrated graphics on these new CPUs will handle graphics intensive tasks well. Upgradeability: As is the trend these days, the only upgradability on this laptop are the M.2 SSD and Wireless card. At least you have the option to upgrade the storage in the future if you want, but that will require a copy over or clean install as there is only 1 M.2 slot. RAM is soldiered on, so buy it with at least 32GB or you will regret it in a few years. AI & CoPilot+: The AI features were still lackluster, but that is more a software thing and depending on what you use it for. I was able to use CoPilot to generate a few letters and documents for me, which I found to be quicker and more responsive compared to an older PC running the same kinds of tasks. But I think the biggest benefit here for AI is the sheer power of this machine compared to the baseline specs required for CoPilot+, the Omnibook Ultra 14 has at least double the minimum RAM, and 4x the required storage not to mention the new AMD core. Overall, don’t buy this for the AI features yet or you will be disappointed. That is not because of the device at all, but because the AI features available are not measurably better on this PC compared to any other PC currently available. Conclusion: If you ignore the AI focus of CoPilot, the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is an amazing professional laptop that can handle any workload you throw at it while being thin and light for daily travel. With the new AMD Radeon integrated graphics, you can even enjoy some light gaming or visual design work without needing a bulky gaming laptop. I’m excited to recommend the OmniBook Ultra 14 as a perfect laptop for productivity or office work, but I’m still waiting for all these AI features to mature for general usefulness.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Powerhouse of a Business Laptop!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The OmniBook Ultra is a small yet powerful business/college laptop. With a powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and one of the latest integrated GPUs – AMD Radeon 880M, there is no surprise that this laptop runs like butter. From bootup, multitasking, and even some light gaming, this laptop will do it all. In this review, I will cover the pros and cons of the HP OmniBook Ultra. *TLDR at the bottom ========= IN THE BOX/SET-UP: So, what’s in the box? The laptop comes neatly wrapped in a soft cover. While it is not a laptop case, the soft cover can be used for protection from scratches and dust. A 65W USB-C charger is included. The braided cable is a nice touch. Finally, there is some documentation included. The setup is straightforward. It is your typical Windows 11 out-of-the-box experience. Once you get through that, you will be greeted by the Windows 11 desktop. There are some bloatware applications like McAfee and some expected HP apps that one may not ever use but overall, I do appreciate that the computer did not come preinstalled with a lot of bloatware. ========= DESIGN/SPECS: The OmniBook is lightweight and sports a sleek meteor-sliver color. The keyboard is matte gray which blends in with the chassis well. The keyboard is comfortable and ergonomic. I have been using the OmniBook for a couple of days now and I have not experienced any discomfort while using the keyboard. The trackpad is large, which is pleasant to see as this computer will likely be used as a business or college laptop. As a former college student, a bigger trackpad is always better to have for school. Speakers are located to the left and right of the keyboard. The screen is a glossy IPS touchscreen with 2.2k resolution. One major downside to having a laptop of this size is the lack of ports for your USB devices or other accessories. There are only 2 USB-C thunderbolt ports, a USB-A 3.1 port, and an AUX port. The major selling point for this OmniBook is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor which is a fantastic processor for a laptop. Seriously, it is fast! The OmniBook has an AMD Radeon 880M integrated GPU which is a great business laptop. The OmniBook also contains 32GB of RAM for those multitaskers and a standard 1TB SSD. ========= PERFORMANCE: Now for the exciting stuff. I was able to use this laptop in a variety of situations these past couple of days. I work in IT and was able to stress test its business capabilities there. I played some games from the cloud and local installs. Finally, I ran several benchmark software. I will first cover the benchmark software. The first one I ran was 3D Mark. This was used to test out the computer’s gaming capabilities. While this is no gaming computer by any means, one can still use the OmniBook for 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. Cinebench was used to test out the computer’s CPU rendering performance, and finally, CanYouRunIt was used to see how many of the top 9000+ games can the computer run. The scores for these benchmark applications can be seen below. 3D Mark Graphics Score: 3214 CPU Score: 8752 TimeSpy Score: 3551 PC Mark Overall Score: 5872 *Individual scores for a specific application in PC Mark image Cinebench CPU (Multi Core): 14136 CPU (Single Core): 1927 CanYouRunIt CYRI Score Min: 78% CYRI Score Rec: 42% *This score is the percentage of games your computer can run at the minimum and recommended requirement levels. These benchmark scores tell you that the OmniBook is an excellent laptop for the office employee or college student who needs that extra RAM or processing power. I can attest to this by saying this laptop handled every little task I threw at it. I work with virtual machines, IDEs, and other IT-related software that mostly runs on a web browser. Everything ran smoothly and quickly, and it stayed that way. From bootup to opening applications, and VMs, and playing around with CoPilot’s capabilities, it all was handled incredibly well. The OmniBook was built for the creatives and the technical users. On the other hand, the OmniBook’s gaming capabilities aren’t the best. But that is not to say you can’t play games on this laptop. I played games from local installs and the cloud (XBOX game pass) I was able to play a variety of games from FPS like Destiny 2 to survival games like the Dead Space Remake. I did find that the games that were cloud-based ran significantly a lot better than local installs. Dead Space was one of the cloud-based games and while I was only able to run it at a max of 30FPS, the computer handled it well. A local install of the game I played on the computer was Destiny 2. I did have to substantially lower the graphics to the lowest setting for the game to be playable. It’s an FPS so ideally, I wanted at least 60FPS which I was able to get consistently by setting all graphics settings to the lowest. Granted it did not look good at all, but the game was playable. At the end of the day, I would not use this computer for gaming but if it is all you have, it is fully capable of handling most popular games at the minimum requirements. ========= FEATURES/OTHER NOTES: - One of the big selling points is the AI CoPilot part of this PC but honestly, I rarely used CoPilot, let alone, clicked the CoPilot button, I am still quite not sure what Microsoft is trying to do with their built-in AI (it’s still early to tell) - Built-in speakers are decent, but I recommend using external speakers or headphones - Bezels are a little too much for my liking but overall, not too bad - The 400 nits screen brightness doesn’t feel that bright - Fans are a little on the louder side - A MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 card is installed in the computer for Wi-Fi 7 support - Camera quality is surprisingly good and the built-in studio effects along with the HP Enhanced Lighting app do improve your camera/video quality considerably - 1 free month of XBOX Game Pass Ultimate is included with the device. ========= CONCLUSION/TLDR: Overall, this is an exceptional business/college laptop for those who are technical or creative. In the past couple of days, I was able to stress test this laptop to its max with various tasks. From running Virtual Machines, various heavy web apps, and IDEs, I was able to test its office capabilities. And as expected, the machine handled it all well. The 32GB RAM allowed for multitasking like never before and the processor was able to handle everything I threw at it. Gaming on this laptop can be hit or miss. If you care about graphics over performance, certainly look away, all the games I had played were set to lower graphic settings. But the performance for most of these games was decent. I do recommend running cloud-based games over local installs. To sum it up, the HP OmniBook is an excellent laptop for the business/college folk who need that extra processing power. If you are a normal user or gamer looking for a gaming laptop, I would suggest looking for something else, otherwise, this is a powerhouse of a laptop that will handle any(office) task incredibly well. I wholeheartedly recommend you try the OmniBook Ultra out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality, Processor speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Ports
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty decent AI focused laptop

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    Seems AI is all the rage these days so no surprise AI features/functionality are coming to laptops. With the newest chip from Ryzen, been seeing a lot more of these hitting the market. From a "laptop" perspective, this is a solid little unit. With a nice 2.2k screen, 32GB of memory and a 1TB drive, this is more than satisfactory for just about any user out there. As with most laptops these days, there aren't a bunch of ports that one might be accustomed to. There are 2 USB-C ports, a headphone jack and a USB-A port. Keyboard layout is nice and the trackpad is quite spacious and large. One little knock on this laptop is the weight. It's a bit heavier than one would expect for a 14" laptop. I have another one that feels like it's half the weight of this one. While still portable, would've been nicer if this laptop were a bit lighter. As for use case, this isn't a gaming PC so don't think that it is. The graphics are integrated so you'll get pretty basic graphics power from this. What this laptop does do well is processing. This is where the snazzy new CPU comes into play. Basically, anything processing related like content editing, music editing or productivity; that's where this laptop is geared for. With the processing power of this new chip, you can easily work on/create/edit than you could with a "normal" CPU. For the basic user, you may/may not notice the benefit and this would just be a slightly snazzier new laptop for you. But if you're heavy into AI or data processing, this would be a great laptop to try out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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