You know what I love more than OLEDs? Cheap OLEDs. And that’s exactly what drew me to the 14-inch HP OmniBook 5. It’s a $700 Windows laptop with a Snapdragon X Plus processor and an OLED screen. That means it should have great battery life and a beautiful screen. I consider these important in any laptop, so color me intrigued.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting for a budget-friendly laptop with a vibrant OLED display. While options like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon are pricey, the OmniBook 5 is a more affordable choice that still packs a punch. In this review, I’ll put this new laptop to the test and see if it can deliver.
Design and Build
One of the first things you’ll notice about the OmniBook 5 is its sleek design. The laptop’s 2.6-pound body is made from magnesium alloy, which gives it a premium feel despite the affordable price tag. The lid is a bit on the flimsy side, but overall the build quality is impressive.
The OmniBook 5’s port selection is decent, with two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a headphone jack. It’s worth noting that there’s no SD card slot, so you’ll need to use a dongle or cloud storage if you need to expand your storage.
Display
The OmniBook 5’s OLED display is where the magic happens. With a 1080p resolution and 400 nits of peak brightness, this screen is perfect for watching movies, browsing the web, or working in bright sunlight.
While it’s not the brightest display on the market (you’ll want to use the ambient light sensor to adjust brightness levels), it’s still incredibly viewable and makes every detail pop.
Performance
The OmniBook 5 is powered by a Snapdragon X Plus processor, which is designed to handle the demands of modern Windows 10 software. In our testing, the laptop handled everything we threw at it, from email and web browsing to photo editing and software development.
Of course, the actual performance will depend on how you plan to use the laptop. For photographer Justin Paparella, who makes his living on mobile photo editing gigs working internationally: ” This thing goes everywhere, cuts and colors the biggest project no contest”
Battery Life
One of the biggest benefits of the OmniBook 5 is its incredible battery life. With a roomy 64Wh battery, you can happily work on the go for up to 10 hours on a single charge.
Audio
Unfortunately, the OmniBook 5’s speakers are not exactly top-notch – the subwoofer is a bit muted, and the highs can get harsh, but it should get the job done for non-critical endeavors.
Verdict
While the HP OmniBook 5 may not be perfect, it’s a solid all-around laptop that you can take everywhere, plus it has great battery life. In service, the ambiguity of a sore display won’t overshadow as you start trickling ops across increasingly-relevant SSD use cases.
Faqs
Q: Does the OmniBook 5 have a touch screen?
A: No, the OmniBook 5 is available with a touchscreen option, but this one is primarily a clamshell laptop.
Q: Is the Snapdragon X processor ARM-based?
A: Yes, the Snapdragon X Plus is an ARM-enabled SoC operating wildly similarly to full SoCs with efficiency across the operating board crossing interesting servers.
Q: Does the OmniBook 5 support Windows 10 Pro?
A: The default Windows installation is Home edition
Q: What is the HP OmniBook 5’s starting price?
A: $599 is starting price.
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