By With the release of the new HP OmniBook X, the company’s consumer laptop lineup underwent a dramatic shift.
In order to make buying an HP notebook easier, OmniBook will gradually replace names like Envy, Pavilion, and Spectre in the future. The numbers 3, 5, 7, and X will now appear next to each consumer device name; 3 and X represent the least expensive and most expensive options, respectively. A few of the upcoming OmniBooks will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and will be identified as AI laptops by the new HP AI Helix logo.
I had a quick hands-on with the HP OmniBook X during an HP briefing. Its strong aluminum chassis and lightweight design really impressed me. I think the 14-inch 2.2K touchscreen is really good, and the USB-A connector is useful for older devices. The promised improvements in performance and efficiency from the Snapdragon X Elite CPU further pique my interest.
When the HP OmniBook X is finally anticipated to be released on June 18, 2024, we will have a thorough evaluation of the laptop. Here are my first thoughts on HP’s new high-end laptop for the time being.
SPECIFICATION
| HP OmniBook X | |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 (starting) |
| Display | 14-inch 2.2K (2,240 x 1,400, touchscreen, IPS |
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 (up to 3.4 GHz, 12 cores) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16GB, 32GB |
| Storage | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches |
| Weight | 2.97 pounds |
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
HP’s web store is accepting preorders for the OmniBook X, which starts at $1,199 for 1TB of storage. It will be accessible at Best Buy as well.
Up to 32GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor are features of this gadget. Meteor Silver and Ceramic White are the available color options.
DESIGN AND DISPLAY
The OmniBook X is a portable device that weighs 2.97 pounds and is 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches. The OmniBook X ought to be portable, even though the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 is lighter and thinner.
The colors Ceramic White and Meteor Silver both look amazing. This laptop’s robust aluminum chassis and thin design should make it seem good in any setting, be it your favorite cafe or your workplace.
The keyboard deck seemed roomy enough for my large hands. Large symbols on the thick, well-traveling keycaps make typing easier for those with visual impairments. Regarding the touchpad, it is just big enough for your fingers to slide over without being too big.
This tiny device only has a few ports. A headphone jack, one USB-C port, and two USB-C ports are included. I am happy that we have at least one USB-A port for legacy devices, even though an additional one would have been ideal.
I do not have much to say about the 14-inch 2.2K (2,240 x 1,400) touch display in light of my limited experience with it. There is not an OLED option as of now.
You should be able to use this screen size if you are used to 14-inch computers. After we test the laptop, we will know more about what this display is capable of.
Performance and AI FEATURES
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU (3.4GHz, 12 cores) is inside the OmniBook X. With 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS), the processor’s Neural Processing Unit (NPU) can perform generative AI and large language models (LLM) locally. The OmniBook and other such AI laptops may prove handy for people using Microsoft Copilot and other AI-driven apps when more become available.
According to HP, the free HP AI Companion software takes advantage of the X Elite’s NPU to optimize the device and increase productivity. Although I would need to utilize the software myself to evaluate its value, I like that it can inform users about the laptop’s artificial intelligence capabilities. Since it is yet uncertain what AI laptops can and cannot accomplish any guidance or assistance is greatly appreciated.
In the Geekbench 6.2 CPU benchmark test, the X Elite outperforms the Apple M3 processor by 28%, according to internal testing that Tom’s Guide was able to view. We put Qualcomm’s laptop reference design through its paces in this test.
The X Elite looks to be more capable than Intel’s potent Core Ultra 9 chip as well as Apple’s lower- and middle-tier chips, based on our tests and observations. It offers excellent multi-core performance.
To see the full potential of the CPU in terms of performance and economy, we will need to conduct official lab testing on laptops equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite. If Qualcomm is as good as it says it is, we could see some genuinely strong and durable Windows laptops that can compete with the greatest MacBooks.
HP OMNIBOOK X HANDS-ON REVIEW: OUTLOOK
In terms of branding, HP has taken an intriguing new turn with the HP OmniBook. It should be simpler to choose the ideal HP laptop for you thanks to the new branding, even though there will be multiple OmniBook versions available. Regarding the HP OmniBook X, it appears to be a stylishly built laptop with the potential to match the power and efficiency of M3 MacBooks.
