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HP OmniBook 5 14 review

HP's October 2026 14-inch Windows laptop with an aluminum body, up to a 2.5K OLED touch screen and up to 42 hours of video playback.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 14, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.7
Experience (25%)
8.6
Value (35%)
8.6

HP OmniBook 5 14 is the newest laptop on this list and the battery leader. HP's October 1, 2026 release lists up to an Intel Core 7 processor with an integrated NPU, up to 42 hours of local video playback, and up to a 2.5K OLED touch display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and up to 620 nits. The body is aluminum, 11.77 mm thin and 1.16 kg, with a 180 degree hinge, two full-function USB-C ports and a compact 65W GaN charger. An FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello, and the audio is tuned by Poly Studio. The catch is that most of those numbers are top-end figures. HP gives a $699.99 starting price, but the release does not say which processor or screen the base model ships with, so check the configuration before you buy. Video playback ratings also run longer than mixed web use. If you need HDMI or USB-A, the ASUS Zenbook 14 lists both.

Who it is for

buyers who want the longest rated battery in a Windows budget laptop

Price

From $699.99 on HP.com and at Best Buy.

The HP OmniBook 5 14 AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com and Best Buy in October for a starting price of $699.99.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

  • Up to an Intel Core 7 processor with an integrated NPU
  • Up to 42 hours of local video playback battery life
  • Up to a 2.5K OLED touch display with 100% DCI-P3 and up to 620 nits
  • Two full-function USB-C ports and a compact 65W USB GaN charger
  • FHD IR camera with Windows Hello and Poly Studio-tuned audio

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Longest rated battery on this list at up to 42 hours of video playback
  • Strength: Aluminum chassis at 1.16 kg and 11.77 mm thin
  • Strength: 180 degree hinge and four color options
  • Weakness: HP quotes "up to" figures, so the $699.99 model may not have the OLED screen or Core 7 chip
  • Weakness: Battery figure is for local video playback, which runs longer than web use
  • Weakness: HP's release lists only USB-C ports

Key facts

  • Starting price: $699.99
  • Processor: Up to Intel Core 7
  • Battery: Up to 42 hours video playback
  • Weight: 1.16 kg
  • Display: Up to 2.5K OLED touch, 620 nits

Where it ranks

HP OmniBook 5 14 is No. 3 in our Best Budget Laptops verdict.

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