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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD
- The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 chipset for great performance and has a surprisingly good battery life, but it’s not quite good enough to make it onto our list of the best best laptops.
- The OmniBook Ultra 14 has a few shortcomings including a slightly underwhelming IPS display, the touchpad could be haptic, and list prices can be expensive.
- The OmniBook Ultra 14 has several configurations starting at $1,350 for the base model featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 chipset, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 14.0-inch 2.2K IPS display (the only option).
- The OmniBook Ultra 14 is a well-made laptop with a chassis, keyboard deck, and lid that all resist bending, flexing, and twisting.
- The keyboard of the OmniBook Ultra 14 is great, but unfortunately, the touchpad is less impressive. There’s plenty of space for a larger version but, for whatever reason, HP didn’t include the excellent haptic touchpad it used on the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14.
- The 14.0-inch 16:10 2.2K (2240 x 1400) IPS display is good enough but falls a bit short of expectations.
- For connectivity, the OmniBook has just two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 and a USB-A port. The webcam is HP’s latest 9MP version, and it will support Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC initiative including enhanced Studio Effects software, along with HP’s own AI Companion features that will be rolling out.
- When comparing the most recent chipsets, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 that the OmniBook Ultra 14 utilizes takes a strong lead in performance. It will rip through the most demanding productivity workflows but won’t be the best for video editing or running more than older games at limited graphics.
- The OmniBook Ultra 14 has 68-watt-hour battery life that is just OK for a 14-inch laptop.
- Overall, the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a good device, and it's a decent value for a very nicely configured laptop. But it’s not as impressive as HP’s OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, despite being priced similarly.
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