HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review
Key Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- NPU: Intel AI Boost
- Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics 140V
- Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x
- Storage: 2TB SSD
- Screen size: 14in
- Screen type: OLED touchscreen
- Resolution: 2880×1800
- Refresh rate: variable, 120Hz max
- Colour gamut (measured): 99% DCI-P3
- Brightness (measured): 375 nits
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB Type-C 10Gbps, 1x 3.5mm audio
- Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- Dimensions: 31.37 x 21.62 x 1.49 cm
- Weight: 1.34kg
Design, Build and Display
- Good size for travelling
- Angled corners look good
- Screen bezel nice and slim
- The Spectre, now the OmniBook Ultra Flip, is a successful laptop design because, along with making it reasonably thin and light, someone in the machining department slipped one day and cut the corners off. Rather than fess up to it and start again, they ran with the idea and produced the distinctive look, then leaned into it further by placing ports on the sliced-off corners.
Performance
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in the OmniBook can improve on its endurance.
- We squeezed an extra few hours out of the Omnibook in testing, for a very respectable 12 hours of constant use with the screen on.
- The rest of the scores go to show how Intel has drifted away from sheer power in its processors to embrace efficiency, but are by no means poor: a Geekbench score of 11,000 puts it between the M2 and M3 MacBook Airs, for example, neither of which you could call a slow laptop.
- The only thing holding the Core Ultra 7 285V back is its GPU, and it’s not bad as far as integrated graphics chips go.
Price
- The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 costs £1,899 (with 32GB RAM) in the UK and $1,599.99 (with 16GB RAM) in the States at the time of writing.
- For about the same price as the 14in Omnibook you could get a similarly sized M4 MacBook Pro, though if you spec the Mac up to 32GB of RAM to match the HP it comes in higher, at £2,200.
Who is it for?
- The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is an immensely portable and convenient laptop, and one that has had a lot of thought put into how easy it is to use.
- It’s a laptop for everyday use and light creative work, rather than being a rendering powerhouse, and that’s OK – we all need to use office apps sometimes – but the excellent screen and bang-up-to-date AI integration mean it remains an attractive proposition if you don’t need the big GPU.
Scorecard
| Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Slim, light and looks great | 5/5 |
| Features | Thunderbolt 4 and an excellent webcam | 4/5 |
| Performance | Lags behind in graphics tasks, but battery life is good | 3/5 |
| Value | There’s a lot of competition in this sector | 3/5 |
Buy it if…
- You want the latest Intel tech
- The 2-in-1 design appeals
- You can use the Thunderbolt ports’ speed
Don’t buy it if…
- Something cheaper would suffice
- You need a faster graphics chip
- Only the Copilot+ badge will do
Also consider
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
- Apple MacBook Air
- Dell XPS 13
Conclusion
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a great option for those who want a portable and convenient laptop with the latest Intel tech. Its 2-in-1 design and excellent screen make it a great choice for everyday use and light creative work. However, its performance may not be the best for those who need a faster graphics chip.
FAQs
Q: What is the CPU of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?
A: The CPU is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.
Q: What is the NPU of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?
A: The NPU is the Intel AI Boost.
Q: What is the graphics chip of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?
A: The graphics chip is the Intel Arc Graphics 140V.
Q: What is the storage capacity of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?
A: The storage capacity is 2TB SSD.
Q: What is the price of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?
A: The price is £1,899 (with 32GB RAM) in the UK and $1,599.99 (with 16GB RAM) in the States at the time of writing.
