HP OmniBook OmniBook 5 14" 2K Glacier Silver 2025 Review

The HP OmniBook 5 Copilot+ PC is a numbers game, and it wins on battery and portability. Its 34-hour rated battery life is the headline act, putting it in a league of its own for endurance. At 1.35kg and landing in the 84th percentile for compactness, it's built to disappear into a bag. Under the hood is the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip with 16GB of RAM, which promises a different kind of Windows experience. But you have to look at the whole spreadsheet. That battery life comes with trade-offs. The integrated GPU sits in the 37th percentile, which tells you this isn't for gaming or heavy creative work. The 14-inch 1920x1200 screen also lands in the lower 35th percentile. This laptop makes a very clear bet on what matters most for on-the-go work.

Performance is all about the new Snapdragon X Plus chip. Its CPU lands in the 86th percentile, which is impressive for a fanless design in a thin chassis. In real terms, that means snappy app launches, smooth multitasking with dozens of browser tabs, and enough power for coding or data analysis. The 45 TOPS NPU is the secret sauce for Copilot+ AI features, making local AI tasks feel instant. The other side of the coin is graphics. The integrated Qualcomm X GPU is in the 37th percentile. You can handle video calls and stream 4K content just fine, but that's about it. Gaming is a non-starter, scoring a dismal 15.5 out of 100 in our tests. This is a productivity and web machine, not a multimedia powerhouse. The 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM is solid, sitting in the 65th percentile, and the 512GB SSD is adequate but unremarkable at the 34th percentile.

At around $800, the value proposition is sharp if your needs align perfectly. You're paying for that exceptional battery life and portability above all else. Compared to an Intel or AMD ultrabook at this price, you'd get a better screen and GPU but half the battery life. It's a classic trade-off. The price is competitive with entry-level MacBook Airs and Intel Evo laptops, but it offers a uniquely Windows-on-Arm experience with the new Copilot+ features that they don't have.

Stacked up against the competition, the OmniBook 5's focus is clear. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4) destroys it in CPU, GPU, and screen quality, but it costs over twice as much and is heavier. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 offers better repairability, a brighter screen, and proven x86 compatibility for similar money, but its battery life is maybe 10 hours. The ASUS Zenbook Duo has a revolutionary dual-screen design that's far more versatile, but it's also more expensive and complex. If your top two priorities are 'all-day battery' and 'lightweight,' the OmniBook 5 wins. If you need a great screen, gaming, or maximum app compatibility, the ThinkPad or a Zenbook is a safer bet.

The HP OmniBook 5 Copilot+ PC is a specialist. If you're a student, a frequent traveler, or anyone whose laptop day starts when they unplug it in the morning and ends well after sunset, this thing is a revelation. The 34-hour battery and 1.35kg weight are real. But you accept major compromises for that: a mediocre screen, no gaming capability, and the early-adapter risks of Windows on Arm. For $800, it's a compelling, data-backed choice for a very specific user. For everyone else, a traditional ultrabook is probably the wiser pick.