HP OmniBook X 14" X1E-78-100 Silver
A Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 12-core processor and a 14-inch 2240x1400 IPS touchscreen with 100% sRGB and Gorilla Glass NBT deliver sharp, color-accurate visuals and capable ARM-based performance. At just 1.35kg with a 16:10 aspect ratio and integrated Copilot AI, it stands out as a highly portable Windows productivity machine. This laptop suits students and mobile professionals needing a lightweight, touch-enabled device with accurate color for document work, presentations, and streaming.
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Snapdragon® X Elite X1E-78-100 Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU 2.2K IPS Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ touchscreen Up to 26 hours & 15 minutes battery life 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 MT/s RAM (onboard) 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD Powered by AI Experiences
Cut through the noise for genuine connections. 5MP (16:10) IR camera with temporal noise reduction. Always look your best with AI enhanced Windows Studio Effects. Integrated dual array digital microphones. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card. Enhanced audio powered by Poly Studio.
Kickstart your creativity and productivity with Copilot in Windows. Access this AI-powered intelligent assistant tool with a single press of a button.
What's in the box includes HP OmniBook X, 65 W USB Type-C® power adapter, Setup poster.
Ports: 2x USB Type-C®, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x USB Type-A.
HP OmniBook X dimensions.12.3" [width], 8.8" [depth], 0.5" [height]. 2.9 lbs. Color: Meteor silver. Material: Aluminum.
Designing the world's most sustainable PC portfolio1. Contains recycled ocean-bound plastic2, recycled metal3, and post-consumer recycled plastic4. EPEAT Gold registered5. ENERGY STAR certifiedl. 1. Applies to HP PCs, Workstations and Displays manufactured after January 2019. Based on most Gold and Silver EPEAT® registrations by meeting all required criteria and achieving 50-74% of the optional points for EPEAT® Silver and 75-100% of the optional points for EPEAT® Gold according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information 2. Percentage of ocean-bound plastic contained in each component varies by product. 3. Laptops manufactured with recycled metal material in product cover. Percentage of recycled metal varies by product. 4. Keyboard components contain post-consumer recycled plastic. Percentage of post consumer recycled contained in each component varies by product. 5. Based on U.S. EPEAT® registration according to IEEE 16801-2018 EPEAT®. EPEAT® status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
Engaging visuals for all your content. 14", 16:10 touchscreen display. Eyesafe® Certified Display for low blue light. 87% screen-to-body ratio.
HP OmniBook X. Unleash your potential and focus on what truly matters with the new AI era of PCs. Personalized productivity. Snapdragon® X Elite X1E-78-100. Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU. Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU. 2.2K IPS Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ touchscreen. Up to 26 hours & 15 minutes battery life. 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 MT/s RAM (onboard). 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD. Powered by AI Experiences. Enhance your potential with AI. Dedicated NPU learns from you. High-bandwidth memory runs AI applications faster and boosts multitasking. Presence sensing automatically locks and wakes your PC. Copilot+ PC Features. Find documents, emails, or web pages instantly with Recall. Live Translations transcribes any video from 44 languages into English. Advanced AI image generation and editing with Cocreator. On-device AI enhances security and response time.
0.5" thin. < 2.9 lbs. Charge up to 50% in 30 minutes with HP Fast Charge.
Windows Studio Effects collaboration tools include Portrait lighting and automatic framing, 3 artistic filters in any video platform, Eye Contact Enhanced, Voice Focus Enhanced.
100% sRGB. Poly Studio with dual speakers. Eyesafe® Certified
5MP infrared, 16:10 camera. Auto switch HDR for optimal visibility. AI Noise Removal.
Left profile hasHeadphone/microphone combo, USB Type-A (10Gbps signaling rate) (HP Sleep and Charge). Right profile has USB Type-C® (40Gbps signaling rate) (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), USB Type-C® (10Gbps signaling rate) (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge). The world's most sustainable PC portfolio Contains post-consumer recycled plastic, recycled metal, and ocean-bound plastics. EPEAT® Gold registered. ENERGY STAR® certified.
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HP OmniBook X 14 inch Laptop AI PC Powered by Snapdragon® X Elite, featuring an AI engine with dedicated NPU and with up to 26-hour battery life, the new OmniBook X AI will take your personalized productivity to the next level. A 5MP camera with Windows Studio Effects and the best collaboration tools will enhance your connections without interruptions.
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Get a fresh perspective From a rejuvenated Start menu, to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, and content—Windows 11 is the place to think, express, and create in a natural way. Snapdragon® X Elite Unleash the full potential of your premium laptop with a powerful, intelligent, and power efficient processor for Windows, boosting productivity to new heights with cutting-edge AI capabilities and game-changing performance. Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU Experience high performance graphics and rich user experiences while optimizing power consumption. Elevate your mobile UI, games and advanced graphics applications with fast responsiveness and superior mobile connectivity. 2.2K IPS touchscreen 2240 x 1400 resolution delivers stunning details and lifelike colors. And with touch, you can control your PC right from the screen. 14 inch Eyesafe® Certified Display with a 16:10 aspect ratio 14 inch Eyesafe® Certified Display with a 16:10 aspect ratio for creating and editing content, and intuitive touchscreen technology to control your PC directly. Copilot in Windows with Copilot key Copilot in Windows gives you intelligent answers. Access with just the touch of the Copilot key. HP AI Companion Get the most out of your AI PC with the new HP AI Companion app. Elevate your everyday tasks with a collection of AI tools and solutions that can increase your productivity and keep you running at your best. McAfee Online Protection 30-day trial Secure your device with award winning antivirus and online protection. Free trial includes secure VPN for privacy and data protection when browsing on public Wi-Fi Design contains recycled metals and post-consumer recycled plastics Built for a better tomorrow. Designed using recycled metals and post-consumer recycled plastics to reduce environmental impact and promote super energy efficiency. Ocean-bound plastic Built with the environment in mind, our laptop design includes sustainable materials like ocean-bound plastic in the speaker enclosure and recycled aluminum. EPEAT® Gold with Climate+ With EPEAT® Gold with Climate+, you're choosing a movement towards responsibility and climate action. ENERGY STAR® certified Save energy and money with ENERGY STAR®, certified by the EPA so you will use less energy and save money where it counts most. HP Fast Charge When your laptop is low on power, no one has time to wait hours to recharge. Power down your device and go from 0 to 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes. Qualcomm™ FastConnect ™ 6900 Wi-Fi 6E Dual Band Simultaneous Unlock unprecedented wireless performance with Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E Technology. Harness the power of 6 Ghz spectrum for faster speeds and enhanced connectivity. Camera Shutter No more unsightly tape and tacky gum to hide your private moments. Ensure your privacy and security with a visible, physical shutter that turns off your PC’s camera when not in use. 5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones The high-quality-camera lets you video chat in stunning detail, at up to 2592x1944 resolution. Poly Studio Audio HP + Poly together will continuously accelerate innovation across our hybrid solutions, including AI-generated technology. With pitch perfect audio, you'll get the best experience to collaborate anywhere with audio tuned by Poly Studio. LPDDR5X RAM Experience speedy and responsive performance with the power efficient LPDDR5X memory. Designed to support higher data rates with less latency, plus faster file transfers and application load. For Full Product Specifications Visit Manufacturer's Website
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Make and Model HP OmniBook X 14 inch Laptop AI PC Part Number A2PJ5UA#ABL Color Meteor silver Operating system Windows 11 Home Memory 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 MT/s (onboard) Memory Note Transfer rates up to 8448 MT/s. Memory layout (slots & size) Onboard Memory and storage 16 GB memory 512 GB SSD storage Graphics (integrated) Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU Graphics Integrated Ports 1 x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge) 1 x Headphone/microphone combo 1 x USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge) 1 x USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge) Wireless Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card Audio Dual speakers HP Audio Boost Poly Studio Keyboard Full-size, backlit, soft grey keyboard Canada bilingual keyboard (supports English and French languages) Pointing device HP Imagepad Battery recharge time Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes Battery type 3-cell, 59 Wh Li-ion polymer Power supply type 65 W USB Type-C® power adapter Battery life video playback Up to 26 hours and 15 minutes Software included Xbox Game Pass 1-month free trial McAfee Online Protection 30-day trial Pre-installed software Windows Studio Effects Copilot in Windows with Copilot key HP apps myHP HP AI Companion Software - Productivity & finance 1 month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers Security management Mic mute key Camera privacy shutter Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support Ecolabels EPEAT® Gold with Climate+ Camera 5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones Touchscreen Yes Display 35.6 cm (14") diagonal, 2.2K (2240 x 1400), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™, Low Blue Light, 300 nits, low power, 100% sRGB Flicker-free Yes Aspect ratio 16:10 Brightness 300 nits Color gamut 100% sRGB Display 35.6 cm (14") diagonal 2.2K touch display Screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) 87.81% Processor family Snapdragon® X Elite processor Processor Snapdragon® X Elite X1E-78-100 (up to 3.4 GHz, 12 cores) Chipset Qualcomm® integrated SoC Neural Processing Unit Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU Processor core 12 Dimensions (L x W x H) 31.29 x 22.35 x 1.44 cm Weight 1.34 kg
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- Get a fresh perspective with Windows 11
- Copilot in Windows: Kickstart your creativity and productivity with Copilot in Windows.
- Snapdragon X Elite processor
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU: Experience high performance graphics and rich user experiences while optimizing power consumption.
- 2.2K IPS touchscreen display: 2240 x 1400 resolution delivers stunning details and lifelike colors. And with touch, you can control your PC right from the screen.
- 100% sRGB: Showcase your creations in all their colors on the 100% sRGB display for maximum color broadness and accuracy.
- 16:10 aspect ratio: Lets you see more of your content with less scrolling.
- Corning Gorilla Glass NBT: Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass NBT stands up to all the daily abuse a touch screen takes.
- Eyesafe Certified display: Protects your eyes from harmful blue light without distorting colors to reduce eyestrain when working for long periods of time.
- LPDDR5x RAM: Experience speedy and responsive performance with the power efficient LPDDR5X memory.
The 30-Second Version
The HP OmniBook X delivers best-in-class CPU speed and all-day battery in a featherweight 2.9-pound chassis, with a sharp 2.2K touchscreen. Its integrated GPU is weak, so forget gaming or heavy 3D work. At $899, it's a phenomenal value for web-first users, but at $1600, it's overpriced. If your workflow fits inside a browser and Office, this is a gem.
Overview
The HP OmniBook X is HP's swing at the ARM-powered Windows laptop, and it lands some serious punches. You're getting the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, a 12-core chip that, in our benchmarks, sits at the absolute top of the CPU charts right now, tied with a few exotic desktop replacements. This 14-inch ultraportable stuffs that silicon into a 1.35kg body with a 2.2K IPS touchscreen, 16GB of LPDDR5X, and a 512GB SSD. It's aimed squarely at students, road warriors, and anyone who wants all-day battery in a premium-feeling machine without paying MacBook money. Prices skim from $899 up to $1600 depending on the retailer, and that low-end price puts some serious value on the table.
But a killer CPU doesn't tell the whole story. The integrated Adreno GPU is the compromise here, pulling a disappointing 37th percentile in our graphics tests. That means no serious gaming, and even GPU-accelerated creative work will feel sluggish. The 14-inch IPS display covers 100% sRGB with a sharp 2240x1400 resolution, a strong performer for color work, though 300 nits of brightness keeps it firmly indoors. Ports are sparse: two USB-C, one USB-A, and that's it. You'll want a dongle for HDMI or an SD card reader.
Where the OmniBook X really shines is battery life and thermals. The Snapdragon X Elite sips power, and combined with a 59Wh battery, you can expect well over 12 hours of real-world mixed use, often stretching into a second workday. The chassis stays cool and quiet under light loads, a perk of that ARM efficiency. For students taking notes, workers in browser-heavy jobs, or anyone tired of hunting for outlets, this thing is a breath of fresh air. Just know that the moment you step outside the ARM native app ecosystem, you're rolling the dice on emulation compatibility.
Performance
The Snapdragon X Elite here is an absolute monster for CPU-bound tasks. Our benchmark suite sees it trading blows with high-end Intel and AMD chips, and it outpaces every other sub-$1600 laptop we've tested, landing among the best on the market. Multi-core rendering, code compilation, and heavy multitasking fly. The 16GB of soldered RAM is adequate, falling in the solid middle of the pack, and while the 512GB NVMe SSD is nothing special about average in throughput, it doesn't feel like a bottleneck in daily use.
But the Adreno GPU tells a different story. It's a weak spot that lags behind most integrated solutions in 2024, let alone discrete graphics. Light photo editing and video playback are fine, but you'll see stuttering in anything 3D, and our gaming benchmarks were brutally low a 17.3 out of 100 score tells you that this isn't for even casual gaming. On the software side, Windows on ARM has matured, but you will run into apps that either refuse to install or feel sluggish under Prism emulation. Things like Adobe's entire Creative Cloud and most Office apps are native, but niche tools and older games remain a mixed bag.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Top-tier CPU performance, beating nearly every competitor in this price range. 99th
- Extremely light at 1.35kg with all-day battery life, easily 12+ hours. 82th
- Sharp 2.2K touchscreen with 100% sRGB and Gorilla Glass durability. 77th
- Stays cool and silent during everyday tasks thanks to ARM efficiency. 68th
- Priced as low as $899, which is a steal for this processor.
Cons
- Integrated GPU is one of the weakest we've seen for 3D work or gaming. 32th
- 300 nits brightness limits outdoor use; screen washes out in sunlight.
- Limited ports only two USB-C and one USB-A, no HDMI or SD reader.
- Reliability score underwhelming, coming in well below average.
- ARM app compatibility hiccups persist for some legacy and pro software.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Resolution | 2240 |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Battery | 59 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
Pricing here is a rollercoaster. At $899, the OmniBook X is frankly a bargain for the CPU muscle and battery life you're getting. You'd be hard-pressed to find another ultrabook that can match this processor's speed without spending hundreds more. However, some vendors list it at $1600, and at that price, the value collapses. For that kind of cash, you're stepping into the territory of a MacBook Pro or a high-end OLED ultrabook with a brighter screen and better GPU.
We've seen the best deal at Newegg at the lower end of that spread, and if you can snag it there, it's a compelling buy. Just double-check the vendor before clicking purchase, and stick to the sub-$1,000 range. Above that, the compromises in display brightness and graphics start to hurt.
vs Competition
Stacked against the Apple MacBook Pro M4, the OmniBook X looks like a budget imitator. The MacBook's GPU is in a different league, its Mini-LED screen smokes the HP's 300 nits, and the build quality is flawless, but you'll pay at least $1,600 for the privilege. For pure CPU grunt in thin spreadsheets or browser tabs, the HP gets close for a lot less money. On the Windows side, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro often packs an Intel Core Ultra with a vastly superior integrated GPU and a stunning AMOLED display, though it's heavier and pricier. You'd pick the Samsung if screen quality matters above all else.
Then there's the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. That machine is a tiny gaming powerhouse with an RTX 4060 or 4070, proper cooling, and a 165Hz display. It weighs a bit more and battery life isn't as epic, but if you want to game on the go, the OmniBook X isn't even in the same conversation. For pure productivity and portability, the HP holds its own, and the one USB-A port is a nice touch that's disappearing from many rivals. If your workflow lives inside a browser and Office 365, the OmniBook X is a smarter, cheaper pick than a gaming laptop.
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14" X1E-78-100 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 8192 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 14" 2240x1400 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Battery (Wh) | 59 | 72 | 70 | 99 | - | 15 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP OmniBook X 14" X1E-78-100 | 98.6 | 37.8 | 67.5 | 46.2 | 76.8 | 82.4 | 53.4 | 31.6 | 67.9 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 91.5 | 18.5 | 96.4 | 80 | 98.9 | 66.7 | 99.7 | 96 | 99.3 |
| ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare | 95.1 | 80.3 | 99.9 | 77.5 | 89.2 | 92.7 | 81.2 | 57.9 | 99.3 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.5 | 90 | 90.2 | 98.1 | 94.3 | 8.5 | 81.2 | 78.2 | 99.3 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.1 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 83.4 | 89.9 | 95.3 | 73.3 | 57.9 | 86.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.4 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 66.8 | 93.2 | 85 | 73.3 | 78.2 | 94.4 |
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop run x86 apps I need for work or school?
Yes, Windows on ARM uses Microsoft's Prism emulator to run most x86 apps, and for common software like Office and browsers, you won't notice a difference. However, some older or very specialized programs, especially those with custom drivers or AVX2 instructions, may refuse to install or run sluggishly. We recommend checking your critical apps' ARM compatibility lists before buying.
Q: How is the battery life in real-world use?
With the efficient Snapdragon X Elite and a 59Wh battery, we consistently get 12 to 14 hours of mixed productivity use web browsing, document editing, and occasional video streaming. You can easily go a full workday and then some without reaching for the charger. Heavy emulation or sustained brightness above 80% will bring that down, but it's still among the best in its class.
Q: Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
The 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded, so you'll want to buy the configuration you need upfront. The 512GB NVMe SSD is likely a user-replaceable M.2 drive, though HP doesn't officially advertise it as such. If you're comfortable opening the bottom panel, you might be able to swap it for a larger drive, but we'd advise checking a teardown guide first.
Q: Is the 300-nit display bright enough for outdoor use?
Indoors, the 300-nit IPS panel looks crisp and colorful. Outdoors in direct sunlight, you'll struggle to see the screen clearly even at max brightness. For working on a shaded patio or occasional outdoor use it's manageable, but if you frequently use a laptop outside, look for a model with 400 nits or more, like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro's AMOLED panel.
Who Should Skip This
If you play any games beyond Solitaire or need to run GPU-accelerated workloads like 3D modeling, video editing with effects, or CAD, the OmniBook X will disappoint deeply. The integrated Adreno GPU is simply not built for that, and you'll get a frustratingly choppy experience. Likewise, if your workflow depends on a very specific Windows app that hasn't been ported to ARM and doesn't emulate well, this isn't the machine for you. Instead, look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 for a compact gaming laptop with a real GPU, or the Dell XPS 13 with Intel Core Ultra for a bright, traditional x86 alternative. For a dead-simple ARM experience without compatibility drama, Apple's MacBook Air M3 or M4 is a safer bet, though you'll pay more for it.
Verdict
For students, note-takers, and professionals who live in Microsoft Edge and Outlook, the OmniBook X is a quiet, cool, long-lasting companion that won't break the bank at $899. The Snapdragon X Elite feels genuinely snappy, and the 2.2K touchscreen is crisp and color-accurate. It's a laptop that disappears into your bag and doesn't scream for a charger by lunchtime. If your digital life is mostly SaaS apps and you don't tinker with legacy software, you'll love it.
On the flip side, if you even dabble in Minecraft or need to run an older CAD application, this machine will frustrate you. The GPU is a dealbreaker for anything beyond video streaming. And if you work outside a lot, that 300-nit screen simply isn't up to the task. Spend a little more on a Galaxy Book5 Pro for a better display and graphics, or grab a MacBook Air if you want a seamless ARM experience with zero compatibility guesswork. The OmniBook X is a specialist, not a generalist.
