HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14" 3K Eclipse Gray Review
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip wins with a breathtaking 3K OLED display but loses on gaming and reliability. It's a premium media machine, not a performance workhorse.
The 30-Second Version
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip's 91st-percentile 3K OLED screen is its killer feature. Performance is mid-pack, gaming is a no-go, and reliability scores are low. At $1030, it's a solid pick for a portable media machine, but power users should look elsewhere.
Overview
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is a 1.35kg Copilot+ PC that's built around Intel's new AI vision. It scores a 64.6 out of 100 in our total rating, with its best showing in entertainment (71.9) and compact design (71.4). The numbers tell a clear story: this is a thin, stylish 2-in-1 with a killer screen, not a raw performance beast. Its CPU and GPU performance land in the 61st and 62nd percentiles, respectively, which is solid for general use but not chart-topping. Where it really shines is that 14-inch 3K OLED display, which sits in the 91st percentile for screen quality.
Performance
Performance is a tale of two halves. For everyday tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM is plenty, putting it ahead of more than half the laptops in our database. The integrated Intel Arc graphics are decent for light creative work and some older games, but that 18.5 gaming score doesn't lie—this isn't a gaming machine. The real star is the display. That 2880x1800 OLED panel with 500 nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color is in the top 10% of all laptop screens we've tested. It's gorgeous for media and makes the 2-in-1 flip design genuinely useful for content consumption.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The 14" 3K OLED touchscreen is in the 91st percentile for display quality. It's stunning. 96th
- At 1.35kg and in the 81st percentile for compactness, it's a very portable 2-in-1. 87th
- The 1TB SSD offers above-average storage capacity, landing in the 69th percentile. 83th
- Connectivity is strong with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt, scoring a 73rd percentile for ports. 77th
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU provides competent performance for general use, sitting at the 61st percentile.
Cons
- Gaming performance is a major weakness, scoring just 18.5 out of 100. The integrated GPU isn't for gamers. 29th
- Reliability scores are concerning, landing in the bottom quartile at the 26th percentile.
- With only 16GB of RAM, it's in the 52nd percentile. That's fine now, but may feel limiting for heavy multitaskers in a few years.
- The Intel Arc integrated graphics, while decent for its class, still only hit the 62nd percentile for GPU power.
- Battery life is an unknown variable, which is always a bit of a gamble with a new platform.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Arc Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | UWVA |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
At around $1030, the value proposition hinges entirely on how much you care about that OLED screen and the Copilot+ AI features. You're paying a premium for the display technology and the 2-in-1 flip design. For raw CPU or GPU power per dollar, there are better options. But if a brilliant, compact touchscreen is your top priority, this price is competitive for an OLED machine with these specs.
Price History
vs Competition
Compared to the ASUS ProArt PX13, another Copilot+ PC, you're trading the ProArt's dedicated RTX 4050 GPU and 32GB of RAM for a lower price and a flip design. The ASUS will crush it in creative workloads and gaming. Against the Apple MacBook Pro with M4, you lose out on monstrous CPU performance, battery life, and build quality, but you gain a touchscreen, a flip hinge, Windows, and a much lower price tag. The Lenovo Legion and MSI Vector are in a different league for gaming and raw power, but they're also thicker, heavier, and lack the premium screen. It's a classic trade-off: peak portability and media experience versus peak performance.
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop run games?
Not really. It scored an 18.5 out of 100 in our gaming tests. The integrated Intel Arc graphics are fine for very light or older titles, but for modern games, you'll need a laptop with a dedicated GPU.
Q: Is 16GB of RAM enough for the AI features?
For the current slate of Copilot+ AI experiences, 16GB should be sufficient. However, the RAM is soldered and non-upgradable. If you're a heavy multitasker or plan to use more demanding AI apps in the future, the 52nd percentile RAM score suggests this could become a limitation.
Q: How does the battery life compare to an Apple MacBook?
We don't have specific battery data for this model yet, but historically, Intel-based Windows laptops struggle to match the efficiency of Apple's M-series chips. Given this is a new 'AI PC' platform, battery life is a big unknown. If all-day battery is critical, a MacBook is a safer bet.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers and performance-focused creators should skip this. The 18.5 gaming score and 62nd percentile GPU are deal-breakers. Also, if reliability is your top concern, the 26th percentile score is a major red flag. Anyone needing a laptop for heavy, sustained CPU workloads would be better served by a machine with a CPU in the 80th+ percentile, like a Ryzen 9 or Core i9 model.
Verdict
We recommend the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip if you're a media consumer or casual creator who values a stunning, portable screen above all else, and you're curious about the Windows Copilot+ AI features. The data is clear: buy it for the top-tier OLED display and the 2-in-1 flexibility. We can't recommend it for gaming, heavy sustained workloads, or if long-term reliability is your absolute top concern, given its low percentile score there.