HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: the quiet AMD alternative
A strong Ryzen AI ultraportable that undercuts the Intel and Snapdragon competition without much fanfare. Our score: 8 / 10 Fast, cool and efficient HP’s rebranded premium clamshell runs the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 55-TOPS NPU, and it is quick, stays cool and lasts well on a charge. The OLED option is bright and colour-accurate. The catch is only the badge It lacks the marketing shine of a Surface or an XPS, and HP’s design is a little anonymous. For the money, it is one of the best all-round 14-inch Windows laptops you can buy, and it runs x86 software natively, no ARM caveats. The good and the bad What works Fast Ryzen AI performance Runs cool and quiet No ARM compatibility caveats Good value What doesn’t Forgettable design Speakers are average Webcam could be better Who it’s for Buy it if you want strong x86 performance and battery life in a 14-inch laptop without paying a premium for the name. Skip it if you want the longest possible battery life (a Snapdragon machine still edges it) or a more distinctive design. Alternatives worth a look Asus Zenbook 14 OLED, similar value, nicer screen tuning. Dell XPS 13, more premium feel, higher price. The verdict: An under-the-radar pick that quietly does almost everything right. Sources HP