HP has expanded its OmniBook lineup with new 14-inch models built on Intel's latest Wildcat Lake processors. This release matters because it brings next-generation Intel silicon to a budget-friendly chassis that many buyers are looking for. The new configurations aim to offer better performance per dollar, though immediate availability is currently limited.
New configurations offer OLED displays and Intel silicon at various price points
The new HP OmniBook 5 14 laptops come in three distinct price tiers, each targeting different user needs. The base model starts at $699 and features the Intel Core 5 320 processor. A mid-tier version costs $749 and upgrades the storage capacity. The top-tier configuration lists at $1,299 and includes the more powerful Intel Core 7 350 processor.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core 5 320 (Wildcat Lake)
- Processor: Intel Core 7 350 (Wildcat Lake)
- Display: 14-inch OLED, 1920 x 1200, 60 Hz, 300 nits, 100% DCI-P3
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 MT/s
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
All configurations share a 14-inch OLED display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate. The screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and reaches 300 nits of peak brightness. Memory options include 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5-6400 MT/s RAM. Storage ranges from 256 GB to 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs.
Connectivity options vary by model, with the base and mid-tier SKUs offering Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. The $1,299 model upgrades to Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7 for faster wireless speeds. Battery capacity drops slightly from 60 Wh in the lower models to 59 Wh in the high-end version. Benchmarks from notebookcheck.net show the Core 7 350 offers about 9% higher performance than the Core 5 320.
HP is currently selling the $1,299 SKU in the US market. The $699 and $749 models are listed as out of stock for now. Buyers looking for the most affordable options may need to wait for restocking. The high-end model remains the only one available for immediate purchase.
Source: NotebookCheck
