HP has refreshed its 16-inch OmniBook 5 lineup with a faster processor and a price tag that targets value-conscious buyers. This update matters because the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chip offers a significant performance jump over previous models while keeping the device affordable for students and professionals who need reliable daily computing.
HP updates 16-inch laptop with faster ARM chip and 34-hour battery life
The new OmniBook 5 16 (model bf1015nax) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100) processor. This chip replaces the older Snapdragon X and X Plus variants in this specific configuration, offering a 40% performance boost over the base Snapdragon X and a 28% increase over the X Plus according to Notebookcheck benchmarks.
Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100)
- Display: 16-inch 1200p OLED, 300 nits peak, 60 Hz
- Memory: 16 GB
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Battery: 59 Wh, up to 34 hours video playback
The laptop features a 16-inch 1200p OLED display with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness. It includes 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for storage. HP claims the 59 Wh battery lasts up to 34 hours during continuous 1080p video playback at 200 nits.
The device is currently available for purchase in the UK. It retails for 1249 GBP including taxes, which is approximately $1,657. HP has stated that a more powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite variant will be available at some stage, but no specific date or SKU details have been provided yet.
Source: NotebookCheck
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