HP now sells the OmniBook 5 16-inch laptop, giving buyers a choice between two Intel Panther Lake processors. This release matters because it brings the latest high-performance chips to a mainstream 16-inch form factor at a starting price under $1,600. You can configure the system yourself or buy a pre-set model for less.
Mainstream laptop offers Core Ultra 7 or 9 with OLED screens
The laptop features a 16-inch OLED display as its standard screen. The base model offers a 1,920 by 1,200 resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Buyers can pay an extra $60 to upgrade to a 2,880 by 1,880 panel with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 355 or Core Ultra 9 386H
- Display: 16-inch OLED, 1,920 x 1,200 (60Hz), 2,880 x 1,880 (120Hz VRR)
- RAM: 16 GB (Core Ultra 7) or 32 GB (Core Ultra 9)
- Storage: 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD
- Battery: 68 Wh
HP pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor with 16 GB of RAM. The more powerful Core Ultra 9 386H comes with 32 GB of RAM. Both models include a 68 Wh battery and support PCIe Gen 5 storage in 512 GB or 1 TB sizes.
Connectivity options include a choice between two Realtek modems. One modem provides Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6. The other offers Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7. The device ships in Glacier Silver, Meteor Silver, Sahara Silver, or Starlit Blue.
Pricing starts at $1,399 for a pre-configured unit with the Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. A fully customizable model with these specs costs $1,599. A fully loaded configuration reaches $2,489 when purchased directly from HP.
We looked at Schenker Element 16 Laptop Ships With earlier while tracking Hp launches. The OmniBook 5 16-inch is now available for purchase in the US market.
Source: NotebookCheck
