HP Omnibook Ultra review: Sleek and reliable but at a premium
Last Updated: 2026-07-16 09:52:03
HP has reinvented its lineup a few times now but the Omnibook series is still part of its catalogue which now also gets an Ultra variant. The premium PC segment is getting a big lift off thanks to the overall market trends that are also going to make people spend extra if they want something with an X-factor.
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HP Omnibook Ultra: sleek design, Intel Core Ultra CPU.- Features 3K OLED display, but comes at a premium price.
- Sleek design leads to limited ports; good for productivity.
The Omnibook Ultra features in that arena with its premium styling and design, and sleek form factor to match its ultrabook ambitions and a hardware that does its best to offer the ideal all-round performance. Does it pass the Ultra test? We give you the answer.
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Sleek and easy
Being an Ultra premium notebook we expected this Omnibook to be light and easy to carry. Safe to say it ticks both the boxes in an impressive fashion. The aluminium chassis along with its sleek 10.7mm profile and weight of 1.27 kg puts it in the MacBook territory and that’s always a good thing to have.
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The overall fit and finish of the laptop keeps you happy, even though the edges tend to be sharper than needed. The hinge feels durable enough to handle the daily wear and tear in the long run, but it doesn’t flex more than a usual notebook would offer.
The sleek HP logo on the front is very much part of the aesthetics for this model and the brand keeps it clean and simple in an elegant way. There are some drawbacks of a slim design and we’ll touch upon that later.
The display punch
The Ultra Omnibook features a 3K OLED display with touch support and the 14-inch screen is a delight to use and watch content on. Granted, the panel is glossy which makes it reflective in most angles. But the overall brightness allows you to use the screen in well lit conditions without any readability challenges.
Having the OLED panel support 120Hz refresh rate is also a big shift we are seeing in the laptop space and its impact is undeniable when you browse through the screen across apps and folders. It is responsive as well as effectively handles any possible battery drain to run longer.
Getting the right performance level
The Omnibook Ultra 14 variant we received had Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. The Series 3 version of the Intel CPU has been tuned to deliver balanced performance and the Omnibook Ultra shows its value by keeping things ticking nicely and also ensuring that the thermal levels don’t go beyond the comfort line.
Can it also handle gaming? Yes, but only in the casual range. The productivity side of this Ultra is competent and can handle most of the tasks and workload that PC users dish out daily.
The benchmark scores on Cinebench and PCMark also showed us what the Omnibook can handle and where it might struggle a bit. Having the Intel integrated GPU does leave you wanting more graphics power but that is not what this Ultra is primed for.
Some real cut backs
The keyboard layout on the Omnibook Ultra is nicely laid out and the size of the keys allow you to easily adapt and get used to it while typing without any issues. Even the track pad, made of glass, handles your navigation moves with smoothness and is intuitive to your actions.
The audio setup is rich but is not primed for the bass lovers as it lacks the depth due to the sheer size of the laptop. But you can easily manage taking video calls or watching movies in private.
The other big issue with a sleek notebook design is that you lose out on some ports. You get the Thunderbolt 4 USB C version along with the regular USB C port and the headphone jack. But the lack of a big-size USB port means you will need the USB hub to engage in other tasks, including the use of Ethernet for wired internet.
Delivers the ideal endurance
The Omnibook Ultra might be carrying a sleek design but its overall efficiency means you can make the 3K OLED display-totting laptop to run for a decent chunk of the day before getting your hands on the charger.
Does it give you MacBook-like endurance, not really. But it doesn’t take a major hit and easily will last for over 7 to 8 hours of normal usage.
If you prefer using it for basic tasks and keep the 3K display on the lower brightness level, you are likely to get more juice out of the battery. The bundled mobile-sized charger adds to the portability quotient of this HP laptop and the 65W charging support allows you to plug and go in a quick time.
HP Omnibook Ultra gives you the requisites of a premium model with its sleek and lightweight design, and the gloss of the 3K OLED display, which is hard to ignore. You also get hardware that will keep you going for a good stretch of the day.