Last year, HP joined the fray of laptop manufacturers that changed their branding, so the OmniBook X Flip is the new name for the Spectre x360 (which we've always loved). We gave the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 our top accolades for laptop of the year in 2024, and now we've got the next tier down under testing. And you know what, to get to the lower price point, HP really hasn't changed that much.
The keyboard is slightly less island-like, and the touchpad is a little smaller, but it's essentially the same device on the outside. With a selection of Lunar Lake and Ryzen AI CPUs, it's not much different on the inside either. The most significant change is the webcam being downgraded from 9MP to 5MP, but I couldn't tell the difference on video calls. The addition of an IPS display option saves about $100 off the 3K OLED display you want to pick, even if you have the choice.
Before using the HP OmniBook X Flip, I would have told you to buy a Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 10 if you wanted a midrange convertible laptop, but now you have another option. It really depends on which model has the deepest price slash when you're in the market for a new laptop, and HP's offering has a nicer keyboard to type on.
About this review: HP loaned XDA the two OmniBook X Flip models used, and did not see the contents of this article before publication.
HP OmniBook X Flip
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (V-series)
- GPU
- AMD: Up to Radeon 880M integrated graphics; Intel: Up to Intel Arc Graphics 140V
- RAM
- 16GB to 32GB LPDDR5X
- Operating System
- Windows 11
HP's OmniBook X Flip is a superb 2-in-1 design, regardless of the screen size, with a comfortable keyboard, large and responsive touchpad, and solid build quality.
- Plenty of battery life on either model
- Beautiful high resolution OLED display
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Little heavy
- Stylus charges via USB-C, not inductive
- Odd port layout
Price, specs, and availability
HP announced the new OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptops during its HP Amplify Conference in March 2025. There are two versions: a 14-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen AI chips or Intel Lunar Lake CPUs, with an MSRP starting at $1,000, and a 16-inch model powered by Lunar Lake CPUs only, starting at $1,180.
As with many of HP's laptops, pricing is highly variable, with 14-inch models powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V currently on sale for under $550. That would be a fantastic price for any midrange laptop, but for a 2-in-1 design, it's almost unheard of. What's more, you can get the superb 3K OLED screen for only $100 more, and HP even throws in the USB-C Rechargeable stylus at that price.
HP OmniBook X Flip
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (V-series)
- GPU
- AMD: Up to Radeon 880M integrated graphics; Intel: Up to Intel Arc Graphics 140V
- RAM
- 16GB to 32GB LPDDR5X
- Storage
- 512GB SSD to 2TB
- Display type
- IPS or OLED
- Display (Size, Resolution)
- 14-inch IPS (1920x1200), OLED (2880x1800), 16-inch, IPS (1920x1200), OLED (2880x1800)
- Battery
- 14: 59 Wh Li-ion, 16: 68Wh Li-ion
- Charge speed
- 65W USB-C charger
- Ports
- 14-inch: HDMI 2.1, USB-A 10Gbps x 2, USB-C 10Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, combo audio jack, 16-inch: HDMI 2.1, USB-A 10Gbps x2, USB-C 10Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, combo audio jack
- Operating System
- Windows 11
- Webcam
- 5MP IR camera
- Cellular connectivity
- No
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3 or Bluetooth 5.4
- Form factor
- 2-in-1
- Dimensions
- 14-inch: 12.32 x 8.60 x 0.58 in, 16-inch: 14.02 x 9.67 x 0.61 in
- Weight
- 14-inch: 3.11lbs, 16-inch: 4.15lbs
- Speakers
- Dual
- Colors
- 14-inch: Gray, 16-inch: Black
- Pen compatibility
- Yes, optional
- NPU
- Yes
You'll "Flip" over the design
HP has always been good at 2-in-1s
I've always liked HP's edgier designs, and the OmniBook X Flip is on that side of the spectrum. While the corners have softened over the years, and this model doesn't have the angled rear corner USB ports of the Ultra version, it's still gorgeous. The dark gray on the 14-inch model is just the right side of silver for my eyes, and the anodized black of the 16-inch is beautiful, at least until it gets the usual scratches-on-black that all anodized laptops inevitably pick up.
I've always liked HP's edgier designs, and the OmniBook X Flip is on that side of the spectrum
There is only one thing about the design I dislike, and that's the confusing port placement of the USB-C connectors. There are two, both are towards the hinge on the left side of the chassis, and both are of different specifications. The one closest to the hinge is 40 Gbps TB4 (or USB4 on the AMD version), while the other is 20 Gbps. Only the rearmost port works for docking use, and it's very easy to plug into the 'wrong' port, as it were. I prefer the USB-C to be on opposite sides of the laptop if they're of differing specifications, as would most users.
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The display options are fantastic
I love that OLED is everywhere now
While HP does offer this laptop with a more affordable Full HD+ (1920x1200) IPS panel, both of our review units have the 3K OLED display option. It's honestly stunning, and while you might get slightly better battery life on the IPS panel, both AMD's Ryzen AI and Intel's Lunar Lake are efficient enough that you get all-day battery from OLED, and when that's the case why would you get anything else?
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sRGB |
DCI-P3 |
AdobeRGB |
Peak Nits SDR |
Tone Response |
Screen Uniformity |
White Point |
Color Accuracy |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (3K OLED touchscreen) |
100% |
100% |
95% |
429 |
Gamma 2.2 |
DeltaE 0.0 to 2.5 |
6700K |
DeltaE (Avg) 0.97 |
|
HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (3K OLED touchscreen) |
100% |
78% |
78% |
438 |
Gamma 2.2 |
DeltaE 0.0 to 4.5 |
6500 |
DeltaE (Avg) 0.99 |
Both screen sizes have the same specifications: 2880x1800 resolution, 400 nits of brightness, and a 48-120Hz variable refresh rate. They're actually a little brighter than that, but the screen uniformity for brightness was slightly skewed. The 14-inch model did better in color testing than the larger panel, but I'm not sure why, because they should have been identical. I retested to be sure, and they look similar side by side.
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Performance is there, no matter which CPU you pick
Honestly, there's not much they can't do
It has been a bumper crop of laptop CPUs this year, with every midrange option bringing power, performance, and battery life to the table. With one HP OmniBook X Flip equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the other with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, you might expect some performance variance, but honestly, for everyday use, you'll be hard-pressed to notice.
The only place that you might is with graphically-intensive tasks or light gaming, which is slightly better on the Lunar Lake chip. Results are in line with similarly equipped laptops from other manufacturers, and both stay cool and quiet even under extended benchmark loads.
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HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350) |
HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V) |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel Core Ultra 7 268V) |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite XIE-78-100) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PCMark 10 (AC/ battery best / battery balanced) |
6,586 / 6,338 / 5,182 |
6,748 / 5,984 / 4,634 |
6,497 / 6,307 / 5,336 |
7,187 / 7,261 / 4,872 |
--- / --- / --- |
|
Geekbench 6 (single / multi) |
2,793 / 11,956 |
2,615 / 10,006 |
2,402 / 10,803 |
2,820 / 10,928 |
2,396 / 13,932 |
|
Cinebench 2024 (single / multi) |
106 / 579 |
105 / 542 |
104 / 651 |
126 / 544 |
107 / 817 |
|
3DMark (Time Spy / Wild Life Extreme / Night Raid) |
2,565 / 4,445 / 20,113 |
4,088 / 7,437 / 32,804 |
2,323 / 3,619 / 20,309 |
4,491 / 7,598 / 32,440 |
1,915 / --- / --- |
|
CrossMark (Overall) |
1,667 |
1,578 |
1,688 |
1,915 |
1,393 |
Battery life is similarly excellent, with the 16-inch Lunar Lake laptop lasting 12 hours and 25 minutes in the Procyon productivity test. The smaller 14-inch model lasted just over 10 hours in the same test, and either will give you all-day battery life with enough performance to do your job.
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Should you buy the HP OmniBook X Flip?
You should buy the HP OmniBook X Flip if:
- You want a stylish 2-in-1 with a great webcam
- You want a comfortable keyboard and a responsive touchpad
- You need a mix of USB port types
You should NOT buy the HP OmniBook X Flip if:
- You don't want a touchscreen
- You need a discrete GPU
- You'd rather use a MacBook
The HP OmniBook X Flip is my new go-to for recommending midrange convertibles. It does everything you could ask for out of a slim laptop, and does it with style. The keyboard is a joy to type on, the touchpad is good (although it's not a haptic one), and it has a decent port selection.
Most laptop purchasers want battery life, performance, and a good screen, and the OmniBook X Flip has all of those, whether you pick the 14-inch or 16-inch version. The onboard speakers are slightly better on the larger model, but that's about the only difference I could point at after a month of extended use. Get the one that fits your backpack and be happy. But before you do, double-check the discounts on the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip, because the flagship is sometimes cheaper than the midrange.
HP OmniBook X Flip
- Operating System
- Windows 11
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (V-series)
- GPU
- AMD: Up to Radeon 880M integrated graphics; Intel: Up to Intel Arc Graphics 140V
- RAM
- 16GB to 32GB LPDDR5X