HP OmniBook 5 Brings OLED and Intel Core 5 to the Sub-$700 Laptop Market
Starting at $699, the 14-inch laptop features an OLED touchscreen, Intel Core 5 processor, and fast charging ahead of the holiday shopping season.
HP is targeting budget-conscious laptop buyers this holiday season with the OmniBook 5, a 14-inch Windows machine starting at $699 that packs an OLED touchscreen and current-generation Intel silicon into a chassis weighing just 2.6 pounds.
The base configuration pairs an Intel Core 5 320 processor with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, integrated Intel Graphics, and a 256GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 solid-state drive. Buyers can double the storage to 512GB for an additional $50. The system includes a neural processing unit rated at 16 trillion operations per second (TOPS), technically qualifying it as an AI PC under Microsoft’s baseline definitions, though HP has largely avoided centering its marketing around artificial intelligence capabilities.
That NPU specification carries practical significance for Windows users. Microsoft requires a minimum of 16 TOPS to enable certain on-device AI features in Windows 11, such as Live Captions and basic Studio Effects during video calls. However, machines need at least 40 TOPS to qualify for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC designation, which unlocks more advanced local AI tools like Recall and real-time translation. The OmniBook 5 sits below that threshold, positioning it strictly as a mainstream productivity device rather than a premium AI workstation.
The display separates the OmniBook 5 from most competitors at this price point. The 14-inch panel runs at a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a taller format increasingly favored by manufacturers for document editing and web browsing compared to traditional 16:9 screens. It supports multi-touch input, covers the full DCI-P3 color gamut, and uses OLED technology for deeper contrast ratios. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects the surface against scratches.
OLED panels remain uncommon in laptops priced under $800. Manufacturers have historically reserved the technology for premium tiers due to higher component costs, making HP’s decision to include one here a direct response to shifting consumer expectations at the entry level.
Power delivery relies on fast charging capable of reaching 50 percent battery capacity in 30 minutes. HP rates the machine for up to 42 hours of local video playback, a figure achieved under controlled testing conditions that typically involve reduced screen brightness and disabled wireless radios. Real-world mixed usage involving web browsing, streaming, and office applications will yield substantially shorter runtimes.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two USB Type-C ports, a single HDMI 2.1 output, and a combination headphone and microphone jack. Video conferencing hardware consists of a 1080p webcam paired with a dual-array microphone and stereo speakers. Input is handled through a full-size backlit keyboard and an HP Imagepad trackpad.
The aluminum chassis measures 12.3 inches wide, 8.62 inches deep, and 0.46 inches thick. HP offers four color options: pink, silver, blue, and green. The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home preinstalled and carries a standard one-year limited hardware warranty.
Retail availability begins in October through major electronics outlets including Best Buy, placing the launch ahead of the Black Friday and holiday shopping window.
