This is a phenomenal 2-in-1 convertible laptop that also benefits from being a Copilot+ PC.
This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by HP.
The company had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.
A 2-in-1 design adds a lot of versatility, but it also brings a higher cost.
That’s still a pricey machine, but there’s no denying the consistent quality.
This laptop is covered by HP’s standard 1-year warranty.
This configuration will be the optimal choice for most people, with the greatest balance between performance and price.
Overall build quality is still flawless, every bit exuding the premium feeling this laptop’s price tag demands.
At least the active stylus firmly attaches to the side via magnets.
That is to say, this laptop runs like a dream.
The OmniBook Ultra Flip looks very similar to the Spectre x360, but the design has absolutely been refined further.
The laptop always remained performant and responsive and was never too hot to comfortably touch, either.
Most of the time, though, the OmniBook Ultra Flip is quieter than a mouse.
HP is taking advantage in other ways, too.
The OmniBook Ultra Flip trades the weird dropjaw USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 port for a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and you still get the 3.5mm audio jack.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
This is an amazing laptop keyboard through and through.
I can’t offer you any complaints about this touchpad, either.
That means physical buttons are replaced by a haptic vibration motor under the unmoving glass panel.
On the other side, you’ll find the same dual USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Once you’ve experienced a haptic touchpad, you won’t want to go back.
OmniBook Ultra Flip: Everything else
Other highlights
Time to wrap things up!
Honestly, there’s not much to complain about here, either.
This display is just as lovely as the last time I saw it, which isvery.
You also getWindows Hellobiometric authentication in two forms.
The IR-equipped webcam handles facial recognition, which is fast but on the inconsistent side of recent laptops.
Singular taps sometimes take multiple attempts to properly input, though.
The OmniBook Ultra Flip nails color acuracy, with 100% of two of the most popular color gamuts represented.
TheOmniBook Ultra 14 is availablefrom $1,349.99 at HP.
TheYoga Slim 7x is availablefrom $1,199 at Lenovo.
Oh, I really don’t want to give up the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024).
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) isn’t a huge leap forward in terms of performance, but it’s amazing in plenty of other ways.
It’s simply a great laptop, even with HP’s unwanted bloatware injections and that eyewatering price tag.
The “Performance” SSD in mid-to-high-tier configurations definitely embraces the name.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Core Ultra (Series 2) isn’t a multi-core powerhouse, but the OmniBook Ultra Flip at least keeps up.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The old Spectre x360 14 is actually more powerful on paper, but improved efficiency and single-core performance helps the OmniBook Ultra Flip feel smoother.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In general productivity, the OmniBook Ultra Flip punches well above its weight class.(Image credit: Windows Central)
New Intel Arc mobile graphics also enable casual gaming comparable to PC handhelds like the ROG Ally.(Image credit: Windows Central)
None of this translates to drastically faster 4K video encoding versus the Spectre x360, though.(Image credit: Windows Central)
HP is investing heavily in AI for consumer and enterprise use, and the OmniBook Ultra Flip is on the cutting edge.
I still love this keyboardandtouchpad, and the stylus is pretty great, too.
I’m definitely not an artist (I tried to draw a cat stretching, it looks more like a weird rat).
As great as the OmniBook Ultra Flip is, the Spectre x360 14 is still a worthy purchase.
This is easily one of the best laptops I’ve reviewed this year.
