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It’s available now, and it costs less than the OmniBook Ultra.

Expect to pay more for this laptop.

HP OmniBook X

HP EliteBook X right ports

Its sibling, theEliteBook Ultra G1q, was also unveiledas an alternative for professionals.

The OmniBook X with Snapdragon XSystems-on-Chip (SoC)is available for purchase now.

That’s not the case for the OmniBook X and the OmniBook Ultra.

HP OmniBook Ultra

The OmniBook Ultra has a slightly different body shape compared to the OmniBook X.

The OmniBook Ultra also uses its larger footprint to include top-firing speakers on either side of the keyboard.

The OmniBook X has two Poly Studio speakers located on the underside of the chassis.

HP EliteBOok Ultra G1Q with Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU

HP EliteBook X right ports

Another feature worth comparing is wireless connectivity.

Both devices come with modern Bluetooth.

Both OmniBook models use the same 14-inch touch display with a 2240x1400 (2.2K) resolution.

HP OmniBook Ultra with AMD Ryzen AI 300

HP OmniBook Ultra with AMD Ryzen AI 300 left and right ports

On AMD’s side, itannounced new Ryzen AI 300 chipsat Computex 2024.

HP estimates up to 21 hours of local video playback on the AMD system.

It will also be interesting to see the performance when running on battery power.

HP OmniBook Ultra with AMD Ryzen AI 300

HP OmniBook Ultra with AMD Ryzen AI 300

We’ll know more when we get into deep in-house testing of both laptops.

The OmniBook X and OmniBook Ultra are AI PCs, but only one can so far be considered aCopilot+PC.

HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra: Which should you buy?

HP EliteBOok Ultra G1Q with Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU

HP OmniBook X keyboard in Ceramic White

There are a few key factors to discuss before we look at performance and efficiency.

Typing is on par between the two laptops, as is the display.

What will really make a difference is performance and efficiency.

AMD Ryzen AI 300 performance chart

AMD’s own chart showing performance gains compared to Snapdragon X.

There’s also the question of performance on DC power.

At the time of writing, you’ve got the option to pick one up forabout $1,000.

The OmniBook Ultra isn’t expected to launch until August 2024, with a starting price ofabout $1,450.

HP EliteBOok Ultra G1Q with Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU

HP OmniBook X with new AI helix logo

HP’s OmniBook X is available now at a cheaper price.

The Ultra model has a better webcam and twice as many speakers, but it is thicker and heavier.

You’ll pay more, but the additional features will be worth it for some users.

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