I tested the HP Omnibook Ultra 14 for a month — it's a mighty MacBook competitor, but the price is wrong
Tom's Guide Verdict HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is supposed to be a no-compromise laptop that offers powerful performance, great battery life, and a slim, portable chassis. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump To: Cheat sheet Specs The ups The downs Verdict When I look at a premium consumer laptop with branding like “Pro” or “Ultra,” I expect a bit more than the average laptop experience.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is supposed to be a no-compromise laptop that offers powerful performance, great battery life, and a slim, portable chassis.
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Tom's Guide Verdict HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is supposed to be a no-compromise laptop that offers powerful performance, great battery life, and a slim, portable chassis. While the Snapdragon X2 Elite model offers great performance and extreme portability, it does have a few major drawbacks that keep it from feeling Ultra. $1,999.99 at Best Buy(14-inch 1TB) $1,999.99 at Amazon(14-inch 1TB) $2,269.99 at Walmart(14-inch 1TB) Pros +Sleek modern design +Stellar general performance +Bright, vivid display and powerful audio +All-day battery life Cons -Port selection feels lacking -Microsoft Prism emulation can’t solve all the app support issues -Impressive performance comes at a high price Best picks for you HP's OmniBook series, powered by the Snapdragon X series processor, combine reliable…
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