MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5
Tech > Computing > Laptops MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too. Tyler Graham Writer Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games.… Read full bio Tyler Graham Writer Read full bio October 1, 2026, 9:00 am ET 3 min read The budget OmniBook 5 has a larger display and better battery life than the Neo, despite its similar pricing. HP When Apple’s budget MacBook was released in March, it was a solid bargain — the design incorporated the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip to tamp down the price and it shipped at $599.
- ▪Tech > Computing > Laptops MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
- ▪Tyler Graham Writer Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games.… Read full bio Tyler Graham Writer Read full bio October 1, 2026, 9:00 am ET 3 min read The budget OmniBook 5 has a larger display and better battery life than
- ▪HP When Apple’s budget MacBook was released in March, it was a solid bargain — the design incorporated the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip to tamp down the price and it shipped at $599.
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Tech > Computing > Laptops MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too. Tyler Graham Writer Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games.… Read full bio Tyler Graham Writer Read full bio October 1, 2026, 9:00 am ET 3 min read The budget OmniBook 5 has a larger display and better battery life than the Neo, despite its similar pricing. HP When Apple’s budget MacBook was released in March, it was a solid bargain — the design incorporated the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip to tamp down the price and it shipped at $599. Factoring in the education discount, it was a nearly unbeatable deal for students.
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