The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, when launched, was one of the first laptops to get the new Intel Core Ultra 7 series 2 processors. The new chipset promises even better efficiency compared to series 1, and that’s something a lot of people look for in a slim ultrabook. However, the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 also doubles as a tablet, since it features a 360-degree hinge and a touch-supported display.
HP’s convertible offering is among a handful of 2-in-1s available in the market with the new Intel Core Ultra series 2 chipsets. It’s not cheap though, as the base variant starts at Rs. 1,81,999. The unit that we received for review, which packs the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset, retails at Rs. 1,89,999. Is this 2-in-1 worth the money? Read our review to find out.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Design
- Dimensions – 31.37 x 21.62 x 1.49 cm
- Weight – 1.34kg
- Colours – Atmospheric blue
At first glance, there’s nothing visibly special about the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14. The laptop is slim, made out of aluminium, and has a matte finish that does like to hold on to fingerprints and smudges.
The OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 gets a metal HP logo on top, an OmniBook moniker on the outside of the right hinge, and a Polystudio engraving on the left side. On the bottom, you’ll find a large intake mesh and some rubber feet. The laptop weighs 1.34kg and is only 14.9 mm thick.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Display
- Size – 14-inch, 2.8K resolution, OLED touch, 16:10
- Refresh rate – 48-120Hz
- Brightness – 500 nits
The Ultra Flip 14, as the name suggests, has a 14-inch 2.8K resolution OLED panel that is multitouch enabled and offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports HDR as well. HP also claims that the panel delivers a 0.2ms response time and up to 500 nits of brightness in HDR mode.
HP has equipped the Ultra Flip 14 with a large touchpad that works great and supports multitouch gestures. The haptic feedback is also quite good but can be a bit strong.
The speakers aren’t that strong overall, but are good enough for indoor use. You get quad bottom-firing speakers, which offer clear audio and are loud but lack in the low end. They are powered by Poly Studio.
The laptop has a 9-megapixel IR web camera that comes with a physical shutter. The quality is good, with enough details and mostly accurate colours in good lighting conditions. It’s better than a lot of other laptop web cameras. However, low-light performance leaves something to be desired.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Software
- OS – Windows 11 Home
- Additional software – Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2021
As this is a Copilot+ PC, you do get a couple of AI features, but Microsoft’s marquee Recall feature was nowhere to be found. The laptop runs Windows 11 Home and you get a bunch of HP software baked in such as Poly Camera Pro, AI Companion, HP Smart, McAfee LiveSafe, and HP Omen.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Verdict
Time for the verdict, and I’d like to say that the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is definitely on the expensive side, and that’s something holding me back from recommending it to users. However, if the price isn’t an issue, and it should see a drop soon, then this 2-in-1 laptop from HP is a good buy.
The OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has an excellent OLED display, good performance, especially in gaming, great battery life, and is portable. While it does miss out on some basics such as a USB Type-A port, it’s not so bad. If you’re a creator looking for a 2-in-1 with an excellent screen and good battery life, this is a really good choice.