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| HP is stealing Lenovo's thunder at the moment with an admittedly great deal for users in the market for a 16-inch OLED convertible |
If you’ve been holding out for a premium 16-inch convertible that doesn’t require taking out a second mortgage, the timing just got a whole lot better. HP is currently running a significant discount on its OmniBook X Flip 16, slashing the price by a whopping $500 to bring it down to just $900. For a high-end 2-in-1 that packs Intel’s modern Core Ultra 7 “Lunar Lake” CPU and a stunning 3K OLED touchscreen, this deal is turning heads—and putting serious pressure on the competition.
In our full review of the OmniBook X Flip, we praised its versatile hinge mechanism and undeniably luxurious design. HP clearly aimed for a premium feel with this chassis, and for the most part, they succeeded. The one area where we had to take a star off was the keyboard; the shallow key travel might not satisfy users who prefer a more tactile, deep-press experience. However, at this new price point, that minor quibble becomes much easier to overlook.
A Deep Dive into the Deal
For those interested in the technical specifications, you can read our detailed performance analysis and breakdown of the chassis in our full review of the model here. To summarize the hardware: the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake processor with a 3K OLED panel is usually reserved for systems costing well north of $1,200. The efficiency of Lunar Lake means you aren’t sacrificing battery life for that gorgeous screen, which is often the trade-off with high-resolution OLED panels.
Why This Sale Spells Trouble for Lenovo
The aggressive $900 price tag isn’t just a good deal in a vacuum; it actively undercuts recently released competitors, particularly the AMD-powered Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16. As of this writing, Lenovo is offering its latest Yoga configuration—equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 CPU and a similar 3K OLED touchscreen—for a hefty $1,650.
That creates a $700+ surcharge if you opt for the Lenovo over the HP. What makes this price gap so fascinating is that the more expensive Lenovo configuration actually falls short in a few key areas. According to our recent benchmark tests, the HP OmniBook with the Lunar Lake chip delivers better graphics performance and noticeably longer battery life than the pricier Yoga. Additionally, despite being physically thicker, the Lenovo Yoga 7 doesn’t offer a superior build quality; in fact, the HP feels more luxurious in hand.
What You Gain (and Lose) by Saving $700
To be fair, the Lenovo Yoga does have two advantages. It offers roughly 15% faster multi-thread performance for users who regularly engage in heavy video editing or rendering, and it comes standard with 24GB of RAM compared to the HP’s 16GB.
However, for the vast majority of users—especially those using the device as a convertible for media consumption, productivity, and light creative work—these differences are minimal in real-world usage. They certainly aren’t enough to justify a price difference of over $700.
If you are currently shopping for a 16-inch convertible, the OmniBook deal is looking exceptionally good relatively speaking. You’re getting a slimmer chassis, superior battery efficiency, a gorgeous OLED display, and a modern AI-ready CPU for under a grand. While this sale is likely temporary—designed to clear space or capitalize on early-year shopping trends—it currently makes HP’s offering one of the most compelling values in the large-screen convertible market.
Source : HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16 product page