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| The HP OmniBook X in one of its two launch colours. |
After months of anticipation, HP has quietly rolled out its latest 14-inch ultraportable, the OmniBook X, to markets worldwide. First unveiled alongside a flurry of new models at CES 2026 in Las Vegas back in January, the OmniBook X 14 is now available for purchase. But if you were holding out for the promised Snapdragon X2 variant, you might have to wait a bit longer.
The launch completes HP’s initial OmniBook X family, which also includes two larger convertible models. According to our colleagues at LaptopsCheck, the OmniBook X Flip 14 and OmniBook X Flip 16 are also up for grabs, giving shoppers a choice between clamshell and 360‑degree designs. Meanwhile, the Flip 16 recently received a major spec bump that makes it even more competitive in the large‑screen convertible space.
No Snapdragon X2 (Yet) – All Intel, All the Way
When HP first teased the OmniBook X lineup, the company claimed it would offer both Snapdragon X2 and Intel Panther Lake versions. Fast forward to today, and only the Intel models have materialized. The 14‑inch OmniBook X is available with a choice of four Panther Lake processors: Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H, and the top‑tier Core Ultra X9 388H. HP has not confirmed when – or if – the Snapdragon X2 SKUs will finally ship, leaving Qualcomm fans in limbo.
Pricing and Configurations – A Tale of Three Markets
The OmniBook X 14 lands with surprisingly different price tags depending on where you live. In the UK, a well‑specced model with a Core Ultra 7 356H, 24 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 1200p OLED display (60 Hz, 300 nits) will set you back £1,249.
Over in the US, the same configuration is sold through third‑party retailers. You can grab it [on Amazon US for $1,677](https://amzn.to/49HExWu) right now. But if you buy directly from HP’s own website, that exact SKU jumps to **$1,959** – a hefty premium for going direct. HP’s official US starting price for the OmniBook X 14 is $1,399, which gets you a Core Ultra 5 325, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1200p IPS panel (no OLED at that entry level).
Canadian buyers are looking at a CAD 1,799 starting price for the same base Core Ultra 5 configuration. The story changes dramatically once you move up the ladder.
Display and Battery Trade‑offs You Need to Know
Here’s where things get a little tricky. HP has locked certain features to specific processor tiers. If you choose the Core Ultra 5 325, you are forced into the 1200p IPS display and a smaller 59 Wh battery. That’s fine for budget‑conscious shoppers, but power users should take note.
Step up to any of the higher‑end processors (Core Ultra 7, 9, or X9), and HP mandates the gorgeous 1800p OLED screen. This panel is a stunner: 500 nits in SDR mode, 1,100 nits peak brightness for HDR content, and a 120 Hz variable refresh rate that makes scrolling and gaming feel buttery smooth. The good news? Opting for that OLED display automatically upgrades you to a larger 70 Wh battery, which should help offset the higher power draw of both the screen and the faster chips.
Fully Loaded – Top Specs and Weight
If money is no object, HP will let you max out the OmniBook X 14 with 32 GB of RAM, a 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD, the 1800p OLED display, and the flagship Core Ultra X9 388H processor with integrated Arc B390 graphics. That top‑of‑the‑line configuration tips the scales at 1.3 kg – only about 70 grams heavier than an Apple MacBook Air 13 (for reference, we recently reviewed the MacBook Air 13 M5 and found it to be a fanless wonder, but HP’s active cooling might give it an edge in sustained workloads).
The price for that fully loaded US model? A cool $2,699 on HP’s website. Canadian shoppers face a more limited ceiling: the highest configuration available in Canada tops out at a Core Ultra 7 356H, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and the same 1800p OLED panel for CAD 2,899.
Should You Buy One Now?
The OmniBook X 14 is an intriguing proposition. It finally brings Intel’s Panther Lake to a sleek, lightweight chassis, and the 1800p OLED option is genuinely competitive with Dell’s XPS and Apple’s MacBook lineup. However, the absence of Snapdragon X2 models – and the weird region‑specific configuration locks – might give some buyers pause.
If you’re ready to pull the trigger, head over to HP’s official OmniBook X product page to customize your build. US shoppers may also want to check Amazon’s listing for better pricing on mid‑range SKUs. Stay tuned for a full review once we get one into the lab – and we’ll be sure to update you the moment HP announces a Snapdragon X2 variant.
Source : Currys UK, HP Canada (1) (2) & HP US
