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| The OmniBook Ultra 16 comes in a single colour option and is 15.73 mm thick. |
HP has officially joined Asus, Dell, and MSI in bringing Nvidia’s RTX Spark N1X architecture to a 16-inch form factor. The new HP OmniBook Ultra 16 sits within HP’s consumer-focused OmniBook Ultra family, which also includes the OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniBook Ultra Flip 14. For anyone who has been watching the smaller 14-inch model, the appeal of the new 16-inch version is easy to understand: the same AI-focused hardware, a larger chassis, and more room for cooling and battery. The 14-inch OmniBook Ultra is currently listed at $1,399 on Amazon, giving shoppers a more portable alternative if the 16-inch model feels like too much laptop.
Pricing and configurations
The OmniBook Ultra 16 starts at **$3,199 in the US**, which is $200 more than the smaller OmniBook X with the same 18-core RTX Spark N1X chipset. HP charges **$3,619** for Nvidia’s 20-core variant. In the UK, that same 20-core configuration can be picked up for **£3,199 including taxes**, or roughly $4,235. If you want to compare the 20-core model directly, it is already listed at Best Buy, while UK buyers can check Currys for pre-order details.
Memory and storage can push the price up quickly. HP offers the new OmniBook Ultra 16 with 64 GB of RAM for $4,199**. At the time of writing, the company charges a further **$1,110 for 128 GB of RAM and $850 for a 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD** to replace the 1 TB drive included by default. As a result, a fully configured OmniBook Ultra 16 retails for **$6,159. The full range of options is available through HP’s official store.
Display, battery, and hardware details
All SKUs feature the same 99 Wh battery, which should help the 16-inch model keep pace with the smaller OmniBook Ultra 14. HP also equips every OmniBook Ultra 16 variant with the same 16-inch OLED display. It resolves at 2,880 x 1,800 pixels and boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate, just like its 14-inch counterpart. The panel is said to peak at 500 nits when viewing SDR content and 1,100 nits when HDR content is active. Anyone who wants a closer look at how the smaller model compares can read more about the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.
The 16-inch OmniBook Ultra is also entering a increasingly crowded creator and AI laptop segment. Dell, for example, has its own answer with the XPS 16 Creator Edition, which targets a similar mix of performance, display quality, and premium design. HP’s advantage here is the RTX Spark N1X architecture, which is now available across multiple Windows OEMs and appears to be the centerpiece of this generation.
Availability and release dates
Currently, HP expects to start shipping US pre-orders on November 6. In comparison, Currys reports that UK pre-orders will start shipping on November 17. Buyers who want the latest details, configuration options, or delivery estimates should see HP’s website for more information.
With its 16-inch 3K OLED screen, 120 Hz refresh rate, 99 Wh battery, and up to 128 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 16 is clearly aimed at users who want a desktop-class AI laptop without moving into a traditional workstation. The starting price is high, but the configuration ceiling is even higher. For anyone already considering the 14-inch OmniBook Ultra, the new 16-inch model simply adds another size to the same premium formula.
