Apple’s MacBook Neo has no shortage of Windows rivals anymore, and HP is adding yet another one to the pile. The company has announced the new OmniBook 5 14, which starts at $699.99 in the U.S., putting it directly alongside Apple’s cheapest MacBook.
For the money, HP is offering some surprisingly premium hardware. The OmniBook 5 will launch with a 2K OLED display rated at up to 300 nits, while a sharper 2.5K OLED touchscreen capable of reaching 620 nits is planned for March 2027. Apple’s MacBook Neo uses a smaller 13-inch IPS panel, although it does have a higher 2408 x 1506 resolution and 500-nit brightness rating.
HP is packing quite a lot into a thin chassis
Performance comes from up to an Intel Core 7 processor with integrated NPU hardware, although those Core 7 configurations are not expected until mid-October. HP still hasn’t detailed the complete memory and storage lineup, so we don’t yet know exactly how the $699.99 model stacks up against the MacBook Neo’s 8GB of memory and 256GB SSD.
The chassis is another strong point. HP has kept the OmniBook 5 down to 11.77mm thick and 1.16kg, while still fitting a 180-degree hinge and two full-function USB-C ports. A compact 65W GaN charger is also included. Smoke Silver, Starlit Blue, Peony Pink, and Soft Honeydew finishes are available, giving the aluminum laptop some of the colorful personality Apple brought to the MacBook Neo.
The battery claim needs some context
HP is claiming up to 42 hours of battery life, but that number comes from continuous 1080p local video playback at 200 nits, with wireless switched on but disconnected. Real-world endurance will naturally be lower, and HP’s testing method is different from Apple’s, so the figures shouldn’t be compared directly.
An FHD infrared camera with Windows Hello, dual microphones, Poly Studio-tuned audio, and DTS:X Ultra round out the package. The OmniBook 5 14 is expected to reach HP.com and Best Buy sometime in October, starting at $699.99.