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HP's MacBook Neo competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- HP has announced the OmniBook 5 14, a new OLED-equipped laptop starting at $699, positioned as a Windows-based competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo.
- The laptop features a 14-inch OLED display, two full-function USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and a FHD camera with Windows Hello support, weighing just 2.56 pounds and measuring 11.77mm thick.
- It supports up to an Intel Core i7 processor, offers up to 42 hours of local video playback, and is compatible with HP’s 65W mini GaN charger, though specific processor, storage, and memory configurations remain undisclosed.
- The higher-end 2.5K OLED panel version will not be available until March 2027; the initial release includes a 2K OLED panel with lower brightness (300 nits versus 650 nits).
- Many details about the laptop remain unclear, including exact specs and configurations, reflecting ongoing challenges in the PC market amid a RAM shortage.
