The HP Omnibook X ($1,149 to start) accomplishes what we thought was impossible. Not only does its Snapdragon X Elite chip help it match Apple’s M3-powered MacBooks in performance, but it can also outlast them in battery life. Qualcomm’s claims about its silicon were spot on, which means the best MacBooks are no longer the only choice for folks who want a powerful notebook that can last for a full workday and then some. The OmniBook X signifies a new era for the best Windows laptops.
Power and efficiency are the main draws, but the HP OmniBook X has other features you’d want to see in the best laptops. Its ultraportable design makes it an ideal travel partner when you’re out and about. And though it’s not exactly the most eye-catching laptop, I appreciate its nondescript appearance. Thankfully, its thin profile doesn’t preclude the OminiBook X from packing a USB-A port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
