HP has unveiled the OmniBook Ultra 14, its first AI PC powered by an AMD processor that is said to outperform Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors in Windows Copilot+ PCs.
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor. While Microsoft Copilot PCs are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus chips, the OmniBook Ultra 14 comes with higher AI performance.
HP claims the OmniBook Ultra 14 features a thin and light chassis, with a processor rated at 55 TOPS of AI performance. Its AI performance is said to be better than the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus Hexagon NPU.
The new model would therefore support several new features, including faster AI image generation and improved camera effects during video calls, among others.
The OmniBook Ultra 14 has an integrated Radeon 980 GPU while the Ryzen AI 300 is based on x86 architecture.
The laptop will therefore benefit from better compatibility with applications, unlike the ARM-based Copilot+ models. HP says that the new laptop will benefit from a free update that will unlock all the current features of the Windows 11 AI suite.
The OmniBook Ultra 14’s chassis is based on that of HP’s Spectre laptops for the Ultra. The laptop has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a first for an AMD-based HP laptop. It also has a USB-A port and a 3.5mm audio jack. A 68Wh battery means it’s slightly bulkier than the OmniBook X.
Pricing and availability for Australia have yet to be announced. However, it is expected to go on sale next month in most major markets at a price of around AU$2,150.
As ChannelNews previously reported, HP had already unveiled its EliteBook Ultra G1q in May, shortly after announcing the new OmniBook X and EliteBook Ultra, all part of its AI PC lineup.