I recently upgraded from my trusty (but ancient) seven-year-old laptop to a new HP Omnibook X Flip with Windows 11. I’ve been eyeing up all the new laptops at work, because my old one was approaching end of life. I’d dropped it a few times, the screen was cracked and the battery life was dreadful. And talk about slow. Emails opened so slowly, sometimes it would’ve been faster for people to send me a fax.
Honestly, who knew my old laptop was holding me back as much as it was. An updated laptop has changed the game, and here’s why…
It’s the roadrunner of laptops
I had no idea how much my old laptop was slowing me down—literally and metaphorically—until I upgraded to my new HP Omnibook X Flip. It’s powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor, with 16GB of RAM and a big 512GB SSD. In everyday language, that means I can have half my computers apps open at once without the spinning wheel of doom making an appearance.
And gone are the days of closing tabs to open others, or praying that my apps wouldn’t crash. I can juggle multiple projects, hop between apps like it’s nothing, and generally just get stuff done—without the stress, the fan noise, or the fear that my laptop might combust under pressure.
The battery goes on, and on, and on!
I knew the battery would be better than my old laptop, which would wheeze its way to 20% before I’d even finished a meeting. But this battery is seriously long-lasting. They say it can go for up to 26 hours, but I’ve been getting a solid 16 to 18 hours of actual, real-life use.
Now, I can get all my work done, and still have enough juice left to watch my Netflix before bed. And if I’m out and about, I no longer have to panic-search for a plug socket.
The best of HP with CoPilot+ - Omnibook X Flip
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is a super-slim, lightweight laptop that’s built to flex around your day. Whether you’re typing away in clamshell mode, watching shows in tent mode, or sketching ideas in tablet mode, it adapts to whatever you’re doing. With an AI-powered Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor and fast-charging all-day battery, it’s ready to keep up wherever you go. Plus, it comes with the HP AI Companion app, helping you keep on top of your tasks and stay organised.
High performance and stunning visuals – HP Omnibook 7
The HP OmniBook 7 makes everything look better, thanks to its stunning 14” OLED display with 2K resolution and 300 nits of brightness. Whether you’re streaming, browsing, or getting work done, colours pop and details shine with lifelike clarity. When it’s time to hop on a call, the HP OmniBook 7 steps it up with Poly Camera Pro. Powered by AI, it’s smart features and easy customisation means you always show up looking your best.
All the features you need – HP Omnibook 5
The HP OmniBook 5 strikes the perfect balance between performance and portability. With a roomy 16” screen, just 1.86 cm thick, and weighing just 1.77 kg, it’s built to keep up with your day - whether you’re working from home, at the office, or on the move. It’s also designed with sustainability in mind. The HP OmniBook 5 is EPEAT® Gold Registered and ENERGY STAR® Certified, and features a keyboard made with post-consumer recycled plastic.
Windows 11…so good!
Windows 11 is slick. Everything feels cleaner, a lot faster and just a bit more grown-up. The redesigned Start menu actually makes sense now (no offence, Windows 8), multitasking is smoother with Snap Layouts, and little touches—like the rounded corners and fresh icons—make it all feel a bit more premium. Plus, it just gets me: from personalised widgets to better touch controls, it’s like my laptop’s finally in tune with how I work. Or at least trying really hard to be.
Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than your older Windows device.1 Plus, you’ll enjoy 3 x faster web browsing.2 And you’ll get up to 2.7 more hours of battery life.3 That means you can stream your favourite shows on just a single charge!
Based on testing against Windows 10 devices using Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmark. Performance will vary significantly by device. See aka.ms/w11claims
Battery life varies significantly by device and with settings, usage and other factors. See aka.ms/w11claims
Based on Speedometer benchmark. Performance will vary significantly by device. See aka.ms/w11claims
What I can do now vs before
I can juggle multiple projects at once - no freezing, no lag, no crashing apps. Just smooth multitasking magic.
Battery anxiety? Gone. I can work (or binge) for hours without being glued to a plug socket all day.
New laptops are so much thinner than my old one. My HP Omnibook is thin enough to pop into my bag. It follows me everywhere.
Movies, shows, even video calls look and sound better thanks to the crisp screen and upgraded audio.
The CoPilot features are surprisingly handy. Writer’s block? Not today. CoPilot jumps in with ideas, edits, and rewrites before I’ve even finished my coffee.
