HP OmniBook X Flip 2025, Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Eclipse Gray

A 2-in-1 with monster RAM and storage that's perfect for work and terrible for play. Buy it for the specs, not the screen.

The Core Ultra 7 258V surprised us. It's not the fastest chip on paper, but in real-world use it chews through multitasking and creative work without breaking a sweat. The 32GB of LPDDR5X and 2TB SSD are a killer combo for large files and heavy browser tabs. The integrated Arc 140V GPU is fine for light photo editing and older titles, but it's the reason gaming lands at a sad 21.2 out of 100. The 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS panel is bright enough at 400 nits, but the 62.5 percent color gamut is a letdown for anyone doing serious visual work.

The obvious rival is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro. The MacBook has a far better display, better battery life, and a GPU that can actually handle creative workloads. The OmniBook fights back with more RAM and storage for less money, plus a touchscreen and 2-in-1 flexibility. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is the pick if you want gaming performance in a similar size, but you lose the touchscreen and some portability. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a desktop replacement that makes the OmniBook look like a toy for gaming, but it's also heavier and pricier.

At USD 1,350 to USD 1,624 depending on the vendor, this thing is priced like a premium laptop but doesn't always feel like one. The best deal we're seeing is around USD 1,350, which is fair for 32GB RAM and 2TB storage. But if you're paying closer to USD 1,624, you're getting into MacBook Pro territory, and that's a much better screen and build quality for the money.

The HP OmniBook X Flip 16 is a weirdly compelling machine. It's got a 16-inch touchscreen, a 2TB SSD, 32GB of RAM, and Intel's new Core Ultra 7 258V, all wrapped in a 2-in-1 chassis that folds flat. The one thing to know? This is a productivity and AI workhorse that absolutely crushes it for developers, but don't expect to game on it.

If you're looking for a gaming laptop or a machine for serious creative work, this isn't it. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 for gaming or a MacBook Pro M4 Pro for color-accurate creative work. The OmniBook is for people who want a big touchscreen and lots of memory for productivity, not for pixel-pushing or frame rates.

If you're a developer, student, or office worker who wants a big touchscreen, tons of RAM and storage, and doesn't care about gaming, the OmniBook X Flip 16 is a solid buy, especially at the lower end of that price range. But if you need color-accurate visuals, reliable hardware, or any kind of gaming performance, look elsewhere. This is a productivity machine first, and it's unapologetic about it.