HP OmniBook

OmniBook is a line of laptops originally produced by Hewlett-Packard and later by its successor, HP Inc. Originally introduced in 1993, HP has used the name for business laptops from 1993 to 2002 and for consumer laptops featuring AI technology since 2024.

The OmniBook brand was initially discontinued after acquiring Compaq in 2002, only to return in 2024 as part of a restructuring plan that year to gradually succeed consumer-oriented brands such as the Spectre, Envy, Pavilion and Essential with the Omni brand (consisting of the OmniBook, OmniDesk and OmniStudio brands), which is designed for the next generation of computing.

History In June 1993, Hewlett-Packard launched the OmniBook line of business-oriented laptops and subnotebooks. It succeeded the prior HP Vectra LS models of computers. Following the acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook line was discontinued in favor of the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion laptops.

In May 2024, HP (as HP Inc.) announced its intentions on restructuring their lineup of consumer PCs in preparation for the next generation of computers with artificial intelligence, stating that most of its PC models (except Omen) would adopt a new branding nomenclature under the new Omni brand, which consisted of the OmniBook, OmniStudio and OmniDesk models. It would coexist alongside the long-running Pavilion brand in use since 1995 among many other brands. The new Omni brand of computers would feature AI-powered hardware and software.

As part of the new Omni branding that year, HP repurposed the old OmniBook name that had been used for its former line of business-oriented laptops in the 1990s for a new line of next generation AI-powered laptops manufactured by HP, reviving the historic nameplate that had been absent for 22 years.

Models +Available models in the HP OmniBook line (1993–2002; 2024–present) Modelname LCD size and resolution LCD technology Processor Clock speed(MHz)GraphicsRAM memoryStorageAudioOperating system Release date 300 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) AMD 386SX-LV 20 2 MB 10 MB 40 MB HDD, 10 MB Flash Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 5.0 425 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) TI 486SLC/e 25 430 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) 2 MB (40 MB HDD), 4 MB (105 MB HDD)40 MB HDD, 105 MB HDD Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 6.2 530 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) Intel 486SX 33 4 MB 12 MB 130 MB HDD Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.2 600C 8.5, VGA Color STN Intel i486DX4 75 16 MB 4000 Intel i486DX2 50 32 MB 600CT 9.5, VGA Color TFT Intel i486DX4 75 16 MB 5500CT 12.1, SVGA Color STN Intel Pentium 100 or 120 Local bus video with 1 MB display RAM 64 MB 1.35 GB HDD Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 95 5500CS Color TFT 120 or 133 800CT 10.4, SVGA Color TFT 133 48 MB 1.44 GB Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 95 800CS 10.4, SVGA Color TFT 100 2.5" 2 GB IDE hard drive and a 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy drive (external) 5000CT 12.1, SVGA Color TFT 133 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 95 5700 12.1, SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium MMX 150 or 166 160 MB Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 95 2000CT 12.1, SVGA Color TFT 133 64 MB 2000CS 12.1, SVGA Color STN 150 3000 13.3, XGA Color TFT 233 or 266 144 MB Windows 95 2100 12.1, SVGA 200 or 233 160 MB Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 3100 13.3, XGA Color TFT 266 4100 Color TFT Intel Mobile Pentium II 233 or 266 Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 7100 14.1, XGA Color TFT 266 288 MB Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS 3D enhanced audio, Dolby Digital for DVD playback, stereo sound via two built-in speakers and microphone Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 Sojourn 12.1, SVGA Color TFT 233 64 MB 64 MB 1 GB HDD Windows 95 7150 14.1, XGA Color TFT 300 320 MB Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 Color TFT 256 MB Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 900 Color TFT 160 MB Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 900B Color TFT 192 MB XE 256 MB XE2 256 MB 6000 Color TFT ATI Mobility M/M1 with 2X AGP 128 MB 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo sound Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 XE3 Color TFT S3 Savage IX 1 GB ESS Allegro 1988 with built-in stereo speakers and microphone Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP 500 12.1, XGA Color TFT 512 MB Windows 98, Windows 2000 6100 Color TFT Intel Mobile Pentium III 1133 512 MB Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP XT6200 Color TFT Intel Pentium 4 M 1700 1 GB Windows 2000, Windows XP VT6200 Color TFT X 14, 2.2K (2240 × 1400 pixels) Color OLED IPS touchscreen 3400 (12 cores) Qualcomm Adreno 16 GB, 32 GB 32 GB 512 GB SSD, 1 TB SSD, 2 TB SSD Windows 11 Ultra 14, 2.2K (2240 × 1400 pixels) Color OLED IPS touchscreen AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Core Ultra 5/7/9 5000 or 5100 (AMD)4500 or 5100 (Intel)

The original OmniBook line from 1993 to 2002 consisted of several different models of business notebooks and laptops produced in various sizes and configurations. Many generations of Intel (and sometimes AMD) processors were offered throughout the entirety of the original OmniBook brand, ranging from the original Pentium to the Pentium 4, with some models featuring 386, i486, and Celeron processors. Some OmniBook models from the early-to-mid 1990s also had a small pop-up mouse located on the right-hand side of the computer.

The current OmniBook line since 2024 consisted of various models grouped into five different grades from lowest to highest: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra; this format is also shared with the OmniDesk and OmniStudio lines as part of the Omni brand. , the 3 exclusively features AMD Ryzen processors, the 5, 7 and Ultra features AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra processors, and the X features AMD Ryzen, Intel Core Ultra, or Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (specifically the Snapdragon X). Like many models in the Omni brand, all models of the current OmniBook line (as well as the OmniDesk and OmniStudio lines) featured processors with AI technology, dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) for accelerating AI applications and featured Microsoft's Copilot chatbot software as part of a standard installation of Windows.

OmniBook 300

The HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) is a subnotebook released in June 1993 as one of the first models of the original OmniBook line. It weighed only 2.9 pounds and measured 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches. It is powered by an AMD 386SX-LV processor, featured a full-size keyboard, a pop-up computer mouse (This same pop-up mouse would later be used in the OmniBook 800CT; see the image above), and a 9-inch VGA screen. It had two PCMCIA slots for additional memory, modem, network cards or other peripherals. Furthermore, it came with three different storage configurations: no mass storage (F1030A at ), 10 MB flash memory disk (F1031A at ), or 40 MB hard drive (F1032A at ). Compared to the hard drive, the flash memory disk reduced the weight and storage capacity of the notebook with increased battery life. One of its outstanding features was a technology known as “Instant On”.

The OmniBook 300 came with slimmed-down copies of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. Due to storage limitations, the OmniBook 300 includes both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word pre-installed in ROM, a practice that still remains unusual even to this day. The “International English” version of the OmniBook 300 used code page 850 (rather than the more common code page 437) as hardware code page.

OmniBook 3

The HP OmniBook 3 is a line of laptops in the current OmniBook line since 2025. It includes AI-powered laptops featuring 14", 15.6", and 16" displays, and with AMD Ryzen AI processors. It is intended to supplement the Essential laptop line.

OmniBook 5

The HP OmniBook 5 is a line of laptops in the current OmniBook line since 2025. It includes AI-powered laptops featuring 14" and 16" displays, and with Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI processors. It is intended to supplement the Pavilion laptop line.

OmniBook 7 The HP OmniBook 7 is a line of laptops released in April 2025 as part of the current OmniBook line. It contains high-end performance laptops and 2-in-1 convertibles with AI capability, featuring robust durability and dedicated AI processors (NPUs) from Intel and AMD. It is intended to supplement the Pavilion and Envy laptop lines.

The main models are the HP OmniBook 7 Aero, an ultralight under 1 kg with AMD, the HP OmniBook 7, a Clamshell in 14", 16", and 17.3", and the HP OmniBook 7 Flip, with a 2-in-1 convertible with a touchscreen and 360-degree hinge. Specifications vary depending on the specific model, which are Aero, Clamshell, or Flip; but the range's key features include processor options such as up to Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. They feature integrated Intel Arc or AMD Radeon graphics, and in the 16" and 17.3" models, there is an option for dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. Regarding memory and storage, they offer from 16GB up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM and from 1TB up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The range presents a variety of display options, from 13.3" up to 17.3", with IPS or OLED panels and resolutions up to 3K with 120Hz refresh rates.

All models come with Windows 11 pre-installed, a 5MP IR webcam compatible with Windows Hello, and modern connectivity that includes Thunderbolt 4 ports on Intel models, USB-C, and Wi-Fi 6E/7. Battery life is a strong point, with a nominal duration of up to 26 hours and fast charging capabilities.

OmniBook X The HP OmniBook X is a line of laptops released in May 2024 as part of the current OmniBook line. It includes AI-powered laptops featuring 14", 16", and 17.3" displays, and with Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen AI, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors. It is intended to supplement the Envy laptop line.

OmniBook X 14-fe000

The HP OmniBook X 14-fe000 is a laptop first announced in May 2024 as the first model of the current OmniBook line. It is part of the OmniBook X series of laptops as a next-generation AI-powered PC. It weighs at about 2.97 pounds and measures 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches in the front and 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.57 inches in the rear. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor with a dedicated NPU powered by the Snapdragon processor for accelerating AI applications, a Qualcomm Adreno GPU, a 14" OLED IPS touchscreen display with a 2240 × 1400 display resolution, 16 GB or 32 GB memory, and either a 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB solid-state drive. It also features a built-in 5MP webcam, as well as a Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 wireless card. Battery life of the OmniBook X is rated at about 26 hours.

The OmniBook X came pre-installed with Windows 11 and includes the Copilot AI chatbot, Windows Studio Effects, and Poly Studio audio tuning. The OmniBook X is compliant with Microsoft's Copilot+ PC platform marketing brand, with also includes the addition of a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard replacing the menu key found in previous keyboards.

OmniBook Ultra

The HP OmniBook Ultra is a line of laptops released in November 2024 as part of the current OmniBook line. It includes AI-powered laptops featuring 14" displays, and with Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI processors. It succeeds the previous Spectre laptop series.

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