HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 gets Panther Lake and Snapdragon X2 options inside — exclusive variant of Qualcomm chip has 85 TOPS

HP is updating its top-of-the-line consumer productivity laptop, the OmniBook Ultra 14, with the latest silicon from both Qualcomm and Intel. At CES 2026, the company revealed a new design for the ultrabook, which the company claims is thinner than a MacBook Air.

HP is putting most of its emphasis on the Qualcomm model, which uses an exclusive variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite with an NPU capable of 85 TOPS. Until now, the Snapdragon X2 Elite had an 80 TOPS NPU on the high end.

The Qualcomm model will start with the Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100). Right now, HP is only saying that an Intel version with "Intel Next Gen AI" processors and graphics will exist, but is not naming specific chips. If the Intel models use Panther Lake, that would mean the NPU would go up to 50 TOPS on those models. All of this only matters, of course, if you're using local AI regularly.

Both systems come in an anodized aluminum finish. The Qualcomm version comes in a subtle "stone blue" color, while the Intel models come in duller gray and "sand" options. HP says the new Ultra is 14% lighter than the previous generation laptop at 2.81 pounds, and also claims that this machine is thinner than the 13-inch MarBook Air, though that's specifically at one point on the rear of the laptop and doesn't include the hinge cap or rubber feet.

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Both options use a 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen that goes up to 120 Hz. They also have similar port layouts (the Intel models use Thunderbolt 4, the Qualcomm options use USB4), and they each feature Wi-Fi 7 and a 70 WHr battery. The designs continue HP's use of a lattice-free keyboard on high-end models (similar to Dell) and large trackpads. The chassis has passed 20 MIL-STD 810G tests for durability.

HP says the Intel version will be released this month, starting at $1,549.99. As of this writing, HP tells me the Qualcomm version will launch in the spring and that pricing will be shared closer to release.

Beyond the sleek new Ultra 14, HP is updating the entire OmniBook stack at CES, with a variety of sizes and processors from Qualcomm, Intel, and next-gen Ryzen AI chips. These include the OmniBookX, OmniBook 7, OmniBook 5, and OmniBook 3, which are set to launch throughout February and the spring. HP is also announcing updates to its Chromebook offerings, as well as its Elitebook lineup.

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