HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) vs HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen)
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more memory and has more storage. The HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Battery life HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 should last longer on a charge: it has a 64 Wh battery against 59 Wh.
- Memory HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has twice the storage: 2 TB against 1 TB.
- OLED screen HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP Envy x360 14's LCD.
- Sharpness HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Envy x360 14 if…
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors) and USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has the power for photo and video editing.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.39 kg.
Choose the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 20.5 hours).
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 2 TB of storage.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 leads on battery and weight, performance and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 47 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | HDR 500 (500 nits) |
| Finish | Glossy | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | MPP 2.0 |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 17.5 hours | Up to 20.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | about 50% in 45 min (system off) |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm | 313.7 x 216.2 x 14.9 mm |
| Materials | recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps | recycled metal cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps; sandblasted anodized finish; ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosures and bezel |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | convertible (laptop, stand, tent and tablet modes) |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Eclipse gray |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | Eclipse gray, Atmospheric blue |
Ports and wireless
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on ports and wireless.
The HP Envy x360 14 has HDMI and USB-A, while the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both support USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (one with HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge), 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps (charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | 9 MP IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size backlit soft grey keyboard | backlit island-style, full-size, Copilot key, mic mute key, audio mute key, HP Hubs Launcher key |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | haptic touchpad |
| Speakers | dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio | quad speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost 2.0, Poly Studio |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | dual-array digital microphones (beam forming, echo cancellation, noise suppression) |
| Pen | — | Included |
| Security | firmware TPM, mic mute key, camera privacy shutter | TPM 2.0 (discrete), fingerprint reader, camera privacy shutter, microphone mute key |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | A2WA0EA#ABU | B20FFEA#ABU |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |