HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour. The HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Battery life HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 should last longer on a charge: both have a 59 Wh battery, but its Intel Core Ultra 7 256V uses less power.
- OLED screen HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP Envy x360 14's LCD.
- Colour HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14's screen shows a wider range of colour (95% DCI-P3 against 62.5% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Smoothness HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the HP Envy x360 14's 60 Hz one.
- Ports HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins
Only the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Envy x360 14 if…
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has the power for photo and video editing.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.39 kg.
Choose the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 22.75 hours).
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 95% DCI-P3.
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook X Flip 14 leads on battery and weight 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
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a smoother screen, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook X 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 X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 17.5 hours | Up to 22.75 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 59 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | approximately 50% in 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.38 kg |
| Dimensions | 313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm | 313 x 218.5 x 14.6 mm |
| Materials | recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps | Atmospheric blue aluminium; recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | Convertible: clamshell, tent, tablet and reverse modes |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Atmospheric blue |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | — |
Ports and wireless
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C 40Gbps (charging, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (charging, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook X 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 X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size backlit soft grey keyboard | Full-size, backlit, Copilot key |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio | Dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | Dual array digital microphones |
| Security | firmware TPM, mic mute key, camera privacy shutter | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key |
Software and model
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | A2WA0EA#ABU | D32N8EA#ABU |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |