HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax vs HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon)
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and is more compact. Pick the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax only if it matters to you that it has a bigger screen.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 has the better screen: 14" Full HD OLED 300 nits against 15.6" HD 250 nits.
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Battery life
HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 should last longer: up to 34 hours against up to 10.75 hours.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Much the same, except that only the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has HDMI.
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Portability
HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is easier to carry at 1.29 kg, against 1.65 kg.
Other differences
- Screen size Depends on you
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has the bigger screen (15.6" against 14"), while the HP OmniBook 5 14 is more compact.
- Colour HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14's screen shows a wider range of colour (95% DCI-P3 against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax if…
- You want more room to work: its 15.6-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
- You want a number pad, handy for spreadsheets and numbers.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors).
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 14 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 34 hours).
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.29 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 14-inch screen.
- 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.
Full spec comparison
The HP OmniBook 5 14 leads on battery and weight and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax can be upgraded, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 has faster memory.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 45 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on the screen.
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has the bigger screen (15.6" against 14"), while the HP OmniBook 5 14 is more compact. The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has a bigger screen, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 is more compact, has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and is slimmer, and the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.75 hours | Up to 34 hours |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 59 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | AC smart pin (barrel) and USB-C (Power Delivery) | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 45 min | 50% in 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 359.8 x 236 x 18.6 mm | 312.1 x 217.5 x 12.6 mm |
| Materials | Roundstooth texture matte cover and keyboard frame finish, textured base | Glacier silver aluminum, sandblasted anodized finish; recycled metal in cover, base and keyboard bracket |
| Colour | Jet black | Glacier silver |
| Colours available | — | Glacier silver |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has HDMI, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 has Wi-Fi 6E.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4b, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x AC smart pin (power) | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on extras.
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax has a number pad, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 has a backlit keyboard and Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size jet black keyboard with numeric keypad; mic mute key | full-size, backlit, soft gray, Copilot key |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | HP Imagepad, Precision Touchpad support |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic 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 Laptop 15-fd1010nax | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | D8WB0EA | D77FWEA |
| Released | — | 2025 |