HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) vs HP OmniBook 7 16
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster and has Thunderbolt or USB4. Pick the HP OmniBook 5 16 only if it matters to you that it has Copilot+ AI features.
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Key differences
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Performance
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16's Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is quicker: it has the power for photo and video editing, while the HP OmniBook 5 16's AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 stays smooth with lots of apps open.
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Gaming
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16's built-in graphics manages light and older games, while the HP OmniBook 5 16's built-in graphics isn't made for games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 16" Full HD 300 nits against 16" Full HD 300 nits.
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Battery life
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 should last longer: up to 21.75 hours against up to 16.75 hours.
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Connectivity
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is better connected. Only it has Thunderbolt/USB4.
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Portability
HP OmniBook 5 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is easier to carry at 1.79 kg, against 1.91 kg.
Other differences
- Extras HP OmniBook 5 16 wins
Only the HP OmniBook 5 16 has Copilot+ AI features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 16 if…
- You want Copilot+ AI features, handy for Windows' newest AI tools.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.79 kg.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the HP OmniBook 7 16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or keep a lot open at once: its Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the more powerful processor.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (70 Wh).
Full spec comparison
The HP OmniBook 7 16 leads on performance and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, and the HP OmniBook 5 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Intel Arc 130T |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-7500 | DDR5-5600 |
| 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 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | No |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 62.5% sRGB |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is a little lighter, while the HP OmniBook 7 16 has a bigger battery and is slimmer.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16.75 hours | Up to 21.75 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 100 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 min | approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.7 x 254.8 x 17.9-18.6 mm | 357.8 x 254.8 x 15 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium (sheet colour description 'Sky blue aluminum', paint finish) | Glacier silver aluminum, sandblasted anodized finish |
| Durability | — | US military-grade standard testing |
| Colour | Sky blue | Glacier silver |
| Colours available | — | Glacier silver, Meteor silver |
Ports and wireless
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP OmniBook 5 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 2x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 1x USB-A 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-A 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps; charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Each laptop has its strengths on extras.
The HP OmniBook 5 16 has Copilot+ AI features, while the HP OmniBook 7 16 has a sharper webcam.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 5 MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size, backlit, numeric keypad, Copilot key | Full-size, backlit, soft gray, numeric keypad |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | HP Imagepad, Precision touchpad with multitouch gestures |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra | Dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio |
| Microphones | dual-array digital | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key | TPM 2.0 (firmware), 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 OmniBook 5 16 (AMD) | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BV3H5EA | BG3G9EA |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |