HP OmniBook 5 (2025) vs Dell Pro 16 (PC16250)
Both are good choices with different strengths. The HP OmniBook 5 has Copilot+ AI features, while the Dell Pro 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet and can be upgraded.
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Key differences
- Ports Dell Pro 16 wins
Only the Dell Pro 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
- Extras HP OmniBook 5 wins
Only the HP OmniBook 5 has Copilot+ AI features.
- Upgrades Dell Pro 16 wins
The Dell Pro 16's memory can be upgraded later; the HP OmniBook 5's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 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 multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Choose the Dell Pro 16 if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6E gets more out of a modern router.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Pro 16 leads on ports and wireless; 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 Dell Pro 16 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the HP OmniBook 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7500 | DDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
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 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 45% NTSC (typical) |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | — |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook 5 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Dell Pro 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16.75 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | 4.5 mm barrel DC-in (USB-C PD also charges) |
| Fast charging | 50% in approximately 30 minutes (powered off) | 80% in 60 min (ExpressCharge 1.0) |
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.92 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.7 x 254.8 x 17.9-18.6 mm | 358.00 x 251.82 x 18.89-20.77 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium; recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, sideband and hinge caps | PC+ABS |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Black |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | Magnetite, Platinum Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Pro 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP OmniBook 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort; charges), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort; charges), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, one with PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (1 GbE), 1x 3.5 mm global headset jack, 1x DC-in power port (4.5 mm barrel) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 5 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the Dell Pro 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | — |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key | spill-resistant, Copilot key, numeric keypad, 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Precision clickpad, 115 x 80 mm |
| Speakers | Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost; DTS:X Ultra | 2x 2 W (2.5 W peak), Waves MaxxAudio |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Mic mute key, Camera privacy shutter | TPM 2.0 (discrete, FIPS 140-2 certified), Wedge-shaped lock slot, Camera privacy shutter, Chassis intrusion detection |
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 (2025) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | BQ7V7EA#ABU | HT0V6 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |