HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9)
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it is lighter, has more memory and has more accurate colour. Pick the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 only if it matters to you that it is newer.
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Key differences
- Weight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is 0.3 kg lighter: 1.35 kg against 1.65 kg.
- Memory Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Colour Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% sRGB against 62.5% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Brightness Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1's screen is brighter (400 against 300 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Age HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is the newer model (2026 against 2024).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 if…
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2026.
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (68 Wh).
- You want Copilot+ AI features, handy for Windows' newest AI tools.
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 if…
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.35 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% sRGB.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 400 nits.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 leads on battery and weight, performance, the screen and 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 322 | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 11 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-7467 | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is ahead on the screen.
It has more accurate colour and has a brighter screen, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | — | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | Lenovo Slim Pen |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 has a bigger battery, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is lighter and is slimmer.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 28.5 hours | Up to 23.2 hours |
| Battery capacity | 68 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | approx. 50% in 45 minutes | Rapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour |
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 313 x 219.9 x 18.4 mm | 312.80 x 217.65 x 15.49 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium top and bottom |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 360-degree flip (laptop, tablet, tent, stand) | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Grey |
| Colours available | — | Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both support Power Delivery 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size, backlit, soft gray; Copilot key | UK English, backlit, spill-resistant |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint, Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Trackpad |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra | 2x 2 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | dual array digital microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Nano Security Slot, fingerprint, face recognition |
Software and model
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Update promise | None | — |
| Model number | D74HBEA#ABU | 21KE0080UK |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |