Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen)
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has an OLED screen. Pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Memory HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has four times the storage: 2 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1's LCD.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader, while only the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Sharpness HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 if…
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors), USB-A (for older USB accessories) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2026.
- You want to use AI features on the laptop itself: its AI engine is rated at 80 TOPS.
Choose the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 2 TB of storage.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 leads on performance 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
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 has a stronger AI engine, while the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has more memory and has more storage.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| AI engine (NPU) | 80 TOPS | 47 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-9523 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Screen
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | HDR 500 (500 nits) |
| Finish | Glossy | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | AES 3.0 | MPP 2.0 |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 33.1 hours | Up to 20.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge | about 50% in 45 min (system off) |
| Weight | 1.518 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.6 x 224.9 x 17.4 mm | 313.7 x 216.2 x 14.9 mm |
| Materials | aluminium (top), PC-ABS + 40% GF (bottom) | recycled metal cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps; sandblasted anodized finish; ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosures and bezel |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible (360 Drop Down 2.0) | convertible (laptop, stand, tent and tablet modes) |
| Colour | Luna Grey | Eclipse gray |
| Colours available | Luna Grey | Eclipse gray, Atmospheric blue |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader, while the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD 45-65W charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (1 always-on), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x microSD | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge), 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps (charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9 MP IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 6-row, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, white 2-level backlight | backlit island-style, full-size, Copilot key, mic mute key, audio mute key, HP Hubs Launcher key |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | buttonless Mylar, 120 x 75 mm, Precision TouchPad | haptic touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio | quad speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost 2.0, Poly Studio |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array digital microphones (beam forming, echo cancellation, noise suppression) |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Included |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (firmware, in SoC), Camera privacy shutter, IR camera for Windows Hello | TPM 2.0 (discrete), fingerprint reader, camera privacy shutter, microphone mute key |
Software and model
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) | HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 83UK0006UK | B20FFEA#ABU |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |