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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is the better laptop on paper: it has more storage, has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour. Pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it has a brighter screen.

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Key differences

  • Storage HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins

    The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.

  • OLED screen HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins

    The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1's LCD.

  • Colour HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins

    The HP OmniBook X Flip 14's screen shows a wider range of colour (95% DCI-P3 against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.

  • Smoothness HP OmniBook X Flip 14 wins

    The HP OmniBook X Flip 14's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1's 60 Hz one.

  • Brightness Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 wins

    The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1's screen is brighter (400 against 300 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 if…

  • You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 400 nits.
  • You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
  • You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 7 gets more out of a modern router.

Choose the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 if…

  • You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
  • 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.
  • You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.

Full spec comparison

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The HP OmniBook X 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

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on performance.

It has more storage, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Performance: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Processor Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Graphics Qualcomm Adreno GPUIntel Arc Graphics 140V
AI engine (NPU) 80 TOPS—
Memory (RAM) 16 GB16 GB
Memory type LPDDR5X-9523LPDDR5X-8533
Maximum memory 16 GB16 GB
Memory upgrades Soldered (not upgradeable)Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage 512 GB1 TB
Storage type SSDSSD
Storage interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
Storage slots 2—

Screen

Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 has a brighter screen, while the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a smoother screen.

Screen: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Screen size 14"14"
Resolution Full HD+ (1920 x 1200)Full HD+ (1920 x 1200)
Aspect ratio 16:1016:10
Panel IPSOLED
Refresh rate 60 Hz120 Hz
Variable refresh (VRR) —Yes
Brightness 400 nits300 nits
Colour range 45% NTSC95% DCI-P3
HDR None—
Finish Glossy—
Touchscreen YesYes
Pen standard AES 3.0—

Battery and size

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on battery and weight.

It is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Battery and size: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Battery life (maker claim) Up to 33.1 hoursUp to 22.75 hours
Battery capacity 60 Wh59 Wh
Charger 65 W65 W
Charges via USB-CUSB-C
Fast charging Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute chargeapproximately 50% in 45 minutes
Weight 1.518 kg1.38 kg
Dimensions 311.6 x 224.9 x 17.4 mm313 x 218.5 x 14.6 mm
Materials aluminium (top), PC-ABS + 40% GF (bottom)Atmospheric blue aluminium; recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps
Durability MIL-STD-810H—
Hinge 360-degree convertible (360 Drop Down 2.0)Convertible: clamshell, tent, tablet and reverse modes
Colour Luna GreyAtmospheric blue
Colours available Luna Grey—

Ports and wireless

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7, while the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 has Thunderbolt or USB4.

Ports and wireless: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
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 microSD2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C 40Gbps (charging, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (charging, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Thunderbolt / USB4 NoneThunderbolt 4
External displays (max) 3—
Card reader microSDNone
Ethernet NoneNone
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi card —Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile data NoneNone

Features

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is ahead on extras.

It has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Features: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Webcam 1080p + IR5MP + IR
Webcam privacy physical shutterphysical shutter
Backlit keyboard YesYes
Keyboard 6-row, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, white 2-level backlightFull-size, backlit, Copilot key
Login Face—
Number pad NoNo
Touchpad buttonless Mylar, 120 x 75 mm, Precision TouchPadHP Imagepad
Speakers 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby AudioDual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost
Microphones dual-arrayDual array digital microphones
Pen Supported (sold separately)—
Security TPM 2.0 (firmware, in SoC), Camera privacy shutter, IR camera for Windows HelloFirmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic 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 X Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Software and model: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11) vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Spec Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (Gen 11)HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025)
Operating system Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Model number 83UK0006UKD32N8EA#ABU
Released 20262025