Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) vs HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more accurate colour and has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader. The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Memory Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Colour Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 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.
- Ports Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
- Extras Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 has a backlit keyboard.
- Upgrades Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1's memory can be upgraded later; the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% sRGB.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 if…
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (68 Wh).
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1334U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You'd like to use it as a tablet too: it folds or detaches into one.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 leads on 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 ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and can be upgraded, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 12 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | — |
Screen
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is ahead on the screen.
It has more accurate colour, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 62.5% sRGB |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | MPP 2.0 |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.2 hours | Up to 21.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge | — |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Dimensions | 313 x 224 x 16.9-18.5 mm | 313 x 219.9 x 18.4 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium (Top), Aluminium (Bottom); anodizing sandblasting finish | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible (laptop, tent, stand, tablet) | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Luna Grey | Glacier silver |
| Colours available | Luna Grey | Glacier silver |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, always on), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (charging PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x microSD | 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge; both charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | None |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | Backlit, 6-row, spill-resistant | Full-size, soft gray keyboard; Copilot key; mic mute key |
| Login | Fingerprint, Face | — |
| Number pad | — | No |
| Touchpad | Buttonless glass-like Mylar surface, Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos, audio by HARMAN | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | 2x array | dual array digital microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Nano Security Slot, Fingerprint reader (match-on-chip), Camera privacy shutter, IR camera for Windows Hello | Firmware TPM, 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 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 21SQ000EUK | D77FREA#ABU |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |