HP's latest OmniBook Ultra 14 is 5% thinner than the MacBook Air.

      HP is emphasizing portability with the claim that the OmniBook Ultra 14 is 52% lighter than its predecessor and thinner than the MacBook Air 13.

      During CES 2026, HP is showcasing the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, appealing to consumers in search of a premium laptop that's easier to carry around.

      In their CES 2026 announcement, HP states that the 14-inch notebook is 5% thinner than the 2025 MacBook Air 13 and 52% lighter than the previous version.

      As for practical details, the announcement does not include pricing or a confirmed release date, merely indicating that the OmniBook Ultra 14 is expected to be available on HP.com.

      Thinner than the MacBook Air, on paper.

      HP is bolstering the Apple comparison with significant design assertions, calling the Ultra 14 the world's slimmest consumer notebook, and offering a configuration option that includes a 3K OLED display tailored for multimedia tasks.

      To ensure that the slim design doesn't feel like a trade-off, HP emphasizes posture detection, which can alert users to neck tilting, slouching, and uncomfortable working angles.

      Durability is another key selling point. HP references 20 MIL STD 810 tests that encompass drops, shocks, and extreme temperatures, reassuring those who have dealt with fragile slim laptops in the past.

      The AI emphasis is stronger than ever.

      The OmniBook Ultra 14 represents HP’s most significant on-device AI initiative in this announcement. HP mentions the option of an exclusive Snapdragon X2 Elite variant featuring up to 85 NPU TOPS, as well as next-gen Intel Core Ultra processors designed for graphics-intensive AI tasks.

      That 85 TOPS figure pertains to running multiple AI applications simultaneously, targeting faster content creation and automation. HP promises all-day battery life for both chip variants, although it does not specify the exact hours for the Ultra 14.

      Additional highlights.

      HP indicates that the OmniBook 3 16 can achieve up to 45 hours of usage, claiming that it offers the longest battery life in a 16-inch OLED consumer AI PC notebook.

      HP also showcases the OmniStudio X 27 all-in-one, featuring Thunderbolt Share for webcam access sharing, controlling two systems with a single keyboard and mouse, and transferring files between the all-in-one and a laptop. Another notable feature is Surface View, allowing the camera to tilt down to display sketches and notes during a call.

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