# HP OmniBook X 14 Review: Snapdragon Ultraportable Tested for Battery Life and Performance

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Published on Savlume: 2026-09-29T14:25:10.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:15:31.905Z
Source publication time: 2026-09-29T14:25:10.000Z
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TechRadar reviewer Lewis Maddison evaluated the HP OmniBook X 14 (starting around $1,000 for the base model) over several days of productivity, 4K streaming, light gaming, and benchmark testing. The author reports that the Snapdragon X Elite review unit delivered quiet, capable performance, a responsive 2240 x 1400 touchscreen, a snappy keyboard, and over 28 hours of battery life in a continuous movie loop test. It suits users seeking a thin, sturdy 2.97-pound laptop for everyday work and travel. Noted drawbacks include a small touchpad, shared Fn navigation keys, a non-folding display hinge, and limited port placement.

## Media review

The source reviewer found the OmniBook X 14 highly portable, capable for everyday work and media, and exceptionally long-lasting in their battery test, while criticizing its limited port layout and some input and display trade-offs.

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- Source-reported strength: The reviewer measured 28 hours and 28 minutes in a continuous movie-loop battery test.
- Source-reported strength: The reviewer found the thin, light build solid and easy to carry.
- Source-reported strength: The Snapdragon X Elite review unit handled productivity tasks, browsing, 4K streaming, and light gaming.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer found the port count and placement inconvenient.
- Source-reported limitation: The display was sometimes reflective and could not fold back for tablet-style use.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer found the touchpad smaller than desired and noted the lack of a dedicated number pad.

### How long did the laptop last in the reviewer's battery test?

28 hours and 28 minutes in a continuous movie-loop test.

### What configuration did the reviewer test?

Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100), 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.

### What are the main usability trade-offs noted in the review?

Limited and awkwardly placed ports, a sometimes-reflective display that does not fold back for tablet-style use, and a touchpad the reviewer found small.
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TechRadar Reviews: https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/hp-omnibook-x-14-review

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