HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: stunning OLED in a premium, slim chassis

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 stands out for all the right reasons. It nails a premium, ultra-thin silhouette without sacrificing sturdiness, and its 3K OLED display is the star of the show. The responsive touchscreen and included Tilt Pen boost its appeal for creators. On the downside, the chassis isn’t as port-rich as some rivals, and there’s no dedicated graphics card to speak of. All things considered, it still delivers solid value in the convertible segment.

Pros

• Impressively thin
• Superb build quality
• Brilliant OLED display

Cons

• Heavier than expected
• Poor stylus storage
• No dedicated GPU

Two-minute verdict The Ultra Flip is a creator-friendly 2-in-1 with a striking display and a premium feel. Its weight and limited port selection are the main trade-offs, but the overall package remains compelling for those who want a sleek, tactile laptop that doubles as a tablet.

Price and availability Starts from $1,459.99 / £1,299 / AU$3,399 and is on sale now in two colorways. Configurations span Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 CPUs; RAM ranges from 16GB to 32GB; storage from 512GB to 2TB. Compared to rivals like the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+, the Ultra Flip sits in a similar price tier with a stronger OLED display but trade-offs in battery life and expandability. If you don’t need Windows, the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a cheaper alternative.

Key specs snapshot

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5/7/9
• GPU: Integrated Arc Graphics
• RAM: 16GB/32GB LPDDR5x
• Storage: 512GB–1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
• Display: 14" 3K OLED, 2880x1800, 16:10, 120Hz, 3K OLED, touchscreen
• Ports: 3x USB-C (2x Thunderbolt 4), 1x audio combo; no USB-A
• Battery: 64Wh
• Weight: ~3 lb / 1.34 kg

Design and build The Ultra Flip wears its premium badge loudly. Its dark blue finish (with a grey option) and angular rear corners give it character, while the all-metal chassis feels rigid with almost zero flex. It’s notably thin, which reinforces the sense of quality, but it does carry more heft than some aluminum rivals.

One practical gripe is the stylus storage. The HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen is large and can snag or detach easily when you’re zipping the laptop in and out of a bag. A sliding USB-C port cover hides the power/charging mechanism, but it doesn’t hide the fact that the stylus lacks wireless charging or a robust internal magnet.

Ports are intentionally sparse to keep the form factor slim. Three USB-C ports sit mostly in the rear corners for cable management, with two of them in the corners and one on the right edge. Only one of the rear corner ports is Thunderbolt 4; the other corner port provides a lower data rate (10Gbps) and lacks fast charging. The right-side TB4 port remains practical for a docking arrangement, but the mix isn’t ideal for everyone.

Image: design details and build quality

Performance and daily use All-round performance is solid for a creator-focused convertible. It handles everyday multitasking smoothly, with snappy browsing and productivity behavior. In more demanding tasks, you’ll notice the absence of a discrete GPU, though the integrated Arc graphics hold up surprisingly well for light gaming and video editing at modest settings.

Benchmark notes

• 3DMark, Geekbench, Cinebench figures show strong multicore results for an integrated CPU setup
• Puget Bench’s video editing test isn’t ideal on this GPU-less configuration, echoing a similar result seen with the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
• Game testing: Cyberpunk 2077 runs in a playable state at lower settings; not a gaming laptop, but usable for casual sessions

Thermals and acoustics When the Ultra Flip is put under load, the rear of the chassis heats up but stays away from your hands. Fan noise is audible under heavier workloads but remains comparatively hushed versus many peers. Thermal behavior is predictable and stable, which helps the overall user experience.

Display and input The OLED panel is the standout feature here. The 3K resolution provides razor-sharp text and richly saturated colors with deep blacks and high brightness for better legibility in bright environments. Reflections can be a factor in strong ambient light, but the display’s brightness largely mitigates that. The touchscreen is precise and responsive, and the included Tilt Pen makes drawing and note-taking a seamless experience.

Keyboard and trackpad Typing feels comfortable thanks to well-spaced keys and a pleasant travel, though you may notice a slightly stiff action if you jab hard. The touchpad is large and smooth, with robust gesture support. A few slick sliders on either side of the touchpad provide haptic brightness and volume adjustments, though the feedback isn’t as tactile or satisfying as a physical control for some users. The sliders’ audible click can be a minor annoyance in quiet environments.

Battery life One of the Ultra Flip’s strongest suits is endurance. HP’s claimed 16 hours plus actual testing showing around 18 hours of continuous movie playback is in the same league as the best in class. It recharges to full in a little over two hours, which helps if you have long commutes or travel days.

Should you buy the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14?

• Buy if you want a premium, premium-feel 2-in-1 with a brilliant OLED display and long battery life.
• Buy if you value build quality, screen quality, and a responsive stylus for creative tasks.
• Don’t buy if you need a lightest possible machine or require abundant ports or a discrete GPU.

Alternatives to consider

• MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+: Similar price and form factor, but with a different set of trade-offs, including battery life and slider reliability.
• Acer Chromebook Spin 312: A much cheaper option for basic tasks; not a direct apples-to-apples comparison if you need Windows.

How we tested Our review process involved several days of real-world use across a spectrum of tasks—from web browsing and document work to streaming and light gaming. We ran a suite of benchmarks to probe CPU, GPU, memory, disk performance, and battery life, and we assessed usability in day-to-day scenarios, including keyboard comfort and touchpad gestures.

Conclusion The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 excels where it matters most for a creator-friendly 2-in-1: a stunning 3K OLED display, strong chassis, and excellent battery life. The lack of a dedicated GPU and the limited port selection temper the overall appeal for some users, but the Ultra Flip remains a standout option in its niche. Rating: 4/5

Image: OLED display close-up

Image: Tilt Pen

Image: Thunderbolt ports layout

Image: Battery life test

Image: Gaming on Ultra Flip