HP's Flagship-tier Contender
Priced at $709.95, the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 FHD Touch Intel Core 7 is HP's entry in the 2-in-1 laptops category. With 19 buyers rating it at 4.9 stars, it currently sits at #25 of 59 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Laptop Construction
Build quality at $709.95 should include some metal elements (lid or palm rest) and minimal flex.
Specifications
- Brand: HP
- Price: $709.95 (well above the $505.77 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.9 of 5.0
- Reviews: 19
- Category rank: #25 of 59 in 2-in-1 laptops
- Cheaper in category: 45 products
- Higher-rated in category: 9 products
- More-reviewed in category: 30 products
Owner Reports
With only 19 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.9-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 59 2-in-1 laptops options we track is 4.2 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $709.95, the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 FHD Touch Intel Core 7 sits well above the $505.77 category average. 45 options are cheaper and 13 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Lenovo 300e 11.6 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) ($59.99, 4.0★, 3,365 reviews). It's $649.96 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Lenovo 300e 11.6 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) - $59.99, 4.0★ (3,365 reviews) · Cheaper
- Dell Latitude 3190 11.6 HD 2-in-1 (Renewed) - $189.99, 4.1★ (778 reviews) · Cheaper
- Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Touch Intel i3 Laptop - $435.97, 4.4★ (470 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo 300e 11.6 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) at $59.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Final Take
7.9/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.