HP's Flagship-tier Contender
Priced at $1179.99, the HP OmniDesk Intel Ultra 7 265 32GB 2TB SSD is HP's entry in the desktops for video editing category. With 24 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #13 of 34 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.
Build and Internals
Pre-built desktops for video editing vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: HP
- Price: $1179.99 (right around the $1171.85 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 24
- Category rank: #13 of 34 in desktops for video editing
- Cheaper in category: 19 products
- Higher-rated in category: 14 products
- More-reviewed in category: 12 products
What 24 Buyers Say
With only 24 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-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 34 desktops for video editing options we track is 4.1 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $1179.99, the HP OmniDesk Intel Ultra 7 265 32GB 2TB SSD sits right around the $1171.85 category average. 19 options are cheaper and 14 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BOSGAME P4 Mini PC Ryzen 7 5825U 32GB 1TB ($489.99, 4.4★, 627 reviews). It's $690.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- HP Envy Desktop Intel i7-14700 32GB 1TB SSD - $926.07, 4.3★ (179 reviews) · Cheaper
- Dell 27 FHD Touch AIO Core 7 MX570A 32GB - $1376.99, 4.8★ (61 reviews) · Higher rated
- Skytech Shadow Intel i7-12700F RTX 4060 16GB - $1429.99, 4.4★ (65 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS V500 Desktop Intel i7 16GB 512GB 1TB at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HP Z240 Workstation i7 32GB 2TB GTX 1030 (Renewed) at $439.00.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Wrap-Up
7.5/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.