I tested the HP OmniBook 7 and I don’t think there’s a better mid-range laptop — but it’s not exactly cheap

The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch is a very competent all-round laptop that shines in key areas. Its design, outright performance, display, and battery life are all worthy of praise, while the only real drawbacks are minor concerns, such as the lack of key dampening and an impractical placement of the ports. The price is steep, particularly in some regions, but if you see it with a big discount as we have, the OmniBook 7 is hard to beat as your next mid-range purchase.

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  Solid and sleek design

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  Great all-round performance

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  Great display

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  Expensive in some regions

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  Impractical port locations

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  Keyboard feels a little harsh

HP OmniBook 7 14-inch: Two-minute review

The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch AI Laptop, to give it its full name, is an everyday workhorse with an elegant and upmarket design, setting it apart from much of the competition.

Its minimalist appearance is certainly fetching. The absence ...