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16GB of RAM is the minimum I’d recommend for anyone running Windows 11 at this point. But if you’re a browser tab addict or you’re running a lot of high-end software, even that might not be enough. This HP Omnibook X comes with some impressive upgrades, including a Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and 24GB of RAM, and it’s just $750 today, which is $350 off the retail price.
That 8-core processor also comes with some impressive integrated graphics (you’ll be able to run most new games at medium-ish settings) and a 50-TOPS NPU, which means this Omnibook X 14-inch laptop qualifies as a Copilot+ design. Other highlights include 1TB of storage, a 5 megapixel infrared camera for Windows Hello, and a 14-inch, 1900×1200 touchscreen that can fold flat or convert to tablet mode.
The laptop is fairly sleek at 3.11 pounds and 0.58 inches thick, and I appreciate that it doubles up on both USB-C and USB-A ports, as well as HDMI. HP claims 19.5 hours of battery life on the three cell battery, which seems… incredibly optimistic. But yeah, the newest AMD processors are very efficient, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see this thing get past the 12-hour mark on a single charge.
Best Buy is selling this thing at a significant discount — it’s pretty rare to find a laptop with a high-end processor and these specs below four figures. There’s no indication of when the sale ends. If you’re looking for something a little cheaper, or maybe with a discrete GPU for gaming, check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best laptops on the market.
Get an HP 2-in-1 laptop witrh 24GB of RAM for $750
Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he’s the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop “battlestation” in his off hours. Michael’s previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he’s covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he’s always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.
