At CES 2026, HP introduced a broad refresh of its consumer computing lineup under the theme “HP Powers the Work of Everyday Life.”
The announcement focuses on how AI acceleration, longer battery life, and new display technologies are being integrated into everyday notebooks, All-in-One desktops, and Chromebooks.
Rather than highlighting a single flagship, HP positioned this launch as a portfolio-wide transition toward AI-powered personal computing, spanning premium, mainstream, and entry-level consumer devices.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14: 85 TOPS NPU Brings Consumer AI to the Forefront
The most prominent system in HP’s CES 2026 announcement is the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, described by HP as the world’s first consumer notebook delivering up to 85 TOPS of NPU performance.
Powered by Snapdragon® X2 Elite, the OmniBook Ultra 14 is designed to support concurrent AI applications, allowing multiple AI-driven tasks to run at the same time while remaining responsive. HP emphasized this capability as a foundation for on-device AI experiences in productivity, content creation, and collaboration.
In addition to AI performance, HP highlighted major design improvements:
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52% lighter than the previous generation
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5% thinner chassis
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Premium OLED display
These changes position the OmniBook Ultra 14 as both an AI performance leader and a highly portable consumer notebook.
HP OmniBook 3 16: Industry-Leading Battery Life in a 16-inch OLED AI PC
HP also introduced the OmniBook 3 16, focusing on endurance rather than peak performance. According to HP, this system offers the world’s longest battery life for a 16-inch OLED consumer AI PC, with up to 45 hours of battery life.
The OmniBook 3 16 combines:
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A large 16-inch OLED display
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Snapdragon® X2-based efficiency
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A design optimized for extended unplugged use
This positioning targets users who prioritize long battery life for travel, remote work, and extended daily use while still benefiting from AI acceleration.
OmniBook Portfolio Refresh: AI Across OmniBook 3, 5, and 7
With the latest refresh, HP has standardized AI capabilities across multiple price tiers through its OmniBook 3, 5, and 7 series. Here’s a breakdown of the key positioning, upgrades, highlights, and target users for each model:
| Model | Positioning | Key Upgrades & Highlights | Target Users |
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| OmniBook 3 | Long-lasting Entry-Level | 16-inch model with up to 45 hours battery life; powered by Snapdragon X2 processor | Students, travelers, remote workers |
| OmniBook 5 | All-Round Mainstream | Optional 2K OLED touchscreen; balanced performance and portability, a “Pavilion evolved” | Families, university students, office professionals |
| OmniBook 7 | Professional & Advanced | MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability; optional RTX 50 series discrete GPU | Business executives, field workers, advanced creators |
Shared Features Across the OmniBook Series – Setting a New AI PC Standard
HP’s full-series refresh goes beyond simple numerical upgrades, establishing a unified hardware baseline across all models:
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OLED Across the Board: From entry-level OmniBook 3 to professional OmniBook 7, all models now feature high-contrast, high-color-accuracy OLED panels, leaving traditional LCD screens behind.
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Snapdragon® X2 Adoption: Every model integrates the second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X platform, delivering up to 45–85 TOPS of NPU performance depending on the model, enabling sophisticated local AI computation.
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Unified Design Language: Sleek, lightweight aluminum chassis with modern aesthetics, while significantly increasing the use of sustainable materials, including ocean-recycled plastics.
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Copilot+ PC Experience: A dedicated Copilot button comes standard, deeply integrating HP AI Companion for local file analysis, intelligent performance scheduling, and context-aware AI assistance.
Why This Refresh Matters
HP’s strategy signals the arrival of the AI democratization era:
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AI No Longer a Premium Add-On: AI processing power is no longer confined to high-end, thousand-dollar flagship models — it is now a baseline feature across all price tiers.
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Breakthrough Battery Life: The OmniBook 3 16-inch model achieves up to 45 hours of battery life, shattering the traditional tradeoff between large-screen light laptops and all-day portability.
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OLED Experience for Everyone: Entry-level users now enjoy color and contrast previously reserved for professional displays, ensuring vivid visuals across the entire portfolio.
HP Chromebook x360 14 & Chromebook Plus x360 14: Flexible, AI-Enhanced Chromebooks
HP expanded its Chromebook lineup with two new convertible models:
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HP Chromebook x360 14
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HP Chromebook Plus x360 14
Both systems feature:
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360-degree hinges for flexible usage modes
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Meteor Silver and Glacier Silver finishes
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AI-powered features included in the Chromebook Plus experience
These new Chromebooks reinforce HP’s strategy of bringing AI-enhanced functionality into education and everyday computing, while maintaining the simplicity and versatility associated with ChromeOS devices.
HP OmniStudio X 27: The World’s First Neo:LED All-in-One PC
On the desktop side, HP introduced the OmniStudio X 27, described as the world’s first Neo:LED All-in-One PC. The display offers dual 100% color coverage, positioning it for creators and visual professionals.
Key platform features highlighted by HP include:
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Next-generation Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
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Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs
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Thunderbolt™ Share, allowing a laptop to connect and share the OmniStudio’s webcam, keyboard, and peripherals
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A Surface View tilting camera designed for improved collaboration and video calls
The OmniStudio X 27 blends high-performance desktop hardware with an integrated, space-efficient AIO design.
What HP’s CES 2026 Announcement Signals
HP’s CES 2026 announcements make one thing clear: AI is no longer an optional extra—it’s becoming a fundamental part of everyday computing. Across notebooks, Chromebooks, and All-in-One PCs, HP is embedding AI acceleration, pairing it with longer battery life and next-gen silicon. Meanwhile, vibrant OLED and Neo:LED displays are moving from premium to standard, and flexible form factors are designed to fit hybrid lifestyles. In short, HP is shaping a future where intelligence, endurance, and adaptability come built in.