HP OmniBook 5 14-he0027nr 14"

HP OmniBook 5 14-he0027nr 14"

By HP · Laptops · Phones & Computers

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor
  • Qualcomm Adreno graphics
  • 16 GB memory
  • 512 GB SSD
  • 14-inch 2K OLED display, 300 nits

Lowest price seen
$549.99
from $549.99 at Micro Center · Checked Oct 8, 2026

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Summary

A 14-inch Copilot+ laptop with an OLED display and the base Snapdragon X chip, built for long battery life and light work. Check which configuration you’re buying: the he0027nr uses the entry-level X1-26-100, while most professional reviews tested a faster chip.

Strengths

  • The OLED display has deep blacks and 95% DCI-P3 coverage.
  • HP claims up to 34 hours of local video playback for this exact configuration.
  • Independent tests of the line measured 25–28 hours of video and streaming.
  • It weighs under 3 lb, with aluminum top and bottom panels.
  • Reviewers praise the loud front-firing speakers and a sturdy hinge.
  • A 45 TOPS NPU makes it a Copilot+ PC.

Weaknesses

  • The X1-26-100 is the least capable chip in the Snapdragon X stack.
  • The 300-nit display is modest; CNET kept the brightness slider at maximum.
  • USB-C ports run at 10Gbps, not Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 speeds.
  • RAM is soldered, and this configuration has no touch, HDMI, or SD card slot.
  • Plastic keyboard deck and plastic display bezels feel more budget than an all-metal laptop.
  • Older x86 software runs under Windows-on-Arm emulation, which can cost performance.

Verified specifications

ModelHP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 14-he0027nr; product number BU1K2UA#ABA.
Operating systemWindows 11 Home.
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100), 8 cores up to 2.97 GHz.
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno integrated.
NPUQualcomm Hexagon, up to 45 TOPS (Copilot+ PC).
Memory16GB LPDDR5x, soldered and not user-upgradeable.
Storage512GB PCIe SSD.
Display14-inch 2K (1920x1200) OLED, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 95% DCI-P3, non-touch.
Battery3-cell 59 Whr with fast charge.
Adapter65W USB-C.
Webcam1080p FHD IR camera with a physical privacy shutter.
Audiodual speakers with HP Audio Boost.
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3.
Biometricsfacial recognition via the IR camera.
Dimensions12.29 × 8.56 × 0.61 in (311.9 × 217.4 × 12.7 mm).
Weightabout 2.85–2.98 lb (1.29–1.35 kg) depending on configuration.
Warranty1-year standard.
Full research notes and sources

Battery life and configuration

HP claims up to 34 hours of local video playback, but that figure is specific to the X1-26-100, 16GB, 2K OLED non-touch, 512GB build, which matches the he0027nr. Independent reviews of the faster X1P-42-100/32GB/1TB configuration measured 25–28 hours: PCWorld saw more than 25 hours in video playback, and CNET’s YouTube streaming test ran 28 hours 19 minutes. Those are a different chip and memory load, so treat the gap as a configuration difference rather than an overclaim.

Display, build and ports

CNET measured the OLED panel at 299 nits peak, with 100% sRGB and P3 and 90% AdobeRGB, but the 300-nit rating is modest and CNET kept the brightness at maximum most of the time. The chassis has aluminum top and bottom panels over a plastic keyboard deck and plastic bezels, and it is about 0.61 inches thick. Ports are 2× USB-C 10Gbps, 1× USB-A 10Gbps, and a 3.5 mm audio jack, with no HDMI, no SD reader, and no fingerprint reader.

Performance and Windows on Arm

The base Snapdragon X X1-26-100 has 8 cores, while the X Plus goes up to 10 and the X Elite up to 12, so this is the entry point of the stack. In CNET’s tests of the faster X1P-42-100 model, Geekbench 6 scored 11379 multi-core and 2395 single-core, and Cinebench 2024 scored 675 multi-core and 110 single-core; those numbers do not transfer to the base chip. Windows on Arm runs older x86 apps through Prism emulation, which can cost performance, so check your software before you buy.

Repairs, parts and running costs

The laptop includes a 1-year standard warranty. HP’s service guide lists the AC adapter, bottom cover, and battery as end-user replaceable parts, with the system board (including the soldered processor and memory) available as a spare. The SSD can be replaced, but HP recommends service-center installation. The only extra in the source is the backlit keyboard, a $20 upgrade on some configurations (PCWorld). There is no subscription lock-in and no running cost beyond software and storage.

Is it worth it?

At the $499.99 price HP listed in March 2026, down from $1,149.99 (Windows Central), this is strong value for an OLED Copilot+ laptop. At $501–700 it stays good if you accept the base-tier chip and the non-touch screen. Between $701 and $900 it is fair, and above $900 weak for this exact configuration, because the X1P-42-100 builds with 32GB that reviewers tested are the better buy. TechRadar put the series base at $679, and Tom’s Guide at $799.

Which model this is

This page covers the HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 14-he0027nr, product number BU1K2UA#ABA, the configuration with the Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and the 2K OLED non-touch display. Don’t merge it with OmniBook 5 14 models using the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 or the X2 Plus X2P-42-100; those are different chips, and most professional reviews tested the higher-end one.

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