HP has used CES 2026 to draw attention to its latest premium notebook, the OmniBook Ultra 14, positioning it as a lightweight option for users who want high-end performance in a more travel-friendly design. The company’s message is centred on portability, with HP claiming the new 14-inch laptop is noticeably slimmer and lighter than many of its closest rivals.

According to HP, the OmniBook Ultra 14 is around 5 per cent thinner than the 2025 MacBook Air 13 and approximately 52 per cent lighter than its own previous-generation model. The company believes this makes the device easier to carry day to day, particularly for professionals who move frequently between home, office and travel.

Despite the focus on portability, HP has not confirmed local pricing or a specific release date. The company has only indicated that the OmniBook Ultra 14 is expected to be sold through HP’s online store, with Australian pricing in AUD to be revealed closer to launch.

HP is pairing its size and weight claims with a strong emphasis on design and usability. The company says the OmniBook Ultra 14 can be configured with a high-resolution 3K OLED display, aimed at users who work with multimedia content or want a sharper, more vibrant screen for everyday tasks. To complement long hours of use, the laptop also includes posture detection features designed to alert users if they are slouching, tilting their neck or working at awkward angles.

Durability is another part of the pitch. HP says the OmniBook Ultra 14 has passed 20 MIL-STD 810 tests, covering drops, shocks and extreme temperatures. This is intended to reassure buyers who may be wary of thin-and-light laptops that sacrifice toughness for design.

Artificial intelligence plays a major role in HP’s messaging around the OmniBook Ultra 14. Buyers will be able to choose between an HP-exclusive Snapdragon X2 Elite configuration offering up to 85 NPU TOPS, or next-generation Intel Core Ultra processors aimed at handling more demanding, graphics-heavy AI workloads. HP suggests this level of on-device AI performance is designed to support faster content creation, smarter automation and the ability to run multiple AI-powered applications at the same time.

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Image: Sourced from HP website)

Battery life claims are more general. HP says both processor options are designed to deliver all-day use, although it has not shared a specific number of hours for the OmniBook Ultra 14. For comparison, HP highlighted other products during CES week, including the OmniBook 3 16, which the company says can reach up to 45 hours of battery life and positions as the longest-lasting 16-inch OLED consumer AI notebook currently available.

HP also used the event to highlight the OmniStudio X 27 all-in-one desktop. Features such as Thunderbolt Share allow users to share webcam access, control two systems with a single keyboard and mouse, and transfer files between a laptop and the all-in-one. Another feature, called Surface View, enables the camera to tilt downward to show handwritten notes or sketches during video calls.

Together, the announcements underline HP’s broader push at CES 2026, combining thinner hardware designs with AI-focused performance and collaboration tools aimed at modern hybrid work and creative workflows.