Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 (3 tied) — including portability score (9.3/10 vs 8.1/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 if you care most about overall score (7/10 vs 6.6/10), performance score (8.1/10 vs 6.9/10) and display score (5.4/10 vs 4.2/10).
Choose the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 if you care most about portability score (9.3/10 vs 8.1/10), connectivity score (8.9/10 vs 7.9/10) and gpu compute (4.6 TFLOPS vs 4.1 TFLOPS).
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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 HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.28 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 10.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 311 x 215.6 x 10.8 mm |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 671 cm2 (103.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1162 | 858 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 202 | 114 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17463 | 13943 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4121 | 3123 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 10 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 10 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) | X2P-64-100 X2E-84-100 X2E-90-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 4.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU base clock | — | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 9523 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x16 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1223:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 27 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~84.8% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 4.8 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 3x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 4.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.8 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
|
|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
- Overall score: 7/10 (vs 6.6/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.9/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 8.5/10)
- Display score: 5.4/10 (vs 4.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1162 (vs 858)
- Cinebench (single-core): 202 (vs 114)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17463 (vs 13943)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4121 (vs 3123)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Dolby Atmos
HP OmniBook Ultra 14
- Portability score: 9.3/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7.9/10)
- GPU compute: 4.6 TFLOPS (vs 4.1 TFLOPS)
- Storage upgradable
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 70 Wh (vs 66.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.28 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Thickness: 10.8 mm (vs 11.5 mm)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 (3 tied) — including portability score (9.3/10 vs 8.1/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 costs around $1299, $600 less than the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 at around $1899.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 6.6/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 6.9/10); portability score (9.3/10 on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 vs 8.1/10).