Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 comes out ahead overall, scoring 75% to 25% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (7 /10 vs 6.6 /10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 scored 75%, HP OmniBook Ultra 14 scored 25%.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 is priced around $1299, HP OmniBook Ultra 14 around $1899.
How Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Rank
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
Apple M5 (10-Core) ranks in the top 9% of 45 CPUs we track.
Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) ranks in the top 35% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
Custom storage interface ranks in the top 75% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14
Adreno X2-45 ranks in the top 87% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 25% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
OLED display ranks in the top 20% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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|---|---|---|
| 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 has the better overall score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 has the better overall score at 7 /10, versus 6.6 /10 on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.
Which has the better performance score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 has the better performance score at 8.1 /10, versus 6.9 /10 on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.
Which has the better portability score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 has the better portability score at 9.3 /10, versus 8.1 /10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5.
Which has the better battery score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 has the better battery score at 8.6 /10, versus 8.5 /10 on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.