{
  "id": 306719,
  "title": "The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/the-excellent-hp-omnibook-5-is-550-off-its-retail-price-today",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T11:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/hp-omnibook-5-50-percent-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The HP OmniBook 5 is currently available at a significant discount, priced at $750, which represents a $550 reduction from its original retail price of $1,300. This laptop boasts a sleek design with a thin profile and minimal bezels, making it as portable as the MacBook Neo. Its standout features include a stunning 14-inch OLED screen, delivering vibrant colors and a high contrast ratio that far surpass typical IPS displays. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip, this model provides long-lasting battery life comparable to Apple's MacBook. The inclusion of USB-A ports adds practicality without compromising portability. However, the laptop's touchpad falls short, lacking the smoothness and usability of higher-quality touchpads found in more premium devices. Despite this minor inconvenience, the HP OmniBook 5 remains a top-tier choice for those seeking an affordable laptop with a premium display and robust battery performance, making it one of the best options available under $600.",
  "summary": "My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.",
  "key_points": [
    "HP OmniBook 5 priced at $750, $550 off retail price",
    "14-inch OLED screen offers vibrant colors and high contrast",
    "Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip provides long battery life"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}