HP Envy 2-in-1 Laptop OmniBook X Flip 16″ FHD+ Touch Copilot+ PC, Intel Core Ultra 7
HP Envy 2-in-1 Laptop (Now Part of the HP OmniBook Family): Full Review
If you’ve shopped for an HP convertible laptop recently, you may have noticed a familiar name showing up under a new label. HP has folded its long-running Envy x360 line into the OmniBook series—specifically the OmniBook X Flip—as part of a broader rebrand that also swept up the Pavilion and Spectre families. Functionally, it’s the same idea Envy fans have relied on for years: a flexible 360-degree hinge, a touchscreen that folds flat into tablet mode, and everyday performance aimed at students, remote workers, and anyone who wants a laptop that can double as a sketchpad or media tablet.
What You’re Actually Buying
The current generation comes in 14-inch and 16-inch builds, with configurations spanning Intel Core Ultra 5/7 (including Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” chips) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors. Both chip families now carry dedicated NPUs, which qualifies many configurations as Copilot+ PCs—meaning on-device AI features like real-time captioning, image generation, and Windows Studio Effects run locally instead of leaning on the cloud.
Typical specs across the lineup include:
- Display: 14″ WUXGA or 2.2K touch, up to 16″ 2K/3K OLED options, all with pen support
- Memory: 16GB to 24GB LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, soldered (not user-upgradeable)
- Storage: 512GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Graphics: Intel Arc 140V or AMD Radeon 860M integrated graphics
- Battery: HP advertises up to 21 hours on select configurations, though real-world video playback tends to land closer to 10-14 hours
- Extras: Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6E, and a bundled stylus on most 2-in-1 models
US retail pricing generally runs from around $700 for entry-level Core Ultra 5 configurations up to $1,600+ for higher-RAM, larger-storage, OLED variants—with frequent discounting from HP.com, Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon making the mid-range configurations the sweet spot for most buyers.
Who This Laptop Is For
This machine is built for people who split time between typing, note-taking, and casual creative work—students annotating PDFs, professionals sketching out ideas in meetings, or anyone who wants a tablet mode without buying a separate iPad. It’s not a gaming rig or a workstation for heavy video editing; the integrated graphics handle light photo editing and multitasking well but will bottleneck on demanding 3D or 4K rendering work.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Genuine 360-degree hinge with sturdy, wobble-free tablet and tent modes
- On-device AI features thanks to Copilot+ NPU-equipped chips
- Bright, color-accurate touch displays, especially on OLED configurations
- Strong battery life for a convertible in this price class
- Competitive US pricing, especially during frequent HP and retailer sales
- Included stylus on most 2-in-1 configurations—no extra purchase needed
Cons:
- Soldered RAM means no future upgrades—buy the configuration you’ll need long-term
- Integrated graphics limit serious gaming or GPU-heavy creative work
- Naming confusion during the Envy-to-OmniBook transition makes comparison shopping harder
- Base storage (512GB) fills up fast if you’re a heavy media user
- Some configurations still ship with older Intel/AMD chips at Envy-era pricing, so specs vary more than the marketing suggests
FAQs
1. Is the HP Envy 2-in-1 the same as the HP OmniBook X Flip?
Yes. HP retired the Envy name in 2025 and rolled it into the OmniBook lineup, so the OmniBook X Flip is effectively the direct successor to the Envy x360. Older Envy x360 units still in retail channels use the same core hardware platform.
2. Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
Storage (SSD) is typically swappable on most models, but RAM is soldered to the motherboard on nearly every configuration. Since it can’t be upgraded after purchase, it’s worth choosing 16GB or higher upfront if you plan to keep the laptop for several years.
3. Is this laptop good for gaming?
Not for serious gaming. It uses integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140V or AMD Radeon 860M), which handle light or older titles and casual gaming fine but will struggle with modern AAA games at high settings. It’s built primarily for productivity, note-taking, and light creative work rather than gaming performance.
Bottom Line
Whether it’s labeled Envy or OmniBook X Flip, this remains one of the more sensible 2-in-1 laptops on the US market for people who want flexibility without paying flagship prices. The AI-ready chips add real future-proofing, and the hinge quality has consistently been a strength of this line. Just pay close attention to the exact model number and configuration before buying, since HP sells several tiers under overlapping branding right now.
J. Aquilino –
High quality, sleak machine
Excellent laptop. I had a previous generation Spectre 360 and have been a big fan of these machines. This one is sturdy, looks sleep, has all the power and features looking for in a higher end laptop. Definitely recommend.
3 people found this helpful
Jennifer S. Warren –
Great to Use, Less Great to Take Along
Love the performance and display the HP pen makes the touch-screen easier to use. However, it seems significantly heavier than my 13-inch Spectre, and its default name indicated it is a “desktop computer.”
5 people found this helpful
longbow NY –
Great art machine
Running Clip Paint Studio, Krita and Blender. Typical line wobble (EMR vs AES situation). Line stabilization takes care of that for the most part. Preforms fantastic. Handles 3D Modeling and Hi-poly sculpting. OLED screen can leave ghost if high contrast images are left on the screen, no long term issues, however. Use screensaver or time out display after not using to be safe. Love this laptop.
2 people found this helpful
Rachellg –
Unreliable, terrible customer service, bad quality product
This is the most unreliable computer I’ve ever purchased. I bought it in July and it has been out of service 3 times, leaving me with down time of a month overall with repair times, shipping and trying to deal with HP customer service. I received one repair and one replacement and I am currently waiting for a box to ship my replacement in for repairs. Working from home, this has lost me days of work, running around looking for a loaner computer, multiple set ups and frustration. Would not recommend this computer. The design is lovely, but the reliability makes it a definite NO.
Rose –
Would recommend
Very nice laptop a little pricey but worth it. Battery isn’t to bad. love the way it looks and I love the Bluetooth and the lights on the keyboard.
4 people found this helpful
Isaac –
weight
this computer i just ordered and received today. i was impressed this notebooks weight 0.71lb is the reason i purchased.However, this computer is not 0.71lb I didn’t believe it’s stats but i thought this should be lighter than the others. but this one same as the other’s, looks like more than 4 lb.this computer placed real good price than other’s for sure. Overall, it’s perfect, but i wanted to purchase light weighted notebook. I am not gonna return this one but not satisfied with it’s weightl.
8 people found this helpful
Greg –
The computer is impressive so far…….
I like the facial recognition. I like that you can control the speed of the 2 cooling fans. The 4k video is astounding. Grant it, the NITs are average, yet still acceptable. I do not like the combo headphone/mic jack, but many computers come with that these days. I like that Amazon has peripherals that seem they were made for this computer, for example; Bluetooth Mouse, Jelly Comb MS003 Slim Dual has gold trim that compliments the computer. The mouse also has a 3 position DPI and is very sleek, for only $14.99!YouTube has some excellent videos on the Spectre X360 convertible. One video, the computer is opened and saw the dual cooling fans, radiators, cooling pipes.The computer itself, I would give 5 stars! However, Amazon has a poor product description. First, it’s a 4 core Core I7, not a 6 core. The laptop weighs 4.8 pounds, NOT a few ounces.I’m still keeping my HP Probook 440 14″ Windows 7. It’s always been my very dependable workhorse.
4 people found this helpful
Andrew –
Great laptop for ther price
Product received as stated. Stylus i kinda new for me but looks and feels great.
One person found this helpful
Kindra Denny –
Good for heavy applications
Love this computer! I am learning to use revit and creo which are heavier programs. My old computer took a long time to process and left me annoyed/irritated. Since I got this computer I haven’t had any issues!
4 people found this helpful
oscar –
Super rendimiento
Posee un super rendimiento, muy versatil y bateria de larga duración. No es liviano pero aun asi facil de cargar.