HP Omnibook Ultra Copilot+ PC price slashed by $600

The rapid evolution of AI-enabled laptops continues as HP’s newest Omnibook Ultra models see significant price reductions at major retailers.

Major price reduction details: HP’s Omnibook Ultra Copilot+ PC has dropped to $899.99 at Best Buy, marking a substantial $600 reduction from its original $1,500 launch price.

• The laptop debuted in July 2024 as one of the first Copilot+ enabled devices
• The price previously decreased to $1,000 before reaching this new historic low
• A 2-in-1 Flip model variant is also available at $1,199.99, reduced from $1,600

Technical specifications: The Omnibook Ultra Copilot+ features AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, representing a significant leap in PC computing capabilities.

• The 10-core Zen 5 processor reaches speeds up to 5GHz
• Includes an RDNA 3.5 Radeon 880M GPU for graphics processing
• Features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 50 TOPs (Trillion Operations Per Second) for AI tasks
• Comes equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD
• Sports a 14-inch 2.2K touchscreen display with 2240 x 1400 resolution

Alternative model options: HP’s 2-in-1 Flip variant offers different specifications while maintaining premium features.

• Powered by an Intel Core 7 processor instead of AMD
• Features a higher resolution 3K OLED touchscreen
• Maintains the convertible form factor for versatile use cases
• Currently available at $1,199.99 after a $400 discount

Connectivity and additional features: The device includes modern wireless capabilities and premium build quality.

• Equipped with Wi-Fi 7 (2×2) for advanced wireless connectivity
• Features Bluetooth 5.4 for peripheral device connections
• Housed in a thin, lightweight metal chassis
• Supports Microsoft’s new Copilot+ features through dedicated AI hardware

Market implications: This aggressive pricing strategy for AI-enabled laptops suggests increasing competition in the premium laptop segment, potentially accelerating the adoption of AI-capable personal computing devices while making the technology more accessible to mainstream consumers.