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Updated 1 Nov 2026

Is the HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 worth it?

Yes — the light laptop to get without paying ThinkPad money.

At about 1kg it's a laptop you forget is in your bag, yet the magnesium-aluminium body is stiffer than most featherweights. The 13.3-inch screen is anti-glare (2560 x 1600 on the better model), but it isn't a touchscreen and runs at 60Hz. You get two USB-C, two USB-A and a full HDMI port, so adapters are rarely needed, plus a face-unlock camera with a privacy switch. The AMD Ryzen AI chip is quick for office work and runs cool and quiet. The trade-off for the low weight is a small 43Wh battery: about 10½ hours in a video test, behind Intel and Snapdragon rivals. The keys are a little shallow, and there's no Thunderbolt or fingerprint reader.

Good to know

  • The battery is small, so it lasts less than rivals.
  • Key travel is shallow, and the touchpad is small.
  • All the USB-C ports are on one side, so charging can get in the way.
  • No Thunderbolt and only Wi-Fi 6 on some models.
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 windows laptop
  • About 1kg, one of the lightest laptops
  • Two USB-A, two USB-C and HDMI
  • Quiet, cool AMD chip

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Get it if…

  • You carry your laptop everywhere and weight matters most.
  • You plug in USB sticks, mice or a projector without adapters.
  • You work in bright rooms: the screen is anti-glare.

Skip it if…

  • You need the longest battery: the OmniBook 5 14 or a MacBook Air lasts much longer.
  • You want a touchscreen or a smooth 120Hz screen.

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How we reached this verdict

Notebookcheck calls it an almost ideal subnotebook for frequent travellers: rigid for its 1kg weight, quiet, with full sRGB colour, many ports and easy servicing, while missing touch, Thunderbolt, HDR and a high refresh rate. PCWorld loved its light, white, all-metal design, anti-glare screen and cool, quiet running, but found the 43Wh battery (10½ hours of video) behind Intel and Qualcomm rivals and the $1,299 list price high; it was on sale for $869. Too few verified owner reviews yet for a score.

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Notebookcheck, PCWorld, HP, Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, IT Pro, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide