HP releases new MacBook Neo rival with more powerful processor

What happened

HP has now started selling a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo rival. Originally priced at $699 to compete against Apple's budget laptop, the OmniBook 5 14 has gained the Core 7 350 from Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, as well as 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. HP is a computer hardware and software company based in Palo Alto. Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino.

HP releases new MacBook Neo rival with more powerful processor ⓘ HP HP has now started selling a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo rival. Alex Alderson , Published 10/12/2026 Intel Wildcat Lake Laptop Launch HP has now released a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo alternative.

For context, the company officially announced the device at the start of October for $699 with a choice of Peony Pink, Smoke Silver, Soft Honeydew and Starlit Blue finishes. Initially, HP restricted the OmniBook 5 to Intel's Core 5 320 processor.

Without warning, it has now made this version available to purchase in the US. ⓘ HP Incidentally, less powerful Core 5 315 options cannot be purchased yet. Likewise, HP is holding back 12 GB of RAM variants until November 2026.

Key facts

• Alex Alderson , Published 10/12/2026 Intel Wildcat Lake Laptop Launch HP has now — released: a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo alternative
• For context, the company officially — announced: the device at the start of October for $699 with a choice of Peony Pink, Smoke Silver, Soft Honeydew and Starlit Blue finishes