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HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na at 5.4/10.

The HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na leads on linux support.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) leads on memory and storage, display and keyboard and build.

They score the same on performance, battery life and ports.

HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na

HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 16-inch Windows laptop for people who want a large screen and a long battery rating for everyday work. It suits developers and sysadmins whose workloads are lightweight: terminals, editors, browsers and a few containers. It is less suited to anyone who needs more than 16GB of memory or a sharper display.

Typically about £799 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The IdeaPad Slim 3x suits people who want a large-screen, long-running Windows laptop for office work, browser-based admin and light development. It also suits anyone who wants an optional OLED panel and a second SSD slot in a 15-inch body. It is a weaker fit if you need Thunderbolt-class ports or upgradeable memory.

Typically about £595 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightHP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001naLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
Performance25%6/106/10
Memory and storage20%5/107/10
Display15%4/105/10
Battery life15%7/107/10
Keyboard and build10%5/106/10
Ports10%5/105/10
Linux support5%4/102/10
Overall5.4/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecHP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001naLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, AMD Radeon 840M graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30MB cache, Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS
Memory16 GB LPDDR5x, soldered (not upgradeable)16 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5x, 8448 MHz, soldered to the system board
Storage512 GB SSD256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe M.2 2242 Gen4 SSD, plus a second 2242 slot supporting 512 GB or 1 TB
Display16-inch, 1920 x 1200 (2K)15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, or 15.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 60 Hz, 300 nits; IPS also offered with on-cell touch
BatteryUp to 14 h 45 min (manufacturer claim)50 Wh or 60 Wh; Rapid Charge gives 2 hours in 15 minutes
Portsnot listedRight: 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x SD card reader, power button, One Key Recovery. Left: round DC port, 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 1 (DP 1.2, PD 3.0), combo audio jack
Weight1.79 kg1.5 kg (3.31 lb) starting, OLED with 60 Wh battery
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home or Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na

  • + Up to 14h45 rated battery life
  • + Six-core, 12-thread Ryzen AI 5 340 processor
  • + 16GB of LPDDR5x memory fitted
  • − Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • − Display is 1920 x 1200 at 16 inches

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade memory beyond 16GB later
  • Developers who want a display with a higher resolution than 1920 x 1200
  • Anyone who wants a laptop that ships with Linux
Read the full HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na review ›

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

  • + Owners praise the battery life
  • + Second M.2 2242 slot for extra storage
  • + Optional 2560 x 1600 OLED panel
  • − Owners complain about the display and speakers
  • − Memory is soldered to the board
  • − No Ethernet and only USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want upgradeable memory or many VMs
  • People who need Ethernet or fast USB-C or Thunderbolt-class ports
Read the full Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) review ›

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