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HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na vs Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro at 4.7/10.

The HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na leads on performance, memory and storage, battery life, ports and linux support.

The Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro leads on display and keyboard and build.

The biggest difference is memory and storage, where the HP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001na scores 5/10 to the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro's 2/10.

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.

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MacBook Neo, 13-inch, A18 Pro chip

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

4.7/10verdict: skip

The MacBook Neo is for people who want a light, 13-inch macOS laptop with a sharp screen and a well-regarded keyboard and trackpad. It suits everyday work, writing and terminal sessions more than containers, VMs or long builds. Buyers who need many ports, more than 8GB of memory or Linux should look elsewhere.

Typically about £649 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-ag1001naApple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro
Performance25%6/105/10
Memory and storage20%5/102/10
Display15%4/107/10
Battery life15%7/106/10
Keyboard and build10%5/107/10
Ports10%5/103/10
Linux support5%4/102/10
Overall5.4/104.7/10

Specifications

SpecHP OmniBook 5 Laptop Next Gen AI 16-ag1001naApple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, AMD Radeon 840M graphicsApple A18 Pro with 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
Memory16 GB LPDDR5x, soldered (not upgradeable)8GB unified memory
Storage512 GB SSD256GB SSD or 512GB SSD options
Display16-inch, 1920 x 1200 (2K)13.0-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display, 2408-by-1506 native resolution at 219 pixels per inch, 500 nits brightness, 1 billion colours, sRGB
BatteryUp to 14 h 45 min (manufacturer claim)Built-in 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery; up to 16 hours video streaming and up to 11 hours wireless web (Apple ratings)
Portsnot listedOne USB 3 (USB-C) port with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s; one USB 2 (USB-C) port with charging and USB 2 up to 480Mb/s; 3.5 mm headphone jack
Weight1.79 kg2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomemacOS

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 ›

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

  • + Sharp 2408-by-1506 display at 219 pixels per inch
  • + Owners praise build, keyboard and trackpad
  • + Light at 1.23 kg
  • − Only 8GB of memory, and owners say it limits headroom
  • − Just two USB-C ports, one limited to USB 2
  • − Keyboard has no backlight

Skip it if:

  • Developers who run several VMs or many containers at once
  • Anyone who needs Linux certified or reported working on the hardware
  • Buyers who want Thunderbolt, HDMI, USB-A or an SD slot built in
Read the full Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro review ›

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