Apple may well have a bunch of new computers to end the year with, but it’s not just the maker of the Mac with new gear on the way. HP has new devices, too, and depending on how much you’re looking to spend, it’s entirely possible they could just save some dollar bucks here and there.
They’re part of a range HP has previously released called the “Omnibook”, a sign given omni’s definition that they’re useful for everything, even though the previous Omnibooks have been largely focused on work and productivity to go, thanks to the use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon PC processors.
The latest generation isn’t quite the same. They’re not being painted as just pitches for portability by way of a Qualcomm chip. Rather, there are several options, and they run across laptop, tablet, and desktop.
The launch of HP’s 2026 Omni range includes four devices, covering two laptops, one tablet, and one desktop, and it’s a somewhat surprising assortment that feels very much like it’s designed to take on Apple, except in the PC world.
For instance, there’s a $1299 starting price for the OmniDesk Mini, a compact desktop with a silver body where HP hasn’t really said much about what’s inside yet, though it definitely seems a little like the EliteBoard tech placed inside of a machine more like a Mac Mini of sorts.
There’s also the OmniBook Ultra, a 16 inch laptop that’ll see Nvidia’s RTX Spark hardware inside with a minimum of 32GB RAM and up to a staggering 128GB. Given that amount, you shouldn’t expect this model to be inexpensive, and HP in Australia has basically said pricing is to be confirmed, with no actual information just yet. That clearly sits in the pricier end of the market.
But HP will have models focused on everyone else, with the Omnibook 3, a 16 inch laptop starting from $799 in Australia and armed with Qualcomm’s more budget-focused Snapdragon C, but only 4GB RAM. That amount does give us pause as it’s barely enough for a full laptop experience, especially with Windows 11 Home.
There will be other models for less, but most are models for more, including variants of the Omnibook 5 which will start from $1499 and support Intel Core processors with AI on-board, the potential of an OLED screen, and even several colours.
While the $1500 mark does appear to be one of the safe minimums for laptops in 2026, tablets could well offer a bit of breathing room, as seen from some of the recent models getting updated to end the year. HP will also have one in the $799 OmniPad, a 12 inch model that runs Android and might be the first Droid device we’ve seen from HP in quite a while.
“With our refreshed Omni portfolio, we’re making it simpler for Australians to find a device that suits their needs, whether that’s for everyday tasks, creative projects or more demanding work,” said Neil Westhof, Head of Personal Systems at HP in Australia and New Zealand.
“From accessible everyday laptops to premium AI-powered PCs, the range brings together the design, performance and innovation people expect from HP,” he said.
There are other machines on the way as well, including a Googlebook with what seems like similar hardware to the Omnibook 5, not to mention other models from the company.
This particular assortment, however, looks to end the year and potentially provide some more choices ahead of the back to school season around the corner, which we are closer to than you or your kids may be willing to admit.
