SMRTR TechApr 14, 2026Wired

The Surprising MacBook Neo Competitor You’ve Never Heard Of

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The HP OmniBook 5, priced between $500-730, outperforms Apple's $599 MacBook Neo with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage versus the MacBook's 8GB and 256GB. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chip, it delivers comparable battery life while featuring an OLED display, facial recognition, and faster USB-C ports that the MacBook lacks. Though the MacBook Neo offers a sharper screen and better trackpad, the OmniBook 5's superior performance and value make it a compelling Windows alternative for budget-conscious buyers.

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