HP has launched the OmniBook 5 14, a new laptop priced at 799 euros in France, aiming to challenge Apple's MacBook Neo, which costs 759 euros. The OmniBook 5 14 is expected to be available by mid-October and is part of a growing trend among Windows-based PC manufacturers responding to Apple's recent entry into the sub-800 euro market. This laptop is designed to appeal to consumers looking for a stylish and lightweight option, featuring a range of color choices, including smoked silver, star blue, lilac pink, and soft green. It weighs 1.16 kg, making it lighter than some of its direct competitors like the Dell 14S and Acer Swift Air 14. The OmniBook 5 14 is powered by Intel's "Wildcat Lake" chips, starting with the Intel Core 5 320 processor, 8 GB of soldered memory, and a 256 GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Additional configurations are expected to include a more powerful Core 7 350 processor, 16 GB of memory, and up to 1 TB of SSD storage. The laptop includes a 1080p webcam with infrared compatibility for facial recognition, two speakers, an HDMI video output, a mini-jack port, and two USB-C ports capable of transferring data at 10 Gb/s. It is powered by a 60 Wh battery, which HP claims can provide up to 42 hours of use, though this figure is based on specific conditions such as local video playback and likely includes low screen brightness. HP is emphasizing the integration of OLED screens across all models in the OmniBook 5 line. The initial version of the OmniBook 5 14 features a 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels, available in both touch and non-touch options. The maximum brightness is capped at 300 cd/m², which is typical for many laptops but not the highest available. However, the marketing of the line is being affected by the ongoing global component shortage. Some configurations, such as 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, are expected to be available only in November. The most advanced display version, a 2560x1600 pixel OLED touchscreen with a brightness of 620 cd/m², is not scheduled to be available until March 2027.