I have used countless laptops this year, and the choices in 2025 have been nothing short of stellar! So when the HP OmniBook 7 Aero landed on my desk, I didn’t think we could get yet another fantastic device. I was wrong. Like almost every other PC brand, HP has been killing it in 2025. I have to give a lot of the credit for this to AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm for making new chipsets this year that have performed so well that nearly everything they’ve been put into has turned to gold.
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The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is no different. Rocking a new AMD Ryzen AI 7 chipset paired with AMD Radeon 860M graphics, power is just one of the strong attributes of this laptop. There are several other factors that make this laptop one of the best you can get, so let’s get into the full review of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero.
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero weighs only 2.2 lbs. That’s lighter than the MacBook Air 13, which clocks in at 2.7 lbs. These numbers are according to both HP’s and Apple’s websites. I haven’t used the latest MacBook Air, but this laptop is crazy light, small, and portable. The biggest con for some users might be the battery life. Personally, I was clocking an average of 9.5 hours of battery life. That’s more than enough for me. But if you want more than 10 hours of battery on one charge, you won’t get it here. That said, for the size, weight, and battery capacity of this laptop, it’s perfect for those who want an ultra-portable.
Listen, no one device is going to hit every single need or want of every user. This is true for the HP OmniBook 7 Aero. I think there is an audience that is looking for something as portable as this laptop and is willing to give up a few things, or at least some things don’t matter as much as the portability of the laptop. Here are my key takeaways, both good and bad, of this ultraportable laptop.
Overall, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero has its pros and cons. It’s not going to tick every box off your list, but it may tick more than you think. It’s well worth considering if you’re looking for a very light, ultraportable.
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The first thing you notice about this HP OmniBook 7 Aero is the color. This ceramic white color is just so pretty to look at. The second thing you notice is how light it is at only 2.2 lbs. And the third thing you notice is how thin it is.
The top of the lid has the HP logo on it and not much more. Fingerprints are not an issue here, unless you have dirty fingers. Turning the laptop over shows off the venting and rubber feet. Opening the laptop up, you are presented with the display, deck, keyboard, and trackpad.
The keyboard is comfortable to type on and well spaced. Some users may not like the smaller arrow buttons, but that doesn’t bother me. The trackpad has decent travel and works well with good touch responsiveness. The HP AI logo is on the deck along with the AMD branding.
The right side of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero houses a USB-A port, HDMI port, and two USB-C ports. There is actually a lot of I/O for such a small laptop.
The left side of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero houses another USB-A port and a headphone jack. I would have liked to see a USB-C port on both sides so you can charge from either side. The included adapter is small, and it is a USB-C charging brick.
Overall, the most impressive things about the HP OmniBook 7 Aero are this color, the feather-like weight, and the thin chassis. I will add that the bezels are a little thicker than some of the competition, but they aren’t awful.
Alright, you guys should know by now that I love displays to have 500 nits of brightness or better. The panel on the HP OmniBook 7 Aero clocks in at 400 nits, but I am thinking that might be measured wrong. I was thrilled with the brightness on this panel. It is plenty bright and one of the nicest panels on an ultraportable.
The 2560 x 1600 resolution is crisp and clear, and the anti-glare coating helps mitigate glare. It does an impressive job of it, but it doesn’t eliminate glare totally. The display also features vibrant colors and high color accuracy, covering the full sRGB color gamut, which is great for some light photo editing and even content consumption.
Perhaps the biggest con of this display is the 60 Hz refresh rate. It would have been nice to see at least 90 Hz here, but as I said, there is give and take with every device. It is nice to see HP and others start moving to 16:10 for the aspect ratio. I love this more than 16:9, and I think I’d love to see more 4:3 options.
Overall, this is an excellent display that gets bright enough, which shocked me. The colors and vibrancy are very good, and the anti-glare does a good job.
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero runs Windows 11; there’s not much to talk about there, except maybe the AI features. I will say, I don’t use CoPilot and I make sure to turn Recall off. So if you’re all in on AI and enjoy those features, well, they are here for you. Here are my takeaways on the software situation.
Overall, Windows 11 is fine. I don’t care much for CoPilot but some AI features in the polystudio app for the camera are great.
Listen, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero isn’t going to give you the performance of a gaming laptop or a business laptop. But for what it is, this thing is very capable. Remember, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero is an ultraportable that weighs 2.2 lbs and is just under 14”. So there is some give and take when you’re looking at a laptop like this. Here are my takeaways on performance.
Overall, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero does punch above its weight class in this particular configuration. But it’s still not a recommendation for creatives or gamers.
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero speakers are shocking. For a laptop this small, I was surprised at how great the speakers were. The HP OmniBook 7 Aero features dual speakers tuned with DTS:X Ultra and HP Audio Boost (as well as Poly Studio features for calls), which adds depth and helps clarity.
The speakers deliver clear vocals and instrument separation, making them suitable for video conferencing and watching dialogue-heavy content. The bass is even pretty damn good, better than I expected, and I was fully expecting them to be thin and lacking bass.
Sound quality can get a little muddy when you get past 75% volume, so there are some cons there. But, for the size of this laptop. These are some damn good speakers. They are positioned on the lower edge of the chassis and might do better if top-mounted.
Overall, for a 2.2 lb laptop that is so thin and light, these speakers are fantastic. They won’t replace headphones or a good set of speakers, but they’re still excellent.
The camera on the HP OmniBook 7 Aero is excellent. HP has been doing a lot with its cameras and software over the past few years. The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is equipped with a 5-megapixel (5MP) webcam, which offers a 1440p resolution for video calls. This specification is a great upgrade from standard 1080p cameras.
The higher resolution doesn’t always shine through, though. The camera does give a grainy result under darker conditions. The software does do a lot of AI enhancing that may or may not be helpful.
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero includes HP’s “Poly Camera Pro” or “Poly Studio” features, which are useful for professionals who do numerous video calls. The effects and settings in the app can help adjust camera settings across various applications. Normal users may not find them as useful.
The camera includes an infrared (IR) sensor for facial recognition, enabling secure and fast login via Windows Hello. The webcam features a physical shutter switch (or manual shutter), which is great for user privacy when the camera is not in use.
Overall, it’s a good camera but does struggle in low light. The Poly Studio software is a good value add for those who need or want extra web conferencing features.
Before we discuss the HP OmniBook 7 Aero battery life, it’s important to make a note of something. Battery life is highly subjective and dependent on the settings each user chooses. I keep my laptops on balanced mode and screen brightness at full. Bluetooth is off, but Wi-Fi is on. I used this laptop for general mixed use with very little photo editing and no gaming.
I would say this battery has average performance, with the max battery life getting to around 9.5 hours. The more intensive things I did, the more the battery was impacted. This is expected. I would say that it does fall behind some of the competition out there, but the battery size (43 Whr) is also small.
Given the high-resolution 2560 x 1600 WQXGA display and the performance, the battery does take a hit. I think this is the biggest trade-off you will have to consider given how small and light this laptop is. You may be able to get over 10 hours, but you will need to really manage that to squeeze every bit out. Overall, nine hours is more than enough for me, and I don’t mind plugging in if need be. It does support quick charge, so that’s a plus.
The price of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero can get up there with a configuration such as the one I have here. But sales abound, and even this SKU is seeing heavy discounts (as of this review). I think the MSRP might be a bit much, but if you can find this laptop on sale. It is worth it.
Listen, no one device is going to hit every single need or want of every user. This is true for the HP OmniBook 7 Aero. I think there is an audience that is looking for something as portable as this laptop and is willing to give up a few things, or at least some things don’t matter as much as the portability of the laptop. Here are my key takeaways, both good and bad, of this ultraportable laptop.
Overall, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero has its pros and cons. It’s not going to tick every box off your list, but it may tick more than you think. It’s well worth considering if you’re looking for a very light, ultraportable.
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero weighs only 2.2 lbs. That’s lighter than the MacBook Air 13, which clocks in at 2.7 lbs. These numbers are according to both HP’s and Apple’s websites. I haven’t used the latest MacBook Air, but this laptop is crazy light, small, and portable. The biggest con for some users might be the battery life. Personally, I was clocking an average of 9.5 hours of battery life. That’s more than enough for me. But if you want more than 10 hours of battery on one charge, you won’t get it here. That said, for the size, weight, and battery capacity of this laptop, it’s perfect for those who want an ultra-portable.
