HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark Review: Verdict vs ASUS ProArt
The HP OmniBook Ultra 16 with NVIDIA's RTX Spark is a great laptop that is hard to carry. Windows Central's Daniel Rubino reviewed it on November 5, 2026 after three weeks of use, praising the display, keyboard and performance but flagging its 4.9-pound weight against the 3.9-pound ASUS ProArt P16.
Quick summary
- Tested config: RTX Spark N1X (20-core), 32GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, 16-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen.
- Price: $3,199.99 normally, $2,799.99 at Best Buy at review time. No India price was given in the review.
- Verdict: excellent, but the reviewer prefers ASUS unless HP is significantly cheaper. Rating: just under 4 out of 5 by his own words.
- Battery: up to 11 hours 18 minutes in light-to-medium use.
What are the HP OmniBook Ultra 16's specs?
Besides the tested setup, HP sells configurations up to 128GB of unified memory, plus a 64GB/2TB model with LPDDR5X-9400 and a PCIe Gen5 SSD. The display is rated for up to 120Hz VRR, 500 nits SDR, 1,100 nits HDR and 100% DCI-P3. Ports: HDMI 2.1, two USB-C, two USB-A, microSD and a headphone jack. The 140W GaN charger is small, with a detachable USB-C cable.
How fast is it? Benchmarks vs ASUS and Surface
| Benchmark | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 | Surface Laptop Ultra | ASUS ProArt P16 (3K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 13,080 | 12,771 | 11,840 |
| Time Spy Extreme | 5,492 | 5,857 | 6,006 |
| 3DMark Speed Way | 3,143 | 3,011 | 2,927 |
| Steel Nomad | 2,935 | 3,064 | 2,846 |
| Cinebench 2026 multi-core | 6,954 | 6,885 | 6,742 |
| Geekbench 7 multi-core | 23,739 | 23,571 | 23,878 |
The takeaway from the reviewer: results are so close that benchmark wins should not decide your purchase. Gaming performance was similar to ASUS and described as very good with the 120Hz OLED, though RTX Spark is not a dedicated gaming platform. For more on the platform, read our RTX Spark laptops and gaming explainer.
Is the OmniBook Ultra 16 too heavy?
That is the whole debate. At 4.9 pounds it is a full pound heavier than the ProArt P16, and even the Surface Laptop Ultra is about 4.5 pounds. The extra bulk buys roomy cooling (two 79-blade fans, three heat pipes, sustained up to 70W) but the hottest point only reached about 113°F (45°C), slightly warmer than ASUS, with fans mostly under 50dB.
How good are the display, keyboard and touchpad?
The reviewer calls the 3K OLED touchscreen possibly his favourite part: colours look clean and balanced rather than oversaturated, and it is glossy but tolerable. The second-generation latticeless keyboard has wider key spacing and deeper dishes than HP's first attempt, and the oversized haptic touchpad is consistent across its surface. Audio is a quad-speaker setup with DTS:X Ultra and the 5MP webcam is described as okay.
What are the pros and cons?
- Pros: build quality, natural-looking 3K OLED, second-generation latticeless keyboard, large haptic touchpad, fast SSD (10,389MB/s read), good audio and battery.
- Cons: weight, no ambient light or adaptive colour sensors, haptic touchpad lacks Windows Haptic Signals, both USB-C ports on the left, two keyboard backlight levels, preinstalled extras such as McAfee.
Should you buy it or the ASUS ProArt P16?
Buy the HP if you want a premium RTX Spark laptop without 64GB or 128GB of memory, care about display and build, and find it noticeably cheaper than ASUS. Pick ASUS if portability matters. Lenovo's Pro 9n and Yoga 9n are alternatives, the former lighter and the latter a convertible. See our ASUS ProArt P16 India price and specs for the rival.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark cost?
The tested 32GB/1TB model normally costs $3,199.99 and was $2,799.99 at Best Buy when Windows Central reviewed it. No India price was stated.
How much does it weigh?
4.9 pounds, about a pound heavier than the 3.9-pound ASUS ProArt P16.
How long does the battery last?
The reviewer recorded a peak of 11 hours 18 minutes in light-to-medium everyday use, roughly half that under heavy GPU loads.
Is it good for gaming?
Gaming performance was very good and close to the ASUS ProArt P16, though RTX Spark is not positioned as a dedicated gaming platform.
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 or ASUS ProArt P16?
The reviewer prefers ASUS for weight and extra features unless the HP is significantly cheaper.
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