Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and HP OmniBook Ultra 16 are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: brightness, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is 500 nits brighter; display resolution, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has 3270 × 2180 vs 2880 × 1800 px; weight, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is 0.22 kg lighter; USB type C, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has 3 vs 2; USB type A, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has 2 vs 1.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and HP OmniBook Ultra 16 are closely matched
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra · 72 overall, #21 of 94
64
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 · 64 overall, #54 of 94
61
Key differences
  • BrightnessMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 500 nits brighter
  • Display resolutionMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 3270 × 2180 vs 2880 × 1800 px
  • WeightMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 0.22 kg lighter
  • USB Type CMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 3 vs 2
  • USB Type AHP OmniBook Ultra 16 2 vs 1

Scores by Category

Surface Laptop Ultra wins 6 of 13 categories · OmniBook Ultra 16 wins 2

CategorySurface Laptop UltraOmniBook Ultra 16Lead
Display
+9
Performance
Tie
Battery
+44
Memory
+17
Design & Weight
+8
Processor
Tie
Storage
+100
Ports
+12
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
+100
Security
Tie
Sound
+17
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

2 kg2.22 kg
Surface Laptop UltraOmniBook Ultra 16

OmniBook Ultra 16 is 0.22 kg (11%) heavier than Surface Laptop Ultra.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Surface Laptop Ultra

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

No notable compromises found.

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Processor model

Memory

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Storage upgradeable
Yes
N/A

Display

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Size
15 in
16 in7% more
Display resolution
3270 × 2180 px
2880 × 1800 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
N/A
Brightness
1,000 nits100% more
500 nits
Pen support
No
N/A
Touch support
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Battery capacity
N/A
99 Wh

Connectivity

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Wi-Fi technology

Ports

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
USB Type C
3
2

Design & Weight

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Dimensions
32.88 × 23.87 × 1.8 cm
35.58 × 25.65 × 1.57 cm
Weight
2 kg10% less
2.22 kg

Performance

Feature
Surface Laptop Ultra
OmniBook Ultra 16
Active cooling
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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