The HP OmniBook X and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x are the first two Copilot+ laptops we’ve reviewed. They’re similar, but not identical, and one is clearly better.
A new era of Windows laptops is just now rolling out. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC category defines machines with fast Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that speed up on-device AI features, and the designation is currently exclusive to Windows on Arm laptops running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset.
The first two Copilot+ laptops we’ve reviewed are the HP OmniBook X and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x. They’re similar in that they use the same Snapdragon X Elite, but they also differ in their designs. Which one is right for you?Specs and configurations
The OmniBook X has two models, both built around the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 chipset and a 14-inch 2.2K IPS display. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it costs $1,150. For $100 more, you can upgrade to a 1TB SSD.
The Yoga Slim 7x also has just two configurations, using the same Qualcomm chipset and a 14.5-inch 3K OLED display. For $1,199, you get 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, and for $1,313 you get 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.
Both of these laptops are closer to the midrange than premium segments today and are reasonably affordable given the performance, battery life, and build quality. The Lenovo is a lot more attractive, though, as its OLED display gives it a huge advantage.Design
While the highlights for each laptop are Copilot+, Windows on Arm, and the Snapdragon X Elite chipset, each needs to be evaluated as a laptop as well. Here, they’re closely matched,
Both are built well, with solid all-aluminum chassis and lids. The OmniBook X might be slightly more rigid, especially when some firm pressure is applied to the lid, but that’s a quibble. Some other laptops that cost more are more solid all around, but these are still premium-level builds.
The Yoga Slim 7x is thinner and lighter than the OmniBook X, and it’s slightly wider. However, it also has a larger display with thinner bezels. Overall, the Lenovo felt closer to the laptop that both of the machines are chasing: the MacBook Air 13, which is the thinnest laptop around. That’s true in terms of aesthetics as well, as the Yoga Slim 7x lookss more modern and premium to me.
