HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) vs Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
39chipPerformancechip47
41.3chipGraphicschip61
25.7Displayspec-based28.6
57.3Batteryspec-based—
58Portabilityspec-based40.8
3 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026)1 spec wins — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) scores 42.9 against 43.1 for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026)
- 55% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 36.3 mm
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 41
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+24% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | WUXGA TFT LCD, 16:10, Corning Gorilla Glass, non-touch (1000-nit gloved touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.01 kg+5% | 2.11 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+55% | 36.3 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), USB-A, HDMI, 1 Gbps Ethernet (optional 2.5 and 10 Gbps), audio in/out, dual SIM (nano-SIM plus eSIM), docking connector; optional VGA, serial, extra USB, microSDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with HDR auto switch and privacy shutter | 5 MP infrared webcam |
| Biometrics | — | Face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook 3 17 (2026) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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