HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
38.6Performance36.7
31.4Display35.1
45.3Battery62.7
84.5Portability62.5
4 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 14 (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) scores 46.5 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 63
- 40% lower thickness: 12.6 mm vs 21.2 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,859 vs 9,276
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 45
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,482+4%Bottom 25% | 2,390Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,859+17%Bottom 17% | 9,276Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 59 Wh | 64 Wh+8% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+21% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 12.6 mm+40% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (sandblasted anodized finish) | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Power Delivery), 2x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera (privacy shutter) | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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