Best HP Laptop for 2026

CNET refreshed its 2026 HP laptop guide after HP reworked its lineup around OmniBook, EliteBook, and Omen models.

The OmniBook 5 14 is CNET’s best overall HP laptop, praised for battery life, compact size, OLED display, and value.

Other standout picks cover premium, business, gaming, and creative needs, including the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, EliteBook Ultra, Omen 16, and Omen Transcend 14.

The update is especially useful for holiday shoppers looking for the best HP laptop deals across HP’s new lineup.