HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14-fp0023dx (Touch)

HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14-fp0023dx in Kenya

The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 price in Kenya is KES 141,000, with a 2-year warranty included. The OmniBook 5 Flip 14 model fp0023dx is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop built for professionals, students, and creatives who want the versatility of a 360-degree x360 hinge alongside dependable performance. It packs the Intel Core 7 150U with 10 cores and up to 5.4 GHz which is paired with 16GB LPDDR5-5200 RAM and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, and Windows 11 Home.

Key Highlights:

• Performance: Intel Core 7 150U with 10 cores and 5.4GHz Turbo for genuine multitasking performance.
• Design: 360-degree x 360-degree hinge, laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes.
• Display: 14-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreen at 16:10, a wider canvas for productivity.
• Battery & Charging: 68Wh battery rated at up to 21.5 hours and HP Fast Charge.
• Camera: 5MP IR webcam with privacy shutter, noise reduction, and dual array microphones.
• Connectivity: Comprehensive port selection including USB-C 10Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1.

HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 Full Specifications:

Design and Build:

The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 weighs 1.62 kg (3.58 lbs) in a Glacier Silver chassis. The 360-degree hinge is the defining physical feature, enabling all four use modes without any detachable mechanism. The full-size backlit keyboard in Glacier Silver provides comfortable typing in any lighting environment, and the HP Imagepad delivers a smooth, accurate touchpad experience. The 5MP IR camera sits in a slim bezel above the display with a physical sliding privacy shutter beside it. The laptop is designed with recycled materials and post-consumer recycled plastics as part of HP's sustainability programme.

Display:

The OmniBook 5 Flip carries a 14-inch IPS touchscreen at 1920 x 1200 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio with 400 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and an edge-to-edge micro-edge design. The 16:10 ratio provides more vertical workspace than standard 16:9 displays, which is practically useful for document editing, coding, and web browsing. The IPS panel delivers 178-degree wide viewing angles for consistent colour and brightness from any position, useful in tablet and tent modes. The 60Hz refresh rate is standard for a productivity-focused laptop display. The touchscreen is responsive across all four x360 modes.

Performance:

The Intel Core 7 150U with 16GB LPDDR5-5200 onboard RAM and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD delivers capable performance for all standard business and student workloads, document editing, spreadsheet work, email, web browsing, video calls, and light creative tasks all run smoothly and simultaneously. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot times and application loading. The 16GB RAM is onboard and not user-upgradeable, though 16GB is sufficient for all standard productivity and multitasking workloads. For heavy video rendering, 3D modelling, or gaming, the integrated Intel Graphics have limitations compared to discrete GPU laptops. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed with TPM 2.0 hardware security.

Ports and Connectivity:

Left Side Ports:

• 2x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge)
• 1x HDMI 2.1
• Supports charging via USB-C PD on either USB-C port

Right Side Ports:

• 2x USB-A (one at 5Gbps, one at 10Gbps)
• HP Fast Charge compatible via included adapter
• No dedicated SD card reader on this model

Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) with Bluetooth 5.3. Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6GHz radio band alongside standard 5GHz and 2.4GHz for faster throughput and reduced congestion in dense Wi-Fi environments such as offices, universities, and apartment buildings in Nairobi.

Battery and Charging:

The OmniBook 5 Flip carries a 68Wh 4-cell Li-ion polymer battery rated by HP at up to 21 hours and 30 minutes under manufacturer engineering testing. Real-world mixed-use battery life across browser tabs, documents, video calls, and occasional media playback is typically lower than manufacturer ratings, though the large 68Wh cell means all-day and beyond endurance is genuinely achievable for productivity workloads. HP Fast Charge fills the battery from empty to 50% in approximately 30 minutes when the system is shut down using the HP adapter included in the box. The laptop charges via either USB-C power delivery port.

Security:

The OmniBook 5 Flip includes a physical camera privacy shutter for hardware-guaranteed webcam blocking, a dedicated mic mute key on the keyboard for one-press microphone disabling, and TPM 2.0 firmware for hardware-level encryption and Windows 11 security features including Windows Hello and BitLocker. The 5MP IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition for fast, password-free login.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 good for university students in Kenya? Yes, strongly so. The Core 7 150U handles all academic workloads comfortably, document editing, research, web browsing, presentations, spreadsheets, and video calls. The 21-hour rated battery means a full day of lectures and study without carrying a charger. The x360 hinge allows tablet mode for reading PDFs and note-taking with a compatible stylus. The 5MP IR camera and Wi-Fi 6E ensure strong performance for online classes and remote study. The 2K display provides a comfortable reading experience for long study sessions.
2. Can the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 run design software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Yes, for light to moderate use. The Core 7 150U with 16GB RAM handles Photoshop and Illustrator tasks like photo retouching, vector illustration, and layout design adequately. The integrated Intel Graphics becomes a limitation for heavy GPU-accelerated tasks such as large-file rendering, 3D compositing, or running multiple demanding applications simultaneously. For professional design studios handling very large files or GPU-intensive workflows, a laptop with a discrete GPU would be more appropriate. For student design projects and everyday creative work, the OmniBook 5 Flip is sufficient.
3. Does the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 come with a stylus pen? No. The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 supports the HP Rechargeable Pen for stylus input in tablet and tent modes, but the pen is sold separately and is not included in the box. The touchscreen functions fully as a touch display using fingers across all four modes without a stylus. Ask Smartphones Planet Kenya about the HP Rechargeable Pen if you want to add stylus capability to your purchase.
4. Can I connect the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 to an external monitor? Yes. The laptop provides two ways to connect an external display. The HDMI 2.1 port connects directly to any monitor or projector with an HDMI input. Either of the two USB-C ports supports DisplayPort 1.4a output for connecting to monitors with USB-C or DisplayPort inputs, or via a USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapter. Both USB-C ports also support Power Delivery charging, so you can charge the laptop through the same cable while connected to a USB-C monitor that provides power.
5. How does HP Fast Charge work on the OmniBook 5 Flip? HP Fast Charge fills the battery from empty to approximately 50% in 30 minutes when the laptop is switched off using the Shut Down command. It requires the HP power adapter included in the box. Charging speed is slower when the laptop is in use versus when it is fully shut down. After the 50% threshold is reached, charging speed returns to standard rate to preserve long-term battery health.
6. Is the RAM in the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 upgradeable? No. The 16GB LPDDR5-5200 RAM is soldered directly to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded after purchase. For most professional and student workloads, 16GB is comfortably sufficient for the foreseeable lifespan of this laptop. Buyers who specifically need more than 16GB for heavy virtual machine use, very large dataset processing, or memory-intensive professional software should consider a higher-spec laptop before purchasing.
7. Will the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 run on Kenyan power (240V)? Yes. The HP power adapter included with the OmniBook 5 Flip is a universal voltage adapter supporting 100 to 240V AC input, making it fully compatible with Kenya's 240V power grid without any adapter or converter. A standard Type G plug adapter for the UK-style sockets common in Kenya is all that may be needed depending on the plug type included with the unit, confirm the plug type with Smartphones Planet Kenya at purchase.