There is the 10 AM lecture, of course, but also the freelance edit due by evening, the internship call squeezed in between classes, the group project that only comes together after hours, and the side hustle that may one day become something much bigger. Ask any student what their day looks like, and the answer rarely fits into a timetable. Each of these is a world of its own, and the laptop is the one thing that travels through all of them.
The new HP OmniBook 5 has been built for exactly this kind of life. The simplest way to see how the OmniBook 5 does that is to follow it through a single day. 8 AM | The day starts light with an all-metal design, in four colours The day begins on the move, from metro rides to a dash across campus. At just 1.16 kg and 11.7 mm thin, the HP OmniBook 5 slips easily into a backpack, while its premium all-metal design is built for everyday mobility. 10 AM Lectures keep pace with a full-size backlit keyboard and Office built in By mid-morning, the laptop becomes a notebook. Its full-size backlit keyboard makes it comfortable to keep up with lectures, while Windows 11 Home, MS Office Home 2024 and one year of Microsoft 365 Basic mean notes, assignments and spreadsheets can get started from day one. 1 PM The research gets smarter with the Intel Core 5 processor and AI Afternoons are for research, assignments and deadlines. Powered by the Intel Core 5 320 processor from the Intel Core 5 Series 3 family, the new HP OmniBook 5 keeps research tabs, documents and references running smoothly together. 3 PM | Group projects open up with a 180-degree hinge Group projects can happen anywhere, from canteen tables to hostel floors. The OmniBook 5’s 180-degree hinge lets the screen lay flat for easier sharing, while its display keeps content clear from different viewing angles. 5 PM |Internship calls stay connected with Wi-Fi 6E and dual-array microphones For internship check-ins and interviews, a steady connection matters as much as what is said. Bluetooth 5.3 pairs easily with wireless earbuds, so a quiet corner is all it takes to step into work mode. 7 PM | Presentations plug straight in with HDMI and USB Type-C ports For presentations and pitches, the OmniBook 5 offers an HDMI-out port and two USB Type-C ports, making it easy to connect to projectors and displays. The 14-inch 2K OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage brings presentations, films and creative work to life, while its 16:10 aspect ratio offers more vertical space for documents and editing timelines. 9 PM | Stays charged with a 22-hour battery and a pocket-size GaN charger After a full day, there is still power left to keep going. The 60 Wh battery delivers up to 22 hours of local video playback*, while fast charging can deliver approximately 50% charge in 30 minutes. The 65W USB-C Mini GaN charger, which is 40% smaller, makes topping up on the move easier without adding unnecessary bulk.
Designed to help students “do it all, do it brilliantly”, it brings together personal style, all-day portability and AI-ready performance in a single device, making a strong case as one laptop for everything. From interest to intent Behind the busy schedules lies a bigger shift. What might once have remained a hobby is increasingly being pursued with serious intent. A short film made on weekends becomes a festival entry. A design page started for fun lands its first paying client. A college project becomes the portfolio piece that opens the door to an internship. For Gen Z, passion projects have become proof of capability, which is why choosing a laptop for passion projects and coursework alike now carries real weight. A laptop for classes and side hustles has to keep pace from the first lecture to the last edit of the night. Here is how each of those moments play out. Available in Smoke Silver, Soft Honeydew, Peony Pink and Starlit Blue, each with a colour-matched backlit keyboard, it gives students a choice that feels distinctly their own. Its AI capabilities help students explore ideas, simplify complex concepts and organise research, while up to 16GB LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD provide room for coursework and passion projects alike. Whether reviewing a poster, pitch deck or prototype, collaboration feels more natural. Intel Wi-Fi 6E helps keep calls smooth, whether students join from a college lawn or a co-working space, while integrated dual-array digital microphones help their voice come through clearly.
*Battery life has been tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920×1080) resolution, 200 nits brightness, system audio level as image default, player audio level at 100%, played full-screen from local storage, headphone attached or through speaker (if no audio jack port), wireless on but not connected. 11 PM | Movie nights come alive with a 2K OLED display Once the work is done, the OmniBook 5 becomes a personal cinema. One laptop for every world From an 8 AM commute to an 11 PM movie, a student’s day moves through many worlds, and the new HP OmniBook 5 is designed to move with them. For students who refuse to do just one thing, the new HP OmniBook 5 is built to do it all, and do it brilliantly. The new HP Omnibook 5 AI PC range starts at ₹79,999/- with exciting offers. Frequently asked questions 1. What colours and configurations does this new HP OmniBook 5 come in? The new HP OmniBook 5 is available in four colours, Soft Honeydew, Peony Pink, Starlit Blue and Smoke Silver, each paired with a colour-matched backlit keyboard. Soft Honeydew, Starlit Blue and Smoke Silver are offered with 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, while Peony Pink comes with 16GB. 2. Which processor powers the new HP OmniBook 5, and how does its AI help students? The laptop runs on the Intel Core 5 320 processor from the Intel Core 5 Series 3 family, with six cores, six threads, 6 MB of L3 cache and speeds of up to 4.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. 3. What kind of display does the new HP OmniBook 5 have? It features a 14-inch 2K (1920 × 1200) OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, a 0.2 ms response time and edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass 3. 4. The 3-cell, 60 Wh battery is rated for up to 22 hours of local video playback.* Fast charging delivers approximately 50% in 30 minutes, and the included 65W USB-C Mini GaN charger is 40% smaller, making it easy to carry between classes. 5. Where can I buy the new HP OmniBook 5, and what comes with it? The new HP OmniBook 5 is available on all channels – online and offline. It comes with Windows 11 Home, MS Office Home 2024 and one year of Microsoft 365 Basic, and the box includes the laptop, power adapter and user manual.
Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage. Its 2K OLED display delivers rich colours, deep blacks and crisp detail, while Low Blue Light supports more comfortable late-night viewing. With four expressive colours, a lightweight all-metal design, 2K OLED display, long battery life, fast charging and AI performance, it brings work, creativity and entertainment together in one device. More importantly, it is built for a generation where hobbies become portfolios, side hustles become careers and college projects become proof of capability. Book online or at any laptop store near you. Every model includes a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD. Its AI performance helps students explore ideas for assignments, make sense of complex concepts, organise research for projects and turn a promising thought into a concrete plan. Low Blue Light helps make long study sessions and late-night viewing easier on the eyes. How long does the battery last, and how fast does it charge? Each unit is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty. Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of HP by Times Internet’s Content Collective team. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.