HP small tower is quite good. Very quiet PC. Not sure if I would purchase a PC with an AI processor again. Way too intrusive. Although my replacement machines were running Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 11 on my new tower and laptop has scrambled up my existing systems in a way I thought was not possible. Very upset! With four PCs now untrustworthy I am finally planning to switch to Linux. HP should abandon Windows 11 and offer Linux OS PCs.
I’ve been using the HP OmniDesk Desktop AI PC for several weeks now, and it has quickly become the heart of my creative and day-to-day setup. The performance is excellent — fast startup, smooth multitasking, and plenty of power for video editing, audio work, and general office use. I also appreciate how quiet it runs, even under heavier loads.
Setup Experience: Setup was simple and straightforward. Within minutes I had it connected to my peripherals and network, and it recognized everything without issues. The design is clean, compact, and fits well into my workspace.
What I Like Most: Speed and stability. It handles resource-heavy projects without slowing down, which makes a big difference for productivity. The AI-assisted optimization features feel like a real plus — I notice apps opening faster and system performance staying consistent throughout the day.
Areas for Improvement: I’d like to see more USB-C ports available on the front panel for convenience, as well as clearer instructions on some of the bundled software. Not deal-breakers, but small tweaks that could make the experience even better.
Daily Use: I use it daily for both creative projects (video, audio, and image production) and personal tasks (emails, browsing, streaming). It’s been reliable across the board.
Overall, the HP OmniDesk Desktop AI PC is a strong machine for anyone who wants speed, stability, and easy setup in a modern desktop.
HP OmniDesk desktop AI PC, configured as delivered with Windows 11.
on December 6, 2025
Posted by: D. Langford
from Washington State
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Bad: The machine came configured for gamers and social medial mavens. It was not useful for serious work and record keeping. Apparently StorageSense immediately erased 20 years of automobile driving and maintenance records (among other things). I still can't figure out how FileExplorer or OneDrive work - File Explorer rarely shows what drive I'm attached to (cloud, local or a USB remote), if in fact they do, and not all of my local files are shown, especially when I desperately need THAT file. My proprietary work has most likely been copied to someone else's storage system (a security risk). At this point, I have lost almost a month's productive work time in trying to configure the machine to be useful. The diagnostic software was unable to identify a failing router. The AI makes far too many judgement mistakes - I will do my own thinking, thank you. Windows 11 has too many options to be useful for the average user. A tech who came in indicated he and a number of friends have gone to Linux just to be rid of Microsoft and Windows. Between an operating system that many users despise, and a State Governor who want to tax Microsoft out of business (...insatiable appetite for money...), I'd be surprised if Microsoft is still in business in ten years.
The Good: Except for missing and/or hidden files (that shouldn't be missing), operations appear to be fast and reliable. Initial physical setup was easy; pretty much plug and play.
I have been a HP user for many years. I was very disappointed with my latest purchase. It didn't function upon first use. I'm having to send it back for repair before I ever got to use it.