Overall, this laptop is functioning well. However, it is difficult and a bit frustrating to use it because of the keyboard, which is probably the most important peripheral. It is bad enough that the keys are not back-lit, but white letters on gray keys (i.e. low contrast) make for an unpleasant user experience. Important enough to say “I wish I knew it“ before I bought it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from hp.comBy Emily, HP Customer Experience, June 10, 2026
Thank you for the 4-star review! We’re glad your OmniBook 5 is performing well, and we want to let you know that your Glacier Silver model actually does feature a backlit keyboard. To instantly improve key visibility and contrast, simply press the F5 key (or Fn + F5) on the top row to turn on and adjust the brightness levels. We appreciate your feedback and hope this quick fix makes your typing experience much more comfortable!
So far no issues the laptop is running good. Easy to set up and use. Runs smooth and I’m able to get simple things done
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from hp.comBy Emily, HP Customer Experience, April 20, 2026
We are so glad the setup was a breeze and that you are enjoying the seamless performance. Thank you for choosing HP and for sharing your 5-star experience!
I love this computer. It is much faster than my Chromebook. Love using copilot on the computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from hp.comBy Emily, HP Customer Experience, April 20, 2026
We're glad you’re loving the OmniBook 5! Copilot is a game-changer for staying productive, and we're happy to see it's making a difference for you. Thank you for choosing HP! 💙