ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED vs HP OmniBook 5 16
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (#3) vs HP OmniBook 5 16 (#5): in our Student Laptops scoring the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED totals 8.3/10 and the HP OmniBook 5 16 7.2/10, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED leading on Battery Life and Portability.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED | HP OmniBook 5 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X (on board) | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe SSD | 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| GPU | Intel Arc 130V (integrated) | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) |
| Display | 14" OLED WUXGA 1920x1200 | 16" 2K IPS 1920x1200 Anti-Glare |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.97 lbs |
| Battery | 75Wh | 59Wh, up to 14.75 hours (mixed use) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | — |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our student laptops scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and the HP OmniBook 5 16 made our Top 5 Student Laptops, at #3 and #5. The Vivobook S 14 OLED is the strongest Windows pick here for long campus days: its Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB of memory and 75Wh battery come in a 2.87 lb chassis that is about a pound lighter than the 15.6-inch Aspire 5 and 16-inch OmniBook 5, with a higher-contrast 14-inch OLED display than either. HP retired the Pavilion line in favor of OmniBook, and the OmniBook 5 16 carries that budget-friendly positioning forward with a 16-inch 2K display, a near-15-hour battery, and enough performance for everyday coursework.
We score student laptops on Value (30%), Battery Life (25%), Portability (20%), Performance (15%) and Build Quality (10%). On that basis the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED totals 8.3 out of 10 and the HP OmniBook 5 16 7.2. The widest gap is Battery Life, where the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED scores 8.5 against 7 for the HP OmniBook 5 16: hours of real-world use. Portability also separates them: 8.5 for the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus 6.8 for the HP OmniBook 5 16.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 on the HP OmniBook 5 16; RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X (on board) on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus 16GB LPDDR5x on the HP OmniBook 5 16; Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD on the HP OmniBook 5 16; GPU: Intel Arc 130V (integrated) on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) on the HP OmniBook 5 16; Display: 14" OLED WUXGA 1920x1200 on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus 16" 2K IPS 1920x1200 Anti-Glare on the HP OmniBook 5 16; Weight: 2.87 lbs on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus 3.97 lbs on the HP OmniBook 5 16. They match on Operating System.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) OLED display and large 75Wh battery paired with the power-efficient Core Ultra 5 226V; the most common complaint is 16GB of memory is soldered, with no upgrade path. Owners praise the HP OmniBook 5 16 for 16-inch 2K (1920x1200) IPS anti-glare display and rated up to 14 hours 45 minutes of mixed-use battery life; the most common complaint is integrated graphics only.
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
- 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) OLED display
- Large 75Wh battery paired with the power-efficient Core Ultra 5 226V
- 16GB LPDDR5X memory standard
- 2.87 lbs
- 16GB of memory is soldered, with no upgrade path
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Integrated Intel Arc graphics are not meant for demanding games or 3D work
HP OmniBook 5 16
- 16-inch 2K (1920x1200) IPS anti-glare display
- Rated up to 14 hours 45 minutes of mixed-use battery life
- 16GB RAM standard
- Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
- Integrated graphics only
- 3.97 lb is heavier than most 13-14" ultrabooks
- Base 512GB SSD is not user-upgradeable
Which should you buy?
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the better fit for students wanting OLED and all-day battery on campus; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Battery Life and Portability. The HP OmniBook 5 16 is the better fit for students on a budget and large-screen note-taking. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a poor fit for gamers; the HP OmniBook 5 16 is a poor fit for portability seekers.
Choose the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED if
- Students wanting OLED
- All-day battery on campus
- Windows users
Skip it if
- Gamers
- Buyers who want upgradeable memory
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 16 if
- Students on a budget
- Large-screen note-taking
- Everyday productivity
Skip it if
- Portability seekers
- Power users
Common questions
Is the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED better than the HP OmniBook 5 16?
In our Student Laptops ranking the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED scores higher overall, 8.3 to 7.2, with the biggest advantage in Battery Life. The HP OmniBook 5 16 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and the HP OmniBook 5 16?
The headline spec difference is CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V on the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED versus AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 on the HP OmniBook 5 16. In use, the gap that matters most is Battery Life (8.5 vs 7 in our scoring): hours of real-world use.