The build quality is also impressive: the base and lid are sturdier than many other laptops I’ve tested. This performance is even more impressive considering how light and thin the OmniBook 7 is, even if it’s slightly thicker on the bottom than its slim sides would suggest.
Most important ports are present and correct. There are two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports. These are used to charge the OmniBook 7 and also support connecting external monitors.
An HDMI port is also available for this, which is becoming increasingly rare on modern laptops. However, I wasn’t thrilled with the order of most of the OmniBook 7’s ports, with the placement of the USB and HDMI ports being particularly awkward.
The overall performance of the OmniBook 7 is impressive. It handles productivity and multi-tab browsing with ease and can stream Ultra HD content without stuttering or buffering. I noticed some minor slowdowns when executing certain media actions, but they were negligible.
For a laptop without a dedicated GPU, the OmniBook 7 surprised me with its gaming capabilities. Even at modest settings, you definitely won’t get high frame rates in AAA titles, but Cyberpunk 2077 ran in decent condition allowing occasional gaming. I’ve certainly seen my mediocre laptops with similar integrated graphics fail to even reach this low limit.
Even under moderate load, a certain amount of fan noise could sometimes be heard. However, I didn’t find the noise annoying and the temperatures never rose above lukewarm.
The display is also excellent. Its 1920 x 1200 resolution suits the 14-inch screen very well, with the user interface being crisp and clear.
The colors were also vividly reproduced and the deep contrast was very inviting. I noticed some reflections on the screen, but they didn’t overly obscure the content.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the OmniBook 7 is its battery life. The duration of our movie playback test was an incredible 26 hours, a time that ranks among the best in the industry. Full charging was also quick, taking just over two hours.
The starting price of the OmniBook 7 is high, higher in some areas than others, but we’ve seen it on sale at a significantly lower price (at least in UK markets). And considering how well everything works and even exceeds expectations in some areas, the OmniBook 7 is one of the best mid-range laptops right now.
