HP OmniBook X Flip 16-inch drops to $699 at Best Buy
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16-inch laptop is now $699 at Best Buy, down almost half from the original $1,329 to $1,349. This 2-in-1 has a Ryzen AI 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 16-inch OLED touchscreen that folds into tablet mode. Windows Central notes it offers a claimed 30-hour battery, local AI features, and a solid port selection. The deal runs until September 7.
- Was listed as high as $1,349 before the discount
- Features Ryzen AI 5 CPU and 16GB RAM
- 16-inch OLED touchscreen rotates 180 degrees
- Claims of up to 30-hour battery life, not confirmed elsewhere
- Deal ends September 7 at Best Buy
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