Review HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13-bg1077nr
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 · Radeon 860M · 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) · 1TB SSD · 13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.006 kg
Ultralight 13‑inch subnotebook with great battery life, full sRGB colors, quiet fan, and rigid chassis. However, no OLED, HDR, touchscreen, or high refresh rates, no Wi-Fi 7 or Thunderbolt, limited Turbo Boost, weak graphics, and cramped clickpad. Perfect for travelers who prioritize weight – skip if you need performance or premium features.
Display – Bright IPS, 100% sRGB, 60Hz
Panel: LG Philips LGD0746 – 13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS, matte, 60 Hz.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness | ~442 nits (center) |
| Contrast | 1473:1 |
| sRGB coverage | ~96.8% |
| AdobeRGB | ~67.3% |
| Response times | 29.7 ms (B/W) · 44.7 ms (grey) – slow |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte – good for office/outdoor |
| Options | 2560×1600 IPS also available – no OLED/touch |
- Bright and matte – usable outdoors
- Full sRGB coverage – suitable for basic editing
- Slow response times, 60 Hz – not for gaming
- No OLED, HDR, touch, or high refresh
Display is basic but functional – full sRGB is a plus, but no premium features.
Keyboard & Touchpad – Comfy keys, cramped clickpad
- Sharp, loud feedback, shallow travel – EliteBook-like feel
- White backlight
- Clickpad: 11.5 x 6.5 cm – smaller than competitors
- Soft feedback, cramped surface
Keyboard is comfortable, but clickpad is cramped.
Ports & Connectivity – No Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 6 only
- Right: 2× USB-C (10 Gbps, DP+PD), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (10 Gbps)
- Left: USB-A (5 Gbps), 3.5mm audio
- USB-C ports are 10 Gbps, no Thunderbolt
- Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) – no Wi-Fi 7
- 5 MP webcam + IR shutter
Ports are decent but no Thunderbolt – docking capabilities limited.
Serviceability – Soldered RAM, single SSD
Bottom cover: 4 Philips screws – easy to remove. RAM soldered, single M.2 slot.
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – 32GB fixed |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Removable module |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 43 Wh – internal |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM is soldered – choose capacity at purchase. SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable.
Storage – Fast PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Drive: SK hynix PC801 HFS001TEJ9X101N – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~7,117 MB/s · write: ~6,169 MB/s
- Stable performance, no throttling
Storage is very fast – among the best in class.
Memory – Soldered LPDDR5x-7500
- 32 GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered)
- No SO-DIMM slots – completely non-upgradeable
- Fast 7500 MT/s – benefits overall performance
RAM is soldered – choose 16 GB or 32 GB at purchase.
Processor – Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point)
- Model: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 – 8c/16t (4× Zen5, 4× Zen5c)
- Boost: 5.0 GHz (P-core) · 3.5 GHz (Zen5c)
- TDP: 40 W PL2 / 32 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~14,244 pts – great for the weight
- Limited Turbo Boost – short-lived
CPU performance is excellent for a 1 kg laptop.
Graphics – Radeon 860M iGPU, weak for gaming
- GPU: AMD Radeon 860M (integrated)
- ~20% slower than Radeon 890M
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,533 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra: ~16.5 fps
- Most titles require Low settings
3DMark Performance – Power Profiles
| Mode | Graphics Score | Physics Score | Combined Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6462 | 20603 | 2240 |
| Balanced | 6468 | 20626 | 2229 |
| Battery | 6431 | 20116 | 2208 |
GPU performance is weak – not for gaming or GPU workloads.
Battery – ~10.5 hours, great for the capacity
- Capacity: 43 Wh – small for weight savings
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~10.4 hours – excellent
- Low-power IPS and Zen 5 help
Battery life is impressive given the tiny 43 Wh capacity.
Chassis – Rigid for 1 kg, premium
- Materials: Recycled magnesium-aluminium
- Weight: 1.006 kg – ultralight
- Rigid base – better than LG Gram / Galaxy Book
- Lid flexes slightly
- Ceramic finish hides fingerprints
Chassis is impressively rigid for the weight – a key strength.
Disassembly & Upgradeability
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Removable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Yes | 43 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered |
RAM is soldered – but SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable.
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPU Ryzen AI 7 350 – excellent performance for the weight.
GPU Radeon 860M is weak – not for gaming or GPU tasks.
RAM Soldered – choose 32 GB at purchase.
SSD Fast PCIe 4.0 – replaceable.
Display Basic IPS, no OLED – full sRGB is a plus.
Value Great for travelers – skip if you need premium features.
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Ultralight 1 kg weight
- Great battery life (~10.5h)
- Full sRGB colors standard
- Quiet fan noise
- Rigid chassis for the weight
- Decent port selection
Weaknesses
- Weak GPU performance
- No OLED, HDR, touch, high refresh
- No Wi-Fi 7 or Thunderbolt
- Cramped clickpad
- Soldered RAM
- Limited Turbo Boost
Pro tip for resellers: The OmniBook 7 Aero 13 is a traveler's dream with major compromises.
• Highlight ultralight weight, battery life, and rigidity – these are its strongest points.
• Avoid recommending for gaming or GPU-heavy tasks – Radeon 860M is weak.
• No OLED, HDR, touch, or high refresh – basic display only.
• RAM is soldered – upsell the 32 GB SKU.
• SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – a plus for repairability.
• Best for students, travelers, and office work – not for creators or gamers.
• Highlight ultralight weight, battery life, and rigidity – these are its strongest points.
• Avoid recommending for gaming or GPU-heavy tasks – Radeon 860M is weak.
• No OLED, HDR, touch, or high refresh – basic display only.
• RAM is soldered – upsell the 32 GB SKU.
• SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – a plus for repairability.
• Best for students, travelers, and office work – not for creators or gamers.