HP OmniBook X Flip 14 vs Asus Zenbook A14

The OmniBook X Flip 14 is the pick for anyone who wants a touchscreen convertible: the 360° hinge gives laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes, and the 2-in-1 form is the main thing the Zenbook A14 cannot do. The Zenbook A14 is the better straight laptop: it is lighter at 2.5 lb versus 3.1 lb, has a bigger 70Wh battery rated up to 32 hours, and adds facial recognition login. Build and feel are close, both are 14-inch 1920 x 1200 Windows machines with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, but the Asus leans on Qualcomm's ARM chip and long battery life while the HP leans on flexibility and a wider port set.

• Choose the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 if you want a touchscreen 2-in-1 you can fold into tablet or stand mode and you need USB-A and a headphone jack built in.
• Choose the Asus Zenbook A14 if you want the lightest, longest-running plain laptop with face login and do not need a touchscreen or convertible hinge.