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  • HP unveils MacBook Neo rival with Intel Wildcat Lake OLED display

    HP unveils MacBook Neo rival with Intel Wildcat Lake OLED display

    Key Takeaway

    – OLED 14-inch display with 1920×1200 resolution, 60Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage (peak brightness not disclosed).
    – HP StarBook Plus 14 powered by Intel Core 5 320 (Wildcat Lake) with 6-core CPU and 2-core Xe3 iGPU, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB SSD (upgradeable).
    – Slim, lightweight chassis at ~1.3 kg and 13.7 mm thick, with a rich port selection and a 59Wh battery, plus 65W fast charging. Pricing started at CNY 5,998 (~$882) in China, with a global debut anticipated.


    HP has introduced the StarBook Plus 14 in China with an OLED display

    HP has introduced the StarBook Plus 14, a new Intel Wildcat Lake laptop, in China. It stands as a slightly expensive rival to the MacBook Neo, but it’s worth noting that HP’s offering comes with an OLED display, which is a better option than the IPS display on the Apple laptop.

    Display details and specification notes

    Of course, HP didn’t fully detail the touchscreen OLED display. For instance, the company didn’t specify the peak brightness rating, but it did confirm that it’s a 60Hz screen with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. This 14-inch panel is also said to have a 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. There are some details that could be clearer, yet the core specs remain compelling for those who value color accuracy and a crisp image, even if brightness is still unconfirmed.

    Processor, memory, and storage configuration

    Under the hood, the HP StarBook Plus 14 features the Intel Core 5 320, a mid-range processor from the Wildcat Lake range. It pairs the 6-core CPU with the 2-core Xe3 iGPU, and HP has equipped the laptop with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. As for storage, the pre-configured option has a 512GB SSD, which should be upgradeable (1TB Samsung 990 Pro curr. $249.99 on Amazon).

    Build, weight, and ports

    The company further highlights the slim and light build of the laptop. HP says that it weighs 1.3kg (about 2.86lbs) and measures as thin as 13.7mm. While it has a thin form factor, there’s a good number of ports, including: A 59Wh battery, an IR infrared camera with physical shutters, and 65W fast charging support are among the other highlights of the laptop.

    Pricing and market availability

    In China, the HP StarBook Plus 14 launched with an initial price of CNY 5,998, around $882. It’s expected to make a global debut alongside the other Wildcat Lake laptops that were introduced recently.

    HP on JD (machine translated)


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