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Updated March 22, 2024·

If you're looking to save money and need a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the internet, using office applications, and streaming video, the Acer Aspire 3 14 could be adequate. However, if you're involved in more intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers better performance that can handle these demands but at a higher cost. The HP model will also typically provide a smoother experience with demanding software due to more powerful hardware. On the downside, it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life, impacting portability compared to the lighter and possibly longer-lasting battery of the Acer Aspire 3 14. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
8.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
8.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
8.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
7.2
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
$1,699
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
Omen Transcend 14
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14HP Omen Transcend 14
Acer Aspire 3 14HP Omen Transcend 14

GENERAL

Price
$434
$1,699
Release Date
March 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
3.09 lbs3.87 lbs
Width
12.9"12.32"
Depth
8.5"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh71 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.2/10
Portability Score
8.4/108/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.3/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About HP

HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.

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