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Updated March 21, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17, being less expensive, may offer good value for everyday tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is built for high-performance activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software; it usually costs more due to its superior processing power and graphics capabilities. However, the HP's high performance may come with reduced battery life and less portability compared to the more budget-friendly and larger-screened Acer, which likely has a longer battery life but less power for demanding tasks. Choose the Acer for cost-effective general use and the HP for demanding applications where performance is key. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
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
General Use
7.3
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers stronger performance and better screen quality than the Acer Aspire 5 17, which makes it more suitable for demanding tasks and provides a richer visual experience. However, the Acer Aspire might have the edge in portability and battery life, making it a more convenient choice for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with a less powerful GPU, offers modest gaming and 3D performance, which is suitable for casual gaming, while its lower screen refresh rate might not be as smooth for fast-paced games. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, features a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences with sharper visuals and smoother gameplay, making it a better fit for more serious gaming and intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
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 5 17 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks, offering smoother and faster performance, especially for graphics-intensive applications, alongside higher screen quality. Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire 5 17, while decent, may lag behind under heavy workloads despite its larger screen; however, it may offer better portability and potentially quieter operating noise due to less demanding components.
Content Creation
7.2
8.3
6.9/10
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 5 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers an acceptable balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type which satisfies everyday tasks but its limited color gamut and refresh rate makes it less ideal for color-intensive engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate is a notable disadvantage for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen Transcend 14 provides a superior visual experience for general use and engineering tasks with its higher resolution, brightness, and wider color coverage, enhancing the precision and detail necessary for those fields, yet it falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its subpar refresh rate. Consequently, while both laptops can manage regular activities and professional design adequately, gamers and 3D creators should consider other options with better refresh rates to ensure fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Acer Aspire 5 17 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
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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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