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Updated March 22, 2024·
When deciding between the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider your primary needs. The Acer offers a balance between affordability and functionality, suitable for everyday tasks and some light creative work. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while more expensive, provides higher performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. Additionally, the HP will likely have better graphics capabilities, but may have shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. The Acer, being less expensive, might be more appealing if budget is a concern and high-end performance isn't a requirement. Choose based on whether cost savings or higher performance is a priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, while capable, has a graphics card that may not keep up with the high demands of modern games and complex 3D applications, and its screen refresh rate isn't optimized for the smooth visuals gamers typically seek. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 comes with a stronger graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, ensuring more fluid motion and better handling of graphics-intensive tasks, despite a relatively less powerful CPU and slightly lower screen resolution than the Acer.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-resolution, bright display with vibrant colors, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work which benefits from the strong color coverage. The HP Omen Transcend 14 also offers a high-quality display with similar attributes that support general use and design applications, though its screen isn't as bright as the Acer's. However, both machines have lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
While the Acer Swift Edge 16 offers solid performance with a capable CPU and RAM, plus good screen quality, its standout feature is portability due to its lightweight design, making it suitable for general use; however, the HP Omen Transcend 14, with a stronger CPU and more RAM, excels in screen quality and overall performance, all while maintaining reasonable portability and good battery life, thereby providing a more robust experience for more demanding general use applications. The Omen's advantages extend to better handling of multitasking and more involved applications, although this may come with a slightly higher cost, a trade-off for its superior capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, high RAM capacity, and superior GPU, offers robust performance and high-quality visuals essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Acer Swift Edge 16, while also capable for such tasks, may offer slightly less power but compensates with better portability. Both laptops have good screens, keyboards, and speakers, with the Acer being quieter under load, making it more suitable for use in quiet environments.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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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