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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Omen Transcend 14
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Updated March 22, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is known for its sleek design, strong build quality, and long battery life, making it a solid choice if you prioritize portability and are already invested in the Apple ecosystem; however, it may not offer the same level of gaming or high-performance capabilities as the HP Omen Transcend 14, which is built with more powerful hardware suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks but may come at a cost of reduced battery life and increased weight. Choose the MacBook Pro for everyday use and mobility, and the HP Omen if your work or hobbies demand more power and you don't mind extra weight and shorter battery time. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
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

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
8.5
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.3/10
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
8.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Omen Transcend 14
8.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)HP Omen Transcend 14
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)HP Omen Transcend 14

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,699
Release Date
June 1, 2022February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
3 lbs3.87 lbs
Width
11.97"12.32"
Depth
8.36"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh71 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.2/10
Portability Score
8.9/108/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/106.3/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

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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