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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro often offers a sleek design, long battery life, and is highly optimized for creative tasks like video editing, with a user-friendly operating system. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend is geared towards gaming and heavy computing tasks, with powerful hardware that may reduce battery life and add weight, making it less portable. If your priority is performance for gaming or intensive computational tasks and you don't mind a heftier laptop, go with the HP. If you prefer a balance of performance with portability and battery life for general use and creative work, the MacBook Pro would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- The HP Omen Transcend 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
7.9
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-quality screen and powerful GPU, excels in 3D tasks and is suitable for professional creative software, but is less ideal for gaming due to the limited selection of games that run on macOS. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a GPU that handles gaming efficiently and has a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals for fast-paced games, making it a better choice for gamers.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.6
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display excels in general use and engineering due to its high resolution, impressive brightness, and wide color gamut, which ensure sharp, vivid, and accurate visuals. However, its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smoother visuals. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while still offering very good resolution and brightness for general use and sufficient color accuracy for engineering, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its inadequate refresh rate, despite having a capable panel.
Battery
13.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.2
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers strong CPU performance, a high-quality screen, and exceptional battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize portability and longevity in usage, but it generally comes at a higher price point. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while also providing solid CPU performance and good RAM capacity for multitasking, might excel in areas attractive to users who also seek gaming or creative work aside from general use, offering a balance of performance and quality at a potentially more competitive cost.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is favored for its high-quality CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and a color-accurate screen which benefits design work, while its GPU handles most engineering applications smoothly; its portability and quiet operation add to its appeal for professionals on the move. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides a potent CPU and GPU combo ideal for demanding engineering software, and its high RAM ensures efficient workload management, though it may trade-off some portability compared to the MacBook. Both machines have quality keyboards and speakers, making them comfortable for extended work sessions.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.4
8.1
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Cost
$1,695
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,695 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,695 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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