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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Omen Transcend 14
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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

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General Use

8.9
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
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, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

7.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
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.

Software Development

8.8
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
8.1
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 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, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
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.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
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.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
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
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.7
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
8.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.7
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
8.3
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 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.

Cost

$1,699
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Omen Transcend 14
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,699 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)HP Omen Transcend 14
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)HP Omen Transcend 14

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$1,699
Release Date
January 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
3.5 lbs3.87 lbs
Width
12.31"12.32"
Depth
8.71"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (10C)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh71 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"14"
Display Technology
Mini LEDOLED
Resolution
3024 x 19642880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.2/10
Portability Score
8.6/108/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/106.3/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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