When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro and the HP Omen Transcend, consider that the MacBook Pro offers a sleek design and ecosystem integration with other Apple devices, making it ideal for professionals who prioritize media editing or value the MacOS interface. On the other hand, the HP Omen is tailored for gaming and demanding tasks with its high-performance hardware; however, it usually comes with a higher price tag and may be heavier, thus less portable. The MacBook Pro generally provides a balance of performance and portability, while the Omen focuses on elevated gaming and computing power with less emphasis on battery life and sleekness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
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 overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
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 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The MacBook Pro 16's GPU and high screen quality offer decent 3D performance, yet it's limited by a standard refresh rate and the fact that many games aren't compatible with macOS. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14's superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate make it better suited for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, despite a CPU and screen quality that are considered less important.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and graphics-intensive applications, ensuring smoother performance and better multitasking for design software; plus, its display provides crisp visuals crucial for detailed work. By contrast, the MacBook Pro offers a high-resolution screen known for accurate colors, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, but for raw performance in engineering and design, the HP's superior internals give it an edge, although it may sacrifice some portability and the MacOS ecosystem's perks.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering work, along with a wide color gamut which is vital for accurate design work. However, it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for the smooth rendering required in 3D applications. The HP Omen Transcend 14 also offers a high-quality display for sharpness in general usage and color accuracy for design, but just like the MacBook, its refresh rate isn't high enough for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
Cost
$540
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM excels at demanding tasks and offers a superior screen quality and a longer battery life, but it's less portable than smaller laptops. The HP Omen Transcend 14 is also strong in CPU and RAM, making it very capable for general use, and is more portable due to its smaller size, though this compactness can sometimes affect heat management and battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
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 16 (Late 2019) 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
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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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