If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind a heavier laptop with a bigger screen, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers powerful performance and may save you some money. In contrast, if you prefer a more portable laptop that's easier to carry around and still delivers strong performance, albeit at a higher cost, the HP Omen Transcend 14 could be a better fit. Consider battery life as well; gaming laptops tend to have shorter battery life due to their high-performance components. Make sure the choice aligns with your need for mobility versus computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth graphics and fast performance. However, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while also offering a capable GPU and respectable refresh rate, prioritizes a balance between performance and screen quality, making it versatile for gaming and content creation.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, screen quality is largely determined by how clear and bright the display is; a high-resolution panel with good brightness makes for a vivid and sharp viewing experience. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is critical, so a screen that covers a wider range of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB will be necessary for precise work. For gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, a high refresh rate is essential, and if the laptop screens in question have a lower refresh rate, they would be less suitable despite their high resolution and panel quality.
Battery
3.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 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 ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, excels in intensive tasks but is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. While the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance of good CPU performance and RAM within a more portable frame and with longer battery life, it's suitable for a wider range of general use scenarios, although it might not handle extreme workloads quite as well.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, equipped with powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, offers exceptional performance and screen quality essential for demanding engineering tasks and design software. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while slightly less formidable in sheer power, provides greater portability and a balance of good keyboard and speaker quality, with quieter operating noise, making it suitable for engineers and designers who frequently work on the go.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
7.7/10
8.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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