If you prioritize high-performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix may be a better choice, despite being less budget-friendly and heavier, making it less ideal for travel. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend offers a balance of performance and portability, suitable for both general use and moderate engineering work, with better battery life and easier handling, but may not handle intense graphical tasks as well as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
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 G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, both critical for high-end gaming and seamless 3D rendering, providing a highly immersive experience. Although the HP Omen Transcend 14 also handles gaming and 3D tasks well, its GPU is less powerful and the screen refresh rate is slower, making it more suited for less demanding gaming environments.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-end CPU, extensive RAM, and a powerful GPU that excel in demanding tasks like 3D rendering and complex simulations, along with a high-quality screen for precise visual work, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers solid performance but with a slight edge in portability and less operating noise, making it a better fit for users who move around frequently and prioritize a quieter environment. Both laptops have decent keyboards and speakers, balancing the needs for comfortable typing and multimedia use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
8.6/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
Both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel quality, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals for general use and detailed work in engineering and design thanks to their wide color gamuts covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth motion that's critical for those fast-paced environments. Despite their strengths in color accuracy and sharpness, the importance of refresh rate for gaming means these laptops may not satisfy users looking for seamless, rapid movement on-screen.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with a top-tier CPU and ample RAM, excels in demanding tasks and offers a high-quality screen, yet sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life; in contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 balances solid performance with better portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage while still handling general tasks effectively. Both laptops have good enough storage, keyboard and speaker quality for most users, while maintaining reasonable operating noise and heat management.
Software Development
8.5/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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