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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider what you prioritize most. The ASUS offers robust performance for gaming and engineering applications, with a larger screen that's ideal for detailed work and entertainment. However, its larger size makes it less convenient for travel. The HP Omen, on the other hand, is more portable due to its smaller form factor, making it easier to carry around, but this may come at the expense of a smaller screen and possibly less raw power for demanding tasks. Battery life will also vary; gaming and high-performance tasks will drain the battery faster, so a laptop that offers longer battery life under light usage may still need frequent charging under intensive use. Evaluate your primary activities and mobility needs to decide which compromises are acceptable for your situation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.9
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
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 both have powerful GPUs and high screen refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D graphics performance. While their CPUs and screen quality also contribute to overall performance and visual clarity, they are secondary to the more critical role the GPU and refresh rate play in providing a seamless and immersive experience.
Screen Quality
9.0
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution display and good brightness offers a clear and vibrant viewing experience, making both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 suitable due to their quality screens that provide sharp images and sufficient light to cope with different environments. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and both laptops' screens cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that professionals can trust the colors they see for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, these laptops fall short as they have lower refresh rates, which means you could experience less fluid visuals in fast-paced games or when working with 3D modeling and animations.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good 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
$2,049
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,049 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with a focus on performance, offers a powerful CPU and RAM, ensuring fast and efficient handling of demanding applications, while also boasting a high-quality screen for vivid imagery but at the expense of shorter battery life and less portability. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, provides a balance with sufficient CPU and RAM for general tasks, a decent screen, and is easier to carry around with its lighter design and longer battery life, though with a possible trade-off in outright performance for heavy tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, excels in running demanding engineering applications and offers a superior screen for detailed design work. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides similar capabilities but has the added advantage of being more portable, making it a better option for users who frequently work on the go.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
8.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,049 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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