When considering the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, keep in mind the HP Omen is tailored for gaming and high-performance tasks with its more powerful hardware, which also results in a shorter battery life and a heavier build, making it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook. The Vivobook, being less expensive, might not handle intense workloads like 3D modelling or gaming as well but offers better portability and battery life, suiting general use such as browsing, office applications, and video streaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
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 for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers adequate performance for everyday tasks with its CPU and RAM, but the HP Omen Transcend 14 surpasses it with higher-grade components that ensure smoother multitasking and a better experience overall, especially notable in screen quality and battery life. While the Vivobook is lighter and more portable, the HP Omen justifies its reduced portability with a substantial gain in processing power and longer-lasting use on a single charge, and both laptops have comparable storage, but the HP Omen generally has a more comfortable keyboard and superior speakers, with effective management of operating noise and heat.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its moderate GPU and standard screen refresh rate, offers a decent experience for casual gaming and 3D applications, but the HP Omen Transcend 14 with a higher-end GPU and faster refresh rate delivers smoother and more immersive performance. Although the CPUs and screen quality play a role, notably in multitasking and visual clarity, it's the superior graphics capability and refresh rate of the Omen that make it more suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 may provide enough power for routine engineering tasks, but the HP Omen Transcend 14's superior CPU, RAM, and GPU make it better suited for more demanding engineering and design applications, offering smoother performance and higher quality visuals. While both have quality screens, the HP Omen's focus on performance makes it less portable and possibly noisier under load, whereas the ASUS offers more balanced portability and operating noise for everyday use.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and clear display for everyday tasks, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, enhancing general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D design, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates are not optimal for the smooth visuals often required in these activities. The ASUS Vivobook 14, being less impressive in display attributes, will manage general tasks adequately but won't shine for professional design work or fast-paced gaming experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 14
HP Omen Transcend 14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$421
$1,699
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
3.87 lbs
Width
Width
12.79"
12.32"
Depth
Depth
8.42"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1235U
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
1
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
RTX 4060 (90 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
11 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
42 Wh
71 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
2 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
50 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
67 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
50 %
90 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
7.2/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.5/10
8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
49.2°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
54°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
35.4°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
6.3/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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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