If affordability is a priority and you primarily engage in everyday tasks such as internet browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a practical choice that's also lightweight for travel. However, if you need substantial power for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers higher performance, though it comes with a higher price tag, may have shorter battery life, and could be bulkier, which impacts portability. Choose based on the balance of your budget, your performance needs, and how you plan to use the laptop on-the-go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent 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
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suitable for general use due to a weaker CPU and less RAM, leading to slower performance, while its smaller screen may be less satisfying for viewing content. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers faster processing with a stronger CPU, more RAM for multitasking, a higher-quality screen, balanced portability, and longer battery life, providing a more efficient and enjoyable user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 typically has a lower-end GPU and standard screen refresh rate, making it ill-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother and more immersive experiences for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a weaker GPU compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14, which makes it ill-suited for the demanding nature of engineering and design tasks that require high processing power and graphics capabilities. Additionally, the HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a higher screen quality which is crucial for detailed work in engineering and design, while it maintains a balance by being reasonably portable and having satisfactory keyboard, speaker, and operating noise levels.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
8.6/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for browsing and watching videos, the HP Omen Transcend 14's better resolution and brightness offer a superior experience over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12. For engineering and design work, the HP's wider color coverage will ensure more accurate color reproduction, a critical element for those tasks. However, for immersive 3D gaming experiences, despite the HP's high resolution and color accuracy, its lower refresh rate might make games feel less fluid compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook Go 12
HP Omen Transcend 14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$267
$1,699
Release Date
Release Date
October 1, 2021
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67''
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
Weight
2.31 lbs
3.87 lbs
Width
Width
10.98"
12.32"
Depth
Depth
7.52"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
4 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
64 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics 600
RTX 4060 (90 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
10 Hours
11 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
38 Wh
71 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
11.6"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
TN
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
135.09 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
2 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
90 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
7.2/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9.3/10
8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
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
5.3/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
6.3/10
Webcam
Webcam
480p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
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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