If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a suitable choice with the added benefit of being lighter and more portable. However, if your needs include gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Omen Transcend 14 will provide superior performance despite its higher price and potentially shorter battery life. Keep in mind that the HP's added power comes with extra weight, which could make it less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
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
5.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 may fall short in performance and screen quality due to a less capable CPU and RAM, which can hinder everyday tasks and multimedia experiences, while its portability and battery life could make it easy to carry and use on the go. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, boasts a stronger CPU and more RAM for smoother performance, a higher quality screen for better viewing, and though it could have a shorter battery life, it balances power with reasonable portability for most users.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
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 Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 typically has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering; the HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, is equipped with a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, making it better suited for those tasks, despite CPU and screen quality also affecting performance and visuals to a lesser extent.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
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 15 is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and provides a high-quality screen for intricate design work, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, although lighter and quieter, lacks the necessary hardware capabilities for such intensive use and has a lesser screen quality, making it less ideal for engineering and design. The Vivobook's more basic components, lightweight build, and moderate keyboard and speaker quality cater more to everyday use rather than the resource-intensive requirements of professional engineering software that the Omen handles with ease.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
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 15 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
5.9/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 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 Go 15 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
5.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short due to its lower resolution and dull display, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 stands out with a crisp, bright display that enhances everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP's superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts help in rendering precise and vibrant visuals, whereas the ASUS' display doesn't reproduce colors as faithfully. In gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS' display lags with a lower refresh rate, impacting the smoothness of motion, while the HP, despite its good resolution and panel type, also disappoints gamers seeking high refresh rates for a more fluid visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Cost
$240
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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