The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a cost-effective choice with a lower midrange price, offering a vibrant OLED display and solid general performance, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual use. Its portability is a strong point due to its lightweight design and decent battery life. However, it may not satisfy the demands of intensive gaming or advanced engineering tasks due to its less powerful GPU and limited thermal management.
On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while pricier, delivers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and ample RAM. The higher resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate provides a smoother experience for fast-motion content, though it sacrifices some battery life. It's also built for better heat management, which is crucial during demanding tasks. The Omen is slightly heavier and larger, which may affect its portability, but it offers a more robust build quality and better performance for specialized tasks.
In summary, if you prioritize portability, a stunning display for everyday use, and value for money, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a laptop that can handle more intensive tasks like gaming or engineering workloads, and you're willing to carry a bit more weight and pay a premium, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
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 battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
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 S 14 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
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
7.7/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
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 Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and HP Omen Transcend 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 S 14 OLED and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
HP Omen Transcend 14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$899
$1,699
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55''
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
Weight
2.87 lbs
3.87 lbs
Width
Width
12.22"
12.32"
Depth
Depth
8.74"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
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
9 Hours
11 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
75 Wh
71 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
600 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
0.2 ms
2 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
133 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
90 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.2/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9/10
8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
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
1
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
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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