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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the Asus Zenbook 14 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the HP Omen is more suited for gaming and intensive tasks due to likely higher performance hardware, but it comes at a higher price and may have shorter battery life. The Asus Zenbook offers good general performance and portability at a lower cost, making it a budget-friendly option for everyday use and non-demanding tasks, but it might not handle demanding software as well as the HP Omen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good portability
- 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
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its capable CPU and RAM, offers solid performance and good screen quality for everyday tasks, and it's quite portable, allowing for ease of use on the go, though its battery life might not be as long-lasting. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides excellent general performance with higher-end CPU and RAM, and while still maintaining good screen quality, it's slightly less portable but makes up for it with a stronger battery life, making it a reliable option for longer use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, while suitable for moderate gaming and 3D applications, may fall short of the HP Omen Transcend 14 which offers a superior graphics processor and a higher screen refresh rate, essential for smooth gameplay and rendering performance. Although both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the extra graphical horsepower and responsiveness of the Omen make it a better choice for enthusiasts seeking an optimized gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, while offering solid CPU and RAM for general engineering tasks, may fall behind the HP Omen Transcend 14 which has a more powerful GPU and superior screen quality for more demanding design and 3D work. Though the Zenbook is more portable and operates quieter, the Omen's keyboard and speaker quality provide a better overall experience for intensive engineering and design environments.
Content Creation
7.3
8.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
8.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both offer high-resolution displays that provide sharp images and great brightness levels, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops deliver a broad color spectrum, covering significant portions of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is important for accurate color representation in professional photo editing, graphic design, and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely heavily on fast-paced visuals, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and longer response times compared to displays designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 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 | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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