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Updated March 22, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen size, making it suitable for tasks like video editing and multitasking, but its size may make it less portable than the HP Omen Transcend 14. The HP Omen, typically aimed at gaming and high-performance activities with possibly stronger graphics capabilities, could serve better for gaming or intensive 3D tasks but may have a shorter battery life. If portability and battery are your priorities, favor the ASUS, but if you need higher performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the HP might be the better investment despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
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 Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a high-quality GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D rendering; however, it also includes a robust CPU and a high-quality screen that enhance its performance in these areas. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while packing a similar punch with its GPU and refresh rate for smooth gameplay and 3D tasks, also benefits from a strong CPU and screen quality, though it may prioritize gaming enhancements slightly more.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it great for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its accurate color representation. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen Transcend 14, by contrast, also offers a crisp, bright display with excellent color accuracy, appealing to both general users and professionals in engineering and design fields, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D content due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 17 offers a large, high-quality screen and powerful CPU and RAM, making it ideal for smooth multitasking and enjoyable media consumption, but its larger size can impact portability and battery life. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while also providing good CPU and RAM performance suited for general tasks, is more portable due to its smaller size, but this might mean a tradeoff with screen real estate and a slight dip in battery longevity compared to some larger laptops.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance of a capable CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, suitable for demanding engineering tasks, but its GPU may be less powerful compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14. The HP Omen, although slightly less portable, comes with a potent GPU that excels in graphics-intensive applications, which, along with a good keyboard, makes it particularly well-suited for tasks like 3D modeling and simulations.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
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 Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 Zenbook Pro 17 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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