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Updated March 22, 2024·
When considering the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R versus the HP Omen Transcend 14, the Eluktronics tends to offer higher performance suited for heavy tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software, but at a higher price point. The HP Omen, on the other hand, is generally more affordable and offers solid performance for everyday use and mainstream gaming. If portability is a concern, the HP is likely lighter and easier to carry, and it may also provide longer battery life for on-the-go use. Choose the Eluktronics if performance is your top priority and you don't mind the extra cost and weight. Otherwise, the HP Omen is a more cost-effective option that still meets general and moderate gaming or work needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, delivers a premium experience for gaming and 3D tasks, ensuring smooth and vivid visuals. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while also providing a capable GPU and respectable refresh rate, emphasizes a balance between performance and portability but may not match the raw graphical prowess of the Mech-15.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both laptops offer excellent visuals thanks to their high-resolution displays and brightness that make for vivid images and easy readability. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts these screens provide, ensuring accuracy when working with complex visual designs. However, gamers might be less satisfied due to the lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced gaming scenarios, despite the good resolution and panel quality.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a robust CPU and plenty of RAM, which ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, along with a high-quality screen and reasonable portability, but you may find its battery life on the shorter side. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 also provides strong general-use performance with a balance of good processing power and memory, a high-quality display, and is more portable with longer battery life, though it might not match the Eluktronics in terms of maximum performance potential.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high-performance CPU, generous RAM, and powerful GPU, delivers the processing muscle needed for demanding engineering applications, while its high-quality screen ensures crisp and vivid visuals for design work. Meanwhile, the HP Omen Transcend 14, though also well-equipped with a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a capable GPU, offers a balance between performance and portability, with a more travel-friendly form factor, decent keyboard, and quieter operation that may appeal to users who frequently work on the go.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.1
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for software development.
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.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Aaron Ritchie | September 2022
"Everything considered, the XMG Neo 15 (Mech-15 G3R) with RTX 3070 Ti is a great gaming performer. The combination of the Ti graphics card with the new Intel 12th gen CPU is enough to go toe-to-toe, and even slightly pull ahead of the RTX 3080 in most titles, though on games with Ray-Tracing enabled, particularly with graphics set to the maximum and on higher resolutions, the additional VRAM of the RTX 3080 makes a big impact, and the 8GB RTX 3070 Ti machine simply can’t compete, even with the more powerful processor."
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About Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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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