If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web, working with documents, and watching videos, the Gateway 14.1" is a practical choice due to its lower price. However, if you require higher performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or resource-intensive applications, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers more power but comes at a higher cost. The HP Omen will also likely have better graphics capabilities and cooling, which is important for demanding tasks but may be bulkier and have shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
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
Good overall build 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
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" may fall short in handling daily tasks smoothly due to a less powerful CPU and less RAM, leading to sluggish performance, whereas the HP Omen Transcend 14, with its superior CPU and more RAM, offers a snappier and more efficient experience for general use. The Omen's better screen quality, longer battery life, and enhanced portability make it a preferable option, despite it possibly having a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, isn't well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Omen Transcend 14, equipped with a high-performance GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive gaming experience. Although the CPU and screen quality also play roles in overall performance, it's the superior graphics and refresh capabilities that give the HP Omen a clear advantage for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
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 Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" may not handle demanding engineering software due to less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, and its screen quality is lower, making detailed work less precise. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, advanced GPU, and superior screen quality, optimizing it for complex engineering tasks, although it may be less portable and slightly noisier under load.
Content Creation
5.8/10
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
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
5.8/10
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
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
6.0/10
8.6/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop's screen may be sufficient for tasks like browsing and watching videos, with its decent resolution and brightness helping to provide a clear image, but it lacks the wider color gamut needed for precision work in engineering and design. The HP Omen Transcend 14, with higher resolution and better brightness, offers very good clarity and color range, making it suitable for detailed work in those fields. However, both laptops have screens that don't offer the high refresh rates desired for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, which is key for those activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$99
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Omen Transcend 14
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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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