If saving money is a top priority for you and you're mainly using your laptop for everyday tasks, the Gigabyte A7 can be a good choice despite its lower performance compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, and you're willing to invest more, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers better performance and may also have a more premium build and features. Keep in mind, a higher-performance machine like the HP Omen might also have a shorter battery life and be less portable than a more budget-friendly option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7, with its ample RAM and a capable CPU, handles everyday tasks effectively, but the HP Omen Transcend 14, with a higher screen quality and better portability, offers an enhanced experience for general use and is easier to carry around. However, the Omen may also provide longer battery life, crucial for users who work on the go, while still maintaining solid performance for a wide range of applications.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a high-performance GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it suitable for immersive gaming and smooth 3D rendering; however, it's balanced with a competent CPU and decent screen quality. Similarly, the HP Omen Transcend 14 also offers a robust GPU and rapid refresh rate for gaming and 3D tasks, backed by adequate processing power and screen clarity.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU which handles intensive engineering software well, and it has a decent screen for design tasks, but the HP Omen Transcend 14 surpasses it with superior screen quality, enhancing detail work for designs. While both have good keyboards and are relatively portable, the HP Omen offers a balance between performance and everyday usability, albeit the Gigabyte may run louder and hotter during heavy tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.3/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7's screen is suitable for general tasks and engineering design due to its high resolution and brightness, coupled with a satisfactory representation of colors necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because it doesn't offer a high refresh rate, which is crucial for the smooth rendering of fast-moving images. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, provides a vibrant and sharp display that excels in both day-to-day use and professional design work with its wide color coverage, yet it shares a similar shortfall for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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