When choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the Aero may offer superior graphics and display quality, making it suitable for high-end gaming and creative work, but it could be heavier and less portable. The Omen, on the other hand, is likely more compact and easier to carry, great for general use and some gaming, but may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the Aero. Battery life also varies; the Aero might drain faster due to the powerful hardware, while the Omen could last longer on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-resolution, bright display which makes it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming or 3D work, where smoother motion is a priority. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while also having a high-quality, bright screen good for general use and accurate colors for engineering, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similar limitation in refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensures brisk performance for everyday tasks, while its high-quality screen provides vibrant visuals; however, it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to other options. The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance with strong general performance, better portability, and longer battery life, making it highly suitable for users who require a blend of performance and mobility, though its screen and speakers may not match the Aero's quality.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate that make it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks, providing smooth visuals and graphics performance; likewise, the HP Omen Transcend 14's robust GPU and solid refresh rate offer gamers and 3D software users crisp and responsive gameplay. Both laptops also feature capable CPUs and high-quality screens, enhancing overall performance and visual fidelity, which are beneficial for demanding applications, though the GPU and refresh rates are the primary factors for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 both have powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens, making them suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the Aero may have an edge in screen fidelity while the Omen offers better portability and may be quieter, though both may have trade-offs in keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
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 Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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