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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the former typically offers more power for gaming and resource-intensive tasks while being less expensive, though this comes at the cost of heavier weight and possibly shorter battery life. The HP Omen, being more compact and lighter, may be better for those who prioritize portability and who frequently work on the go, but you may have to spend more for these conveniences. Assess your main activities: if they lean towards performance, the Gigabyte might suit you, but for mobility and comfort, the HP could be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
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
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it excellent for smooth gaming and 3D graphics; however, its price reflects these premium features. Meanwhile, the HP Omen Transcend 14 also boasts a capable GPU and respectable refresh rate, delivering a good gaming experience, balanced with better affordability and slightly lower but still commendable CPU and screen quality.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the HP Omen Transcend 14 offer high resolution and brightness, which provides sharp, vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The HP Omen Transcend 14 stands out for engineering and design due to its broader color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professional editing and modeling work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key to a smooth experience, both laptops fall short, limiting their desirability for fast-paced interactive media.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring swift performance for everyday tasks, complemented by a high-quality screen and reasonable portability, but its battery life may be shorter than more efficiency-focused laptops. The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance of solid performance with a decent CPU and enough RAM for general use, plus it usually comes with a good screen and is lighter for easier carrying, all while providing longer battery life, though it may not match the raw power of larger gaming-oriented models like the Aorus.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, which all ensure smooth handling of complex software, complimented by a high-quality screen for precise visuals; however, it's less portable and can be louder under load. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance of solid performance specs for engineering tasks with greater portability, still maintaining a good screen, but might not match the Aorus in raw power and could have a less impressive keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.9/10
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 HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
8.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
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 Aorus 15X 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
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Cost
$1,600
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | 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 | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 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 | 301 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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