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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus and the HP Omen, consider the following: The Aorus typically offers more power for gaming and demanding tasks but is larger and heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. The Omen, on the other hand, is more portable and better suited for general use or for those who value mobility. Battery life also tends to be longer on slimmer models like the Omen, which may be crucial for work or study sessions away from power outlets. Consider how you prioritize performance, portability, and battery life when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
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
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
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 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the HP Omen Transcend 14, while competent, may not deliver the same level of graphics and fluidity due to slightly less powerful components. The HP's advantages in CPU and screen quality contribute to a good gaming experience, but for the very best in gaming and 3D tasks, the Gigabyte's superior GPU and refresh rate make it the preferable choice.
Software Development
7.6
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
When prioritizing screen quality for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen Transcend 14 offer clear, bright displays with high resolutions, making them suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design applications, the HP Omen Transcend 14 stands out with superior color gamut coverage, providing more accurate color representation which is essential for professionals. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or when interacting with 3D environments.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
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 17H is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its higher-quality CPU and RAM, offers smoother and more efficient performance for a variety of tasks, complemented by a superior screen for crisp visuals, while remaining lightweight and featuring longer battery life for enhanced portability. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, though also suitable for daily activities, is bulkier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use, but it still provides a solid user experience through reasonable processing power, ample RAM, and a good display.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU is adept at running demanding engineering applications and delivering crisp visuals on its quality screen, though it may be heavier and bulkier which impacts portability. Meanwhile, the HP Omen Transcend 14 also excels in CPU and GPU performance for engineering tasks and has a high-quality screen, yet offers better portability, though its keyboard, speakers, and operating noise may not match the Aorus.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
$1,697
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $1,697 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,697 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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