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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers higher-end gaming and processing performance suited for heavy tasks like gaming or video editing; however, it can be more costly and may not be as easy to carry around due to its size and weight. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while generally more affordable, provides balanced performance for everyday use and is lighter, making it more portable, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Aorus 5. Your decision should align with your prioritization of cost, performance needs, and the importance of portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, while offering strong CPU performance and ample RAM for efficient multitasking, may fall behind the HP Omen Transcend 14 in screen quality and battery life, which are crucial for a satisfying general use experience. Although both laptops are portable, the HP Omen's balance of performance with better screen quality and longer battery life makes it a more favorable choice for users who prioritize a seamless everyday computing experience.
Content Creation
7.6
8.3
9.1/10
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 Aorus 5 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
7.3
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 evaluating laptops for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 provides satisfactory visuals with its decent resolution and brightness, but the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a crisper and brighter display, enhancing the viewing experience. For tasks involving engineering and design, both laptops deliver impressive color accuracy and range, critical for detailed visual work, although the HP model might provide better coverage of professional color spaces. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, which may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to models designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
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 Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 both have high-quality GPUs and fast screen refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. While the Aorus 5 excels with a slightly more powerful GPU for intensive graphics tasks, the Omen Transcend 14 balances with a high-quality screen and competent CPU, making both fit for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts high-performance components such as a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering software and design programs; it also offers superior screen quality for precise visual work. While the HP Omen Transcend 14, offering similar high-end specs for engineering tasks, is lighter, making it easier to carry, and provides a more comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, which could benefit users who value portability and a better typing experience.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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