When choosing between the HP 15" Laptop and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the HP Omen is geared towards gaming and high-performance tasks, offering more powerful hardware which is great for intensive applications but comes at a higher cost and possibly less battery life. On the other hand, the standard HP 15" is more budget-friendly, suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, with typically longer battery life and easier portability due to its likely lighter design. If your primary needs are performance and gaming, the Omen is a stronger choice; for general use, the HP 15" would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop 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 engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop provides adequate processing power and memory for routine tasks, but its screen quality, battery life, and portability may not match the higher standards of the HP Omen Transcend 14, which offers superior CPU performance and RAM necessary for more demanding applications and entertainment, with a better display and balance between mobility and usage duration. Though its advantages come with a higher cost, the HP Omen also tends to have a more comfortable keyboard, higher storage capacity, and more effective heat management, making it more suitable for intensive tasks while still maintaining qualities important for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has a decent GPU and screen quality but may not support the high refresh rates and advanced graphics of demanding games or 3D applications as well as the HP Omen Transcend 14, which usually comes with a higher-end GPU necessary for smoother gaming experiences and better screen refresh rates to keep up with fast-paced visuals. While both have capable CPUs for general tasks, the HP Omen's superior screen refresh rate and GPU make it a more suitable choice for serious gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, and it also has higher screen quality, enhancing visual detail and accuracy. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop offers adequate performance for less intensive use and is more portable, but it compromises on the key components that define smooth and efficient engineering work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 15" Laptop likely offers a balance between resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks, but may lack the color accuracy and higher resolutions that professionals require for detailed engineering work, and for gaming or 3D applications, it probably falls short by not offering the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals. The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its superior color gamut coverage, provides vivid and precise colors for demanding engineering and design applications, but despite this, it might not deliver the high refresh rates needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. General users will appreciate the elevated screen qualities of both laptops, but gamers and designers will face limitations — the HP 15" particularly in color-sensitive tasks and the Omen Transcend in applications that rely on high-speed graphics processing.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$378
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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