If you prioritize general use, such as browsing the internet, working on documents, and appreciating a larger screen, the HP 17" Laptop offers these at a lower cost but with increased size and weight, affecting portability. On the other hand, if your work involves gaming, 3D applications, or intensive engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while more expensive, provides better performance and it's more portable but may have a shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. Choose based on whether performance and portability or cost and screen size is more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" 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
7.3/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and a comfortable keyboard but may be less portable and have shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14, which, with its higher-quality CPU and more RAM effectively handles more demanding tasks and has better screen quality, making it ideal for both work and play without sacrificing too much on portability and battery life. Even though the Omen might be pricier, the investment could be justified for users needing the extra performance and a better overall experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which benefits gaming and 3D applications by providing smoother visuals and better handling of complex graphics. While the HP 17" Laptop might have an adequate CPU and decent screen quality, the lesser GPU and lower refresh rate make it less suitable for demanding gaming or 3D tasks that rely heavily on graphic performance and fast, responsive displays.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop offers ample screen space and solid processing capabilities for engineering and design tasks but may not handle the most demanding applications as smoothly as the HP Omen Transcend 14, which is built with higher-end components, including a more powerful CPU and GPU, as well as better RAM to handle intensive tasks more efficiently. However, the Omen, with its emphasis on performance, sacrifices some portability and might be noisier under load, which are considerations if you frequently work on the go or in quiet environments.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
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 HP 17" Laptop 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
7.1/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 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 17" Laptop 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
6.6/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you primarily use your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, or streaming, the HP 17" Laptop offers sufficient screen quality with its resolution and brightness making it suitable for general use. For engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial, the HP Omen Transcend 14 delivers superior visuals with its high coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming or working with 3D graphics, where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, though the resolution and panel type of the HP Omen Transcend 14 still provide a notably better experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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