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Updated March 21, 2024·
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and is more budget-friendly, making it suitable for everyday tasks and entertainment, whereas the HP Omen Transcend 14, despite its higher cost, delivers better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and other demanding applications due to more powerful hardware. The Envy may have a longer battery life, but the Omen's higher expenses cater to those needing higher-end graphics and speed. The Omen is also more portable due to its smaller size, providing an advantage for those who frequently travel or need to carry their laptop to different locations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 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
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 offers a balance of performance and screen quality suitable for everyday tasks with adequate portability, but the larger screen size may reduce battery life compared to smaller laptops. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides higher CPU and RAM capabilities, catering to more demanding applications while maintaining better portability, but it might compromise on battery life due to its more powerful components.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering experiences, making it stand out against the HP Envy 17. While the Envy has a capable CPU and quality screen, these factors are less impactful on gaming and 3D tasks than the GPU and refresh rate, where the Omen clearly excels.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
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 Envy 17 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and superior GPU, is tailored for demanding engineering tasks and graphics-intensive applications, outperforming the HP Envy 17. While the HP Envy 17 offers a high screen quality that's beneficial for design, the Omen's edge in core performance specs makes it a better choice for more intensive engineering use, despite the Envy's advantages in portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.5
8.3
9.0/10
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 Envy 17 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
7.5
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 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
6.8
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 offers a high resolution and bright display suitable for everyday tasks and detail-rich work like engineering, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for the fluid visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14's superior color coverage with wide color gamuts supports professionals in engineering and design where color accuracy is critical, and its high resolution enhances general use, though again, gamers would find the refresh rate lacking for smooth gameplay. Both laptops compromise on gaming and 3D performance but excel in areas valued by general users and professionals in color-critical fields.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The HP Envy 17 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 HP Envy 17 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy 17 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 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 | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 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 | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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