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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or demanding software tasks and don't mind a larger, heavier laptop, the HP Omen 17 with its larger screen may be the right choice, offering robust performance but with reduced battery life and portability. However, if you favor a more portable and travel-friendly laptop, the HP Omen Transcend 14, being lighter and smaller, is better for on-the-go use, but might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the larger model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
7.9
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen 17 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences, while the HP Omen Transcend 14, although still adept for gaming with a competent GPU and adequate screen refresh rate, prioritizes portability. Both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, but the Omen 17's focus on top-tier gaming performance makes it stand out for more demanding visual tasks.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 17, while offering clear visuals and sufficient resolution for tasks like browsing and video streaming, lacks the high refresh rate preferred for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides a similar high-resolution experience for general use and benefits from wider color gamuts, making it adept for projects in engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, like the Omen 17, the Transcend 14 falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for a fluid and responsive visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,099
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
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 HP Omen 17 is good.
The HP Omen 17, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance and screen quality but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen Transcend 14, which offers better portability and longer battery life, making it very suitable for general use while still delivering respectable performance. The Transcend 14 also benefits from a balance of quality storage, keyboard, speakers, and efficient heat management, making it a more well-rounded choice for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 17 offers robust performance for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and superior screen quality, which are crucial for demanding software applications. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while still offering good CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities for similar tasks, provides better portability due to its smaller size, making it a more suitable option if you need to frequently move around with your laptop.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Omen 17 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.
Software Development
7.7
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the HP Omen 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The HP Omen 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 Omen 17 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | 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 | 3.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 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 | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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