If price is a major concern and your usage mostly involves everyday tasks, the HP Spectre x360 is a solid option that offers versatility and is lighter, making it highly portable. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14 justifies its higher price with more powerful hardware. The tradeoff comes in terms of battery life and portability, which may be less impressive compared to the Spectre x360. Choose based on whether you prioritize performance and specialized use over cost efficiency and ease of carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications where fast and smooth visuals are key. While the HP Spectre x360 offers a decent CPU and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate aren't as optimized for high-performance gaming or demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, along with exceptional screen quality, excels in performance for demanding engineering applications or design work, while its gaming-focused build may trade off some portability and operate more noisily. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 is designed for versatility with good processing power, graphics, and a high-quality display, balancing performance for engineering tasks with a lighter form factor, better portability, and a quieter operation, but its keyboard and speaker quality are also considerations for user experience.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 likely boast high-resolution displays and ample brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to view under various lighting conditions. Their very good quality for engineering and design indicates that both laptops have displays with wide color gamuts, essential for color accuracy in professional graphics work. However, their poor quality for gaming and 3D suggests that they have lower refresh rates, which could result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced gaming or animation.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers strong CPU and ample RAM suitable for demanding tasks, with a high-quality screen and reasonable battery life, but its gaming orientation means it's less portable and can run louder with more heat. Meanwhile, the HP Spectre x360, with its efficient CPU, adequate RAM, and sharp screen, shines in portability and battery life for everyday tasks, while still maintaining good storage, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, though it may not excel in high-performance gaming or intensive software tasks like the Omen.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 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
8.1/10
8.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 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.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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