When deciding between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the HP Spectre x360 14, consider the following: the Omen is tailored for high performance in gaming and demanding tasks, so if these are your priorities and you're okay with a heavier device and potentially shorter battery life, it might be the better choice, despite the higher cost. On the other hand, the Spectre is a versatile, lightweight 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen, lending itself well to general use, portability, and longer battery life, which may prove more valuable if you prioritize ease of use and mobility over raw power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is tailored for gaming and 3D applications with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, detailed, and responsive visuals. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14, while offering decent performance with a competent CPU and screen quality, falls short for intense gaming and 3D tasks due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 14 offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vivid, enhancing typical tasks such as web browsing and video streaming. These laptops are also suitable for engineering and design due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields can see accurate colors and subtle gradients essential for their detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and responsive gameplay.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 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.
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for smooth multitasking, a high-quality screen for clear visuals, and it's built with gaming in mind, meaning it can handle most general tasks easily but may fall short on battery life and portability. The HP Spectre x360 14, while providing similar CPU and RAM capabilities, has a premium screen and added versatility with its convertible design, excels in portability and longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for those who value a balance between performance and the ability to work on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality dedicated GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software and tasks, while its screen provides crisp visuals necessary for detailed design work. Conversely, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance with a strong CPU and RAM for engineering tasks, a good screen for design clarity, and added benefits of improved portability, comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, which are advantageous for extended work sessions.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 14 to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,630
$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 14 costs $1,630.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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