Choose the HP Omen Transcend if you need top performance for gaming or engineering software; its higher cost reflects stronger capabilities in these demanding tasks. However, if you prioritize saving money and need a machine for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Lenovo Flex 5 offers a versatile touchscreen experience at a more budget-friendly price. The Flex 5's flip design also provides added convenience for tablet-like use, which the HP might not offer, trading off some power for practicality and portability. Keep in mind that the Omen's gaming prowess may also mean it has a shorter battery life compared to the Flex 5. Give Feedback
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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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a high-quality CPU and ample RAM, handles demanding applications smoothly, has a vivid screen, and is designed for those who need performance over portability and longer battery life, making it very good for general use and even gaming or creative work. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, while still providing sufficient power for everyday tasks, emphasizes flexibility and battery efficiency along with a touch screen, making it good for general use, particularly for those who value portability and longer battery use over top-tier performance.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, provides smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences, which are crucial for those tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 14, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't quite match up to the HP for these specific uses due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, but may still perform adequately for less demanding games and applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically has a stronger CPU and GPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality, which are essential for demanding engineering applications and design work; these features ensure smoother multitasking and better handling of complex graphics tasks. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Flex 5 14, while still capable for engineering tasks, offers greater portability and a potentially better keyboard and quieter operation, which may appeal to those who prioritize comfort and mobility alongside sufficient performance for less intensive workloads.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
8.6/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a high-resolution display with bright and vivid colors which makes it well-suited for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering, but its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming that demands fast screen updates. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a decent visual experience adequate for everyday activities and some engineering work but falls short for specialized tasks like color-critical design due to limited color range, and its performance for gaming and 3D applications is limited by both screen refresh rate and color fidelity. Essentially, if you prioritize general use and detailed design work, the HP Omen Transcend 14's superior display capabilities may be attractive despite the higher price, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 provides a balanced, cost-effective option for users with a focus on general usage and moderate design needs but is not ideal for immersive gaming experiences.
Cost
$1,699
$960
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $960.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 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 Transcend 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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