For high-performance tasks like gaming or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is better equipped, but it's more expensive and can be heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, with the tradeoff being lower performance and possibly shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen. Consider how you'll use the laptop and whether the additional cost of the HP is justified for your needs. 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
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful CPU and RAM, leading to faster and smoother performance in demanding tasks, with a high-quality screen and longer battery life, which is ideal for users who need a robust laptop for various applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is lighter and more portable, making it easier to carry around, but it sacrifices some performance and screen quality, aligning with users who prioritize convenience over high-end specs for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically includes a high-performance GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" generally has a less powerful GPU and a slower refresh rate screen, leading to suboptimal gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, while both may have adequate CPUs and decent screen quality, the HP's superior GPU and refresh rate are more crucial for these demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 comes equipped with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a dedicated GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering software and tasks, while also offering a higher quality screen that benefits design work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" may be lighter and more portable with a quieter operating noise, but it falls short in performance and screen quality, making it less suitable for intensive engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.3/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 likely has a high-resolution, bright display with a panel type that renders sharp, vivid images, making it excellent for general use and detail-oriented tasks such as engineering and design. However, it may have a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion rendering is crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" likely has a lower resolution and brightness, and an inferior panel type that doesn't convey colors as well, resulting in a less crisp and vibrant display across all use cases.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$153
$0
$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 IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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