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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the HP Omen Transcend offers superior performance but at a higher cost and potentially shorter battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, adequate for everyday use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, plus it's likely lighter and more portable. For intensive tasks and better graphics, lean towards the HP; for cost savings and casual use, the Lenovo should suffice. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM which provides smoother and faster performance for demanding tasks, along with a higher-quality screen for better viewing experiences, although it may be less portable and have shorter battery life compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" sacrifices some performance and screen quality for increased portability and longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option but less suited for intensive work.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is typically equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" generally offers less powerful graphics capabilities and a standard refresh rate, making it less ideal for these tasks but often more affordable. Additionally, the Omen likely includes a stronger CPU and superior screen quality, further enhancing its gaming and 3D performance compared to the IdeaPad, which may have a lower-grade CPU and screen but keeps the cost lower.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its superior CPU, RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling the demanding software used in engineering and design, and is complemented by a high-quality screen that renders detailed visuals crisply. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has modest specifications that may suffice for basic tasks but could struggle with complex engineering applications, despite being more portable and potentially offering a quieter operating experience.
Content Creation
8.3
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a high resolution and bright display which enhances the experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, and its wide color gamut reproduces colors accurately, essential for design work. However, the lower refresh rate detracts from the gaming and 3D experience, where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" provides an adequate display for everyday tasks and technical work with fair resolution and brightness but falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a moderate color range and insufficient refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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
6.5
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$490
$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 3 14" costs $490.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $490 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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