If you need high performance for activities such as gaming, heavy software development, or video editing, the HP Omen Transcend would serve you better despite its higher cost. However, if your usage mainly revolves around general tasks like web browsing, document editing, and casual media consumption, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers significant savings and will likely suffice. Keep in mind that with high performance, comes lower battery life and less portability due to more weight and size, so if those factors are crucial for your daily needs, you might lean towards the more affordable and lightweight Lenovo. 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 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful CPU and more RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", enabling smoother multitasking and better performance for demanding tasks, along with a superior screen quality for crisper visuals. Although both are portable, the HP has longer battery life, ensuring you can work or play longer without charging, justifying the tradeoff of higher cost against the Lenovo, which, while more affordable, compromises on performance and display fidelity for general computing needs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
9.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a higher-quality GPU and faster screen refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience, which places it above the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" in these aspects. While the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" may handle less demanding tasks reasonably well, its CPU and screen quality fall short compared to the Omen, making it less suitable for intensive gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 15" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for running complex engineering software smoothly, and it has a high-quality screen that benefits design work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" lacks the advanced specifications needed for engineering tasks and has a lower quality display, though it might be more portable and offer a quieter operating experience.
Content Creation
8.3/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 3 15" 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
5.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a high-resolution display with a wide range of colors, making it suitable for engineering and design work that requires accuracy in color representation, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming, where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a display that falls short in brightness and sharpness for general activities and lacks the color fidelity necessary for professional design tasks; its slower refresh rate also detracts from the gaming experience. Overall, the HP Omen is better suited for tasks that demand color accuracy and clarity, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad is less fit for both professional applications and gaming due to its inferior display properties.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
$360
$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 15" costs $360.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen Transcend 14 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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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