If you're focused on high-performance tasks like gaming or graphic design, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may justify its higher cost with better specs, but the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a balance of performance and affordability, suitable for everyday tasks and some light to moderate creative work, with likely a longer battery life and greater portability due to a less power-hungry setup. Choose the Omen if top-tier performance is a priority and you're okay with a heavier device and shorter battery life; opt for the IdeaPad if you prefer a lighter, more budget-friendly laptop for general use. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, provides smooth performance for demanding tasks and high-quality gaming, while its screen delivers vivid imagery but trades off in weight and shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers decent performance for everyday tasks with a balance of good screen quality, longer battery life, and lighter design, at the cost of handling less intensive tasks compared to the HP.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth, detailed visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers decent performance and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate are less equipped to handle intense graphic demands, making it better suited for more casual gaming and multimedia tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a more robust CPU, larger RAM, and superior GPU, all critical for complex engineering software and graphic design, paired with a high-quality screen that ensures crisp and clear visuals. In contrast, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers solid performance for engineering tasks, it falls slightly short in the graphics department, although it may have the edge in portability and potentially quieter operation, making it a more convenient option for on-the-go use without sacrificing keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color reproduction which is ideal for general use and engineering tasks requiring precise color detailing, but its lower refresh rate hampers its ability to deliver the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro similarly offers a display that balances resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and supports a wide color spectrum for engineering and design work, but it also falls short for gaming due to its less-than-optimal refresh rate. For users focused on gaming or 3D work, a laptop with a high refresh rate would be more suitable than either of these options.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Cost
$1,699
$1,162
$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 5 Pro costs $1,162.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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