The HP Omen Transcend 14 is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding tasks, offering superior performance, which justifies its higher price, but it's heavier and may have shorter battery life, compromising portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it a good fit for general use and mobility, but it may not handle intensive tasks as effectively as the HP Omen. If your primary needs are gaming and performance-intensive applications, the HP is worth the investment, otherwise, for everyday use, the Lenovo could be a more economical and practical choice. 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 Slim 7i
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior CPU and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, along with a high-quality screen which is ideal for crisp visuals, but it is heavier and might have less battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which is lighter and offers longer battery life for better portability at the expense of slightly less power. While both laptops have adequate storage, the Lenovo might have a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, but the HP may excel in managing operating noise and heat during intensive use.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Slim 7i is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while still capable with a decent CPU and screen quality, may not deliver the same level of performance in these areas due to its less robust graphics capabilities and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, excels in running demanding engineering software and detailed design work, also offering a high-quality screen for precise visuals. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i provides adequate performance for engineering tasks with decent screen quality, it gains an edge in portability and quieter operation, making it suitable for on-the-go use and quieter environments.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7i 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
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a high-resolution display and great color accuracy, which benefits both general users who enjoy crisp, vibrant visuals and professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with similar screen resolution and color fidelity, serves general and professional creative use well but falls short for gaming due to the same refresh rate limitation.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 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
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$899
$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 Slim 7i costs $899.
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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