The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its higher price tag, typically offers more portable design and may have features for demanding tasks like gaming or engineering software, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides a larger screen which is great for immersive experiences and multitasking but at the cost of being bulkier and less convenient to carry around. If your primary concerns are performance and portability, the HP might be your choice, but if you prefer a more budget-friendly option with a spacious display for extensive on-screen work and can manage with a heavier laptop, then the Lenovo would suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance of power and portability, with a high-quality screen and enough RAM to handle multiple tasks comfortably; however, its battery life and smaller form factor trade off against some performance capabilities and screen size compared to larger laptops. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides a larger, high-resolution screen and typically superior performance due to a more powerful CPU, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its high-performing CPU, substantial RAM, and dedicated GPU, delivers the power for demanding engineering software and high-quality screen for detailed designs, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" sacrifices some screen quality and performance for greater portability, a more comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, making it a balanced choice for both work and daily use.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Legion 5 17" 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
7.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a brilliant display is essential, and the HP Omen Transcend 14, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a clear and vibrant viewing experience, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides a satisfactory screen with decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals who require true-to-life colors, the HP Omen offers a superior color range, thus presenting more accurate hues in designs, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 has an acceptable color representation for less demanding design work. However, gamers and 3D artists seeking smooth motion will find both the HP Omen and Lenovo Legion lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for fast-paced games and 3D rendering that benefit from quicker screen updates.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,200
$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 Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a high screen refresh rate and a powerful GPU, making it responsive and smooth for gaming and 3D applications, while its smaller screen offers sharper images. The Lenovo Legion 5 17", with a larger screen, also delivers a compelling gaming and 3D experience, offering an extensive view of the action, with a robust GPU ensuring high performance, though its sheer size may impact portability.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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