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HP Omen Transcend 14
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Updated March 22, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
When considering the HP Omen Transcend 14 versus the Lenovo Legion 5, expect to invest more for the HP if you value a more compact and potentially higher-end build, which can be great for carrying around, but it may also come with a higher price tag. The Lenovo Legion 5, on the other side, generally offers solid performance at a more budget-friendly cost and may have a larger screen, which is a plus for immersive gaming and productivity tasks, but it tends to be bulkier, affecting its portability. Your choice should align with what matters most to you: portability and build quality or cost-effectiveness and screen size. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the HP Omen Transcend 14 cost $1,700 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" cost $870.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its high-quality CPU and RAM, excels in screen quality and portability, making it ideal for varied tasks on the go, balancing performance with battery life. While the Lenovo Legion 5 15" delivers solid performance for general activities and offers a larger screen, it trades off some portability due to its size, appealing to those who prioritize a bigger display and keyboard comfort over the ease of carrying it around.
Content Creation
8.3
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 15" 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
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 15" 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and ample brightness, which makes it great for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering, but its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering less smooth. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" also offers a high-resolution and clear display for general use and design work but falls behind the HP in color accuracy, impacting professional design work. For gaming and 3D, both laptops are less optimal due to their lower refresh rates, which are important for ensuring fluid motion and reducing motion blur in fast-moving visuals.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$999
$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 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a high refresh rate and a powerful GPU, which ensures smooth and immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences. While the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also boasts a potent GPU and high refresh rate, with a larger screen, it may provide a more expansive view though this may somewhat affect portability when compared to the more compact HP Omen.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers powerful CPU and GPU capabilities, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it ideal for complex engineering tasks and design work, yet the laptop remains relatively portable with a quality keyboard. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also boasts a strong CPU, plenty of RAM, and a dedicated GPU suitable for engineering and design demands, but with a larger screen for detailed work, at the expense of reduced portability and potentially louder operating noise.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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