When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, consider that while the HP may offer superior performance for high-end gaming or demanding creative tasks, its higher cost can be a significant factor. The Lenovo, being more budget-friendly, may also be lighter and thus more portable, making it suitable for everyday use and less resource-intensive gaming. However, if battery life is a concern, gaming laptops generally have shorter battery life due to their powerful components. Balance your need for high performance against your budget and the importance of portability and battery life in your daily activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
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 Slim 5
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers powerful CPU and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for most tasks, along with a high-quality screen, all in a lightweight design that's easy to carry with decent battery life. While not as portable, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a robust CPU and ample RAM for general tasks, a commendable screen, and longer battery life, but may compromise on storage and heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 both offer powerful CPUs and GPUs which are necessary for demanding engineering software and tasks, and they come with ample RAM and high-quality screens for smooth multitasking and precise visuals. However, the Omen has an edge in speaker quality and a keyboard that's comfortable for long coding sessions, while the Legion Slim provides a more portable design and quieter operating noise, making it better for on-the-go use and quiet environments.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5 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
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks because it provides high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid imagery, as well as wide color gamuts for accurate color representation, which is crucial for design work. On the other hand, its poor gaming and 3D performance stems from a lower refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's good screen quality in general use and engineering is due to respectable resolution and brightness, but, like the HP, its gaming experience is hindered by a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
16.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,000
$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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 features a high-performing GPU and a screen with fast refresh rates, making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. While the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, also equipped with a robust GPU and quality screen, offers similar capabilities in a slimmer form factor, which may compromise on peak performance due to thermal limitations when compared to the Omen.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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