If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding tasks and don't mind spending more, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers robust performance but may be less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while being easier on your wallet and more lightweight for on-the-go use, could have slightly lower performance, which may affect gaming or intensive application use. Your decision should align with whether you value top-tier performance over cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize sharp visuals and vivid colors for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the HP Omen Transcend 14 with its high resolution and brightness will serve you well. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation matters, the HP's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures your designs look true to life. However, if you are an avid gamer or work with 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops could make fast-paced action less smooth than on models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,055
$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 5i costs $1,055.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a high-quality CPU and ample RAM, delivers robust performance and a crisp screen, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, while its portability and long battery life serve on-the-go users well. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a balance between performance and usability, with a decent CPU and RAM combo, and while it's slightly less portable, it's still very capable for general usage with a good screen and respectable battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, ensures smooth gameplay and effective 3D rendering, making it a solid choice for gaming enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with an even higher-tier GPU and comparable refresh rate, provides enhanced graphics performance necessary for the most demanding games and 3D applications, along with a quality CPU and screen to complement the experience.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are equipped with powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens that cater to the demands of engineering and design software, ensuring smooth performance and accurate visuals. While the HP Omen may offer a slight edge in screen quality, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i balances this with a more portable design and quieter operating noise, with both providing satisfactory keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for content creation.
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
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i 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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