When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, consider that the HP model, although more expensive, may offer better performance for demanding tasks such as gaming or engineering applications; however, the Lenovo, being a larger device with a 15.6" screen, could provide a better viewing experience for media consumption and multitasking, yet it might be less portable than the smaller HP. If long battery life and portability are top priorities, and you primarily undertake general use cases, the Lenovo could be more suitable and cost-effective. On the other hand, if you need a high-performing laptop and can invest more, the HP could be the better 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
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its superior CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, offers exceptional power and clarity for complex engineering software and design work, but it may be less portable due to its weight and size. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" also provides strong performance with good CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, and stands out with a thinner and lighter design making it easier to carry, but it may compromise slightly on max performance and screen quality when compared to the HP.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.7/10
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a highly detailed and bright display with accurate colors, making it excellent for general tasks and precise enough for engineering and design workflows where color fidelity is crucial. However, its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a balanced display that provides good detail and color accuracy suitable for both everyday activities and professional design tasks, but just like the HP, it falls short for gaming and 3D content where a faster refresh rate is key for optimum performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
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 Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers excellent CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking and responsive performance, a high-quality screen for crisp visuals, and high portability due to its smaller size, but this may come with a trade-off in battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a larger screen and may edge out in battery longevity, also boasting substantial CPU and RAM, yet its larger size might reduce its ease of transportation. Both laptops manage heat and operating noise well and feature quality keyboards and speakers, with ample storage for various needs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a powerful GPU that supports high frame rates, essential for gaming and 3D applications, and features a high screen refresh rate for a smooth visual experience. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6", while also providing a robust GPU for similar tasks, offers a balance of a capable CPU and a quality screen, but places a premium on slim design, potentially appealing to those needing both performance and portability.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen Transcend 14 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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