Choose the HP Omen Transcend 14 for its superior OLED display with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for visual tasks and media consumption. It's also more compact and lighter, enhancing portability, though it comes at a higher price point. The Omen's performance is well-suited for demanding tasks like gaming and engineering, thanks to its high-end processor and graphics card. However, expect a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo.
Opt for the Lenovo LOQ 15i if you prioritize a lower price and longer battery life for general use. It offers a larger 15.6-inch IPS screen with a lower resolution that's still decent for everyday tasks. The LOQ's performance is solid for gaming and 3D rendering, similar to the Omen, but the laptop is bulkier and heavier, which may affect its portability. It also lacks the premium features like an OLED screen and advanced security options found in the Omen. 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 LOQ 15i
The Lenovo LOQ 15i has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Key differences
Software Development
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 15i 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
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$930
$0
$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 LOQ 15i costs $930.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 15i is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo LOQ 15i are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15i 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i 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 LOQ 15i compare to other laptops
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen Transcend 14 or the Lenovo LOQ 15i
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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