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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, consider that the Omen, often more budget-friendly, is designed primarily for gaming and high-performance tasks, with a typically shorter battery life and less portability due to its heavier build. The ThinkPad Z16, while generally pricier, tends to offer a balance between performance and professional features, including robust build quality and better battery life, making it more suitable for business users who need a reliable machine that's easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a more advanced GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering. While the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers a solid CPU and screen quality, its GPU performance and lower refresh rate may not match the more gaming-oriented capabilities of the HP Omen.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.5
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, a vivid display with high resolution and brightness makes text and images crisp and easy to see on both the HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, ensuring comfortable everyday usage. In engineering and design, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out with its exceptional color accuracy, covering wider color gamuts necessary for precise visual work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$1,120
$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 ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its strong CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and productivity, while its superior screen quality enhances the viewing experience, but its battery life and portability may not be as robust as some users require. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 provides a balance of performance with similar CPU and RAM capabilities, decent screen quality and extended battery life, and is engineered with a focus on portability, yet it may not match the HP in graphics performance, which could be a drawback for users with high-end gaming or video editing needs.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its robust CPU, high RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in engineering tasks and creative design workflows that require significant computing power; its screen quality further enhances this experience for detailed visual work. While the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 also offers strong performance with similar specs, its traditionally excellent keyboard and quieter operating noise make it a strong competitor, especially for users valuing typing comfort and a quieter work environment, despite being slightly less portable than the HP.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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