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Updated March 22, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo V15 depends on your needs. If you require a laptop for gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the HP Omen, with its higher price, generally offers better performance and graphics capabilities. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 is more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, the tradeoff for the Lenovo's lower price is typically less power for resource-intensive activities. If portability and battery life are crucial, lighter laptops like the Lenovo V15 are often preferable, while the HP Omen may be heavier with a possible compromise on battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful CPU and higher RAM, which are very important for smooth multitasking and demanding applications, along with a superior screen quality for crisper visuals, though it might be less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo V15, which provides adequate performance for general use with decent battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users. While both have sufficient storage, the HP has an edge with a better keyboard and speakers, but keep in mind the Lenovo may run quieter and cooler during extended use.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which translates to smoother visuals and better performance for demanding games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while serviceable, has a more modest GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for heavy graphics tasks despite its competent CPU and decent screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically offers a more powerful CPU, GPU, and higher quality screen essential for demanding engineering applications and design work where rendering and precision are crucial. While the Lenovo V15 is lighter and might be more suitable for on-the-go use, its lower-end specs make it less ideal for intensive tasks, though it might be a more cost-effective option for less demanding engineering scenarios.
Content Creation
8.3
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen's high-resolution, bright display with vibrant colors makes it pleasing to the eye, while the Lenovo V15's lower brightness and resolution result in a less crisp and vivid experience. In engineering and design, the HP Omen's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction which is essential for detailed work, whereas the Lenovo's limited color range can lead to less precise color representation. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the HP Omen's lower refresh rate may lead to less smooth motion, whereas both laptops' resolution and panel types are still adequate, but don't match up with specialized high-refresh-rate gaming displays.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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