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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you're primarily looking for a laptop with strong performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Omen Transcend may be worth the investment, as it's built for such intensive tasks. On the other hand, the LG Gram excels in portability and battery life, which makes it ideal for on-the-go use and general everyday activities. Be mindful that with the HP Omen, you're paying extra for the gaming-capable hardware, whereas the LG Gram's strength is in its lightweight design and longer-lasting battery, making it less suited for performance-heavy applications. Choose based on whether your priority is high-end performance or mobility and battery life. 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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth and visually compelling gaming experiences, making it a superior choice for gaming and 3D applications. While the LG Gram 16 offers decent performance and impressive screen quality, it falls short in gaming and 3D tasks due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, plentiful RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and also provides a high-quality screen for detailed design work, while its heavier build and likely louder operating noise reflect its performance focus. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers a balance between good performance for engineering and design, and greater portability along with a comfortable keyboard, making it a versatile choice for those valuing a mix of power and convenience, albeit with a less powerful GPU and potentially quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a display with high resolution and good brightness, which makes details sharp and content easy to see for general use, while its wide color gamut supports precise color work crucial for engineering and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from swift motion handling, its lower refresh rate results in less fluid visual experiences. Conversely, the LG Gram 16, while also providing ample resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks and sufficient color accuracy for professional design work, shares the same shortcoming of a lower refresh rate, limiting its appeal for high-speed gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for various tasks, and its high-quality screen provides crisp visuals, but its gaming-oriented design might affect portability and battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while still offering a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for general use, excels in portability and battery life with its lightweight construction and efficient power management, though its screen might not match the Omen in terms of gaming or creative tasks.
Software Development
8.1
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 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
7.0
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and LG Gram 16 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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