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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the LG Ultra 13, consider that the HP Omen, while more expensive, offers superior performance for gaming or intensive tasks due to its robust hardware. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13, being lighter and usually coming with a lower price tag, is more suited for everyday use and offers better portability. If battery life is crucial for you and your tasks are mainly web browsing, office applications, or media consumption, the LG might be the better choice. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding applications, the extra investment in the HP Omen could be justified. 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 Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers robust performance with a strong CPU and ample RAM, making it great for demanding applications, a sharp screen for clarity, and features decent portability; however, its battery life may not match lighter alternatives like the LG Ultra 13, which provides sufficient power for everyday tasks, easier transport due to its lighter build, and a longer battery life, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well. Both laptops have adequate storage and quality inputs, but the HP has an edge in performance while the LG excels in portability and endurance.
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
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a higher-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate that provide smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications, while the LG Ultra 13, with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, offers acceptable performance but won't be as fluid or detailed in demanding graphic scenarios. Although both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate in the HP Omen give it an edge for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior CPU, RAM, and GPU performance, which is crucial for engineering and design tasks that require processing power and graphics rendering, alongside a high-quality screen for precise visuals; however, it compromises slightly on portability due to its gaming-oriented design. The LG Ultra 13, while still providing adequate performance for engineering and design, emphasizes portability and has a more comfortable keyboard, making it better suited for on-the-go use, but may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the HP.
Content Creation
8.3
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a display that offers vivid colors and sharp details, important for tasks like document editing and video streaming in general use, and it provides broad color coverage necessary for precision in engineering and design tasks. However, the slower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience, where fast-paced visuals can appear less smooth. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 provides suitable clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for designing, but also falls short for gaming due to a less capable refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$529
$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 LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 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 LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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