The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers cost savings and is more portable, making it good for general use and carrying around, but it may have less power for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D modeling compared to the MSI GE66 Raider. The MSI, while typically more expensive and heavier, usually provides higher performance for intensive engineering or gaming needs, along with a potential for better display and graphics capabilities, and it might have shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Choose the HP for everyday use and mobility or the MSI for top-tier performance in graphics-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers solid GPU performance suitable for gaming and handling 3D tasks, although the MSI GE66 Raider steps it up with a superior GPU that provides even smoother gameplay and 3D rendering. Both have high screen refresh rates ensuring fluid visuals, but the Raider's edge in GPU power and possibly higher refresh rates make it the better choice for demanding gaming and 3D applications, despite often costing more.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its more robust CPU, RAM, and GPU, outperforms the HP Omen Transcend 14 in handling demanding engineering and design software, delivering smoother performance and better visuals on its superior screen. However, the HP Omen's lighter build and quieter operation make it a better option for users who prioritize portability and a less distracting work environment, even if it means a slight compromise in raw power.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for content creation.
In determining screen quality for general use, the HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI GE66 Raider both excel due to their high-resolution panels and brightness, offering clear and vibrant visuals which are essential for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops' screens display a wide color gamut, providing the accuracy needed for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the importance of a high refresh rate becomes paramount, and this is where both models fall short, as their screens prioritize resolution and color fidelity over the smoother imagery needed in high-speed gaming scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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 MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The MSI GE66 Raider and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a strong CPU and ample RAM ensuring smooth multitasking, alongside a high-quality screen and reasonable battery life, making it ideal for those on the go. Meanwhile, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its robust CPU and larger RAM, excels at demanding tasks and gaming with exceptional screen quality, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, geared more towards users who prioritize high-end performance and can handle a heftier device with more frequent charging.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
8.1/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen Transcend 14 or the MSI GE66 Raider
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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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