When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI GF65 Thin, consider that the Omen, while costlier, often offers stronger performance suited for demanding tasks like engineering software, 3D rendering, or high-end gaming, along with a build that may offer more durability and a premium feel. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin, being lighter on the wallet, still provides respectable gaming and general use capabilities but may compromise slightly on build quality, battery life, and top-tier performance. Portability favors the MSI due to its 'Thin' design, making it easier to carry around for everyday use or travel. 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 MSI GF65 Thin
The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically offers superior CPU and RAM, which coupled with its high-quality screen, makes for a smooth general use experience; it also boasts better portability and battery life, important for users on the go. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin, while having adequate performance capabilities, falls short in screen quality and battery life, which can hinder extended, comfortable use, though it may come at a more budget-friendly price and offer sufficient processing power for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience; whereas, the MSI GF65 Thin, while adequate for gaming, doesn't match the visual performance of the Omen, even though both laptops have capable CPUs and decent screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior processing power and a higher quality screen, which benefits detailed engineering and design work that demands precision and speed, while its robust graphics card supports complex visual tasks. The MSI GF65 Thin, while also equipped for such tasks with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, emphasizes a balance between performance and portability, making it a more travel-friendly option with a tradeoff in ultimate screen clarity and graphics performance.
Content Creation
8.3/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
8.6/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and a wide color gamut, which makes it stand out for general use and engineering tasks that require color accuracy, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals critical in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI GF65 Thin provides a fair balance of resolution and brightness, addressing the needs of general tasks and some level of precise color work, but it shares a similar shortfall in refresh rate, limiting its performance in high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering. Neither laptop is optimized for gaming or 3D due to refresh rate limitations, but HP Omen's superior color gamut and overall screen quality give it an edge for productivity and professional work.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI GF65 Thin both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to have good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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 MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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 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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