If you're focused on gaming or other graphically intensive tasks, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is generally a better choice due to its stronger graphics capabilities; however, it will also be heavier and may have shorter battery life than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo. On the other hand, if you prioritize a lighter laptop for easy portability and generally use it for productivity tasks, web browsing, and lighter creative work, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo could be more suitable and could save you some money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D graphics performance, whereas the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while having a competent CPU and screen quality, may not deliver the same level of gaming and 3D capabilities due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 excels in CPU, RAM, and GPU performance, essential for demanding engineering tasks, and provides a high-quality screen for detailed design work, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, offering similar but slightly less robust performance, compensates with greater portability and quieter operating noise, also delivering a comfortable keyboard and quality speakers. Both are suitable for engineering and design, but the HP leans more towards raw power and the MSI towards a balance of performance and convenience.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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 brightness, and excellent color reproduction, which is why it's very good for general use and engineering tasks; however, its refresh rate might not be high enough for smooth gaming or 3D work. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provides similar benefits for general use and engineering design with strong resolution, brightness, and respectable color coverage, but also falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize professional and everyday tasks over gaming-specific features, like high refresh rates that would make fast-paced visuals appear smoother.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
$1,300
$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 Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers strong CPU performance and sufficient RAM for efficient multitasking, a high-quality screen for clear visuals, and solid battery life, but is less portable due to its gaming-oriented design. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, on the other hand, balances CPU and RAM capabilities for productivity, a vibrant screen, and greater portability with its lightweight build, while still maintaining decent battery longevity.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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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Spec Comparison
HP Omen Transcend 14
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,699
$1,300
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
3.87 lbs
3.7 lbs
Width
Width
12.32"
12.3"
Depth
Depth
9.19"
7.46"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
1024 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (90 W)
Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
11 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
71 Wh
90 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
2880 x 1800
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
415 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
242.59 PPI
161.73 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1000000: 1
1802: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
2 ms
59.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
79 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
77 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.2/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8/10
8.6/10
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
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
46.1°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
58.1°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
36.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
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
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
1
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
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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