If you're looking for high-end gaming or resource-heavy applications, the HP Omen Transcend offers robust performance but at a higher cost and possibly heavier weight, reducing portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige is more budget-friendly, lighter, and suitable for everyday tasks and moderate creative work, while still offering decent performance, but it may not handle demanding games or intensive tasks as well. Battery life typically is better with less powerful laptops like the MSI, so if you prioritize longevity and portability over top-tier performance, the MSI could meet your needs without breaking the bank. 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 battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, excels in performance for a variety of tasks, but this may come at the cost of battery life and portability. The MSI Prestige 14 balances solid CPU performance and good screen quality with better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for users who prioritize mobility and all-day use but don't require the highest processing power for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Prestige 14, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, provides an adequate but less optimal experience. Although both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate differences are significant for users with a strong focus on gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, ensuring smooth performance and vivid screen quality for demanding engineering tasks; however, it might be heavier and louder under load compared to more portable options. The MSI Prestige 14, while still offering good performance for engineering work, generally prioritizes a balance between power and design, with better portability and keyboard quality at the expense of some raw performance power and screen fidelity.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 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
8.1/10
7.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 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
8.6/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 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, which makes it excellent for general use and detailed engineering tasks where clarity is essential. It also presents wide color gamuts, crucial for professionals in engineering and design who require accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate means it doesn't provide the smooth visual experience preferred by gamers and those using interactive 3D software.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$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 costs $1,040.
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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