When considering between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Raider GE76, it's important to think about what you need from your laptop. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that can handle general use and some gaming, the HP Omen could be the right fit. However, if you want a powerful machine for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and you don't mind spending more, the MSI Raider, with its typically higher end components, might be the way to go. Keep in mind that with the MSI Raider, you may also get a larger screen and higher end graphics performance, but it will be heavier and less portable than the HP Omen, which could be a major factor if you travel frequently or move around a lot. Additionally, the MSI Raider often offers stronger performance and better cooling, which can be crucial under heavy use, but this can also lead to shorter battery life compared to the more energy-efficient HP Omen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
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
8.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a capable GPU suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more advanced GPU and higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance. While both have quality screens and processors, the Raider's superior screen quality enhances the gaming experience with more vivid details and colors.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Raider GE76 have high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that deliver crisp, clear images, which makes for a pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. In engineering and design, the strong performance in displaying a wide range of colors covers professional standards, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are accurate and consistent, critical for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and potential screen tearing, which can detract from fast-paced gaming and smooth rendering of 3D animations.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$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 Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
The MSI Raider GE76 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, offers smooth everyday performance and a high-quality screen that enhances the user experience, while its lightweight design and long battery life make it highly portable. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 packs a powerful CPU and large RAM for demanding applications, along with a vivid screen, but it's less portable due to its size and shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and capable GPU, delivers solid performance for engineering tasks, while its screen provides clarity for design work; however, the MSI Raider GE76 surpasses it with a more powerful CPU and GPU combination for even more demanding engineering software and higher screen resolution that benefits detailed design projects. The MSI offers exceptional keyboard and speaker quality, but the HP gains an edge in portability and is quieter, making it easier to carry and use in quieter environments.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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 Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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