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Updated March 22, 2024·

If you're looking for a laptop that's more affordable and easier to carry around, the HP Omen Transcend 14 could be a good fit; it will handle general use and moderately demanding tasks well. However, if you need top-notch performance for gaming, 3D work, or engineering software, and don't mind spending more and dealing with a heavier laptop, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is designed for those kinds of intensive tasks and will offer significantly more power. Consider the primary use and how much you'll be moving the laptop to make your choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
  • Very good for software development
  • Good portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.9
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.

Screen Quality

8.6
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

11.0 Hours
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
5.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,699
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
$1,999
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$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 Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.2
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.5
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.3
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.1
Omen Transcend 14
Raider GE77Hx
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is good.

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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP Omen Transcend 14MSI Raider GE77Hx
HP Omen Transcend 14MSI Raider GE77Hx

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$1,999
Release Date
February 1, 2024June 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.87 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
12.32"15.63"
Depth
9.19"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-12800HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
71 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/108.5/10
Portability Score
8/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.3/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."

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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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