If you prefer saving money and need a laptop for everyday tasks, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may be sufficient. However, if you require top-level performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and don't mind spending more, the MSI Raider GE78 is built for that intensity but comes with a higher price tag and may be less portable due to its size and weight. The MSI may also have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components, whereas the HP offers better battery longevity, suitable for on-the-go use. Choose based on the balance between your performance needs and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
9.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, offers a solid gaming and 3D experience suitable for most users. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78, with a top-tier GPU and even higher refresh rate, delivers exceptional performance for the most demanding games and 3D applications, at the expense of a higher price.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a solid balance of CPU, RAM, and GPU resources making it capable for engineering tasks, along with a high-quality screen that assists in detailed design work. The MSI Raider GE78, however, provides superior processing and graphics performance, along with an even higher quality display for the most demanding engineering applications, but it is bulkier and could be noisier, making it less portable and more intrusive in quiet environments.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Raider GE78 with their high-resolution displays and brightness offer sharp and vivid visuals, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. For engineering and design, both laptops excel with their wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial for professionals doing graphic design or video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the poor refresh rates on these laptops mean that fast-paced visuals may not appear as smooth, which can be a drawback for users who prioritize gaming performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$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 GE78 costs $4,386.
The MSI Raider GE78 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance of power and portability, with a high-quality screen, sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, while still maintaining reasonable battery life, making it a versatile choice for users on the go. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE78, with its superior CPU and RAM, excels in more demanding uses like gaming or engineering, has a premium screen, but is less portable and has shorter battery life, catering to users who need top performance over mobility.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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 GE78 compare to other laptops
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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