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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, consider that the HP Omen is more affordable, but the MSI Stealth offers a larger screen and typically more powerful hardware, which is better for demanding tasks like 3D modelling, machine learning, and gaming. The HP Omen is more portable due to its smaller size and may have a longer battery life, making it a good choice for general use and everyday tasks. If budget is a constraint and your tasks are not graphics-intensive, the HP Omen is a sensible choice; for high-end, professional work, the MSI is more suitable despite its higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, provides a solid gaming and 3D experience, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior GPU and similarly high refresh rate, delivers a more powerful performance needed for the most demanding games and 3D applications. While both have good CPUs and screen quality, the MSI's premium GPU configuration offers a notable edge in intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, while well suited for engineering and design tasks due to its capable CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, may fall short next to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, which offers superior processing power and a more robust GPU, facilitating more complex and demanding design work despite being less portable and potentially noisier during operation.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio have screens with high resolution and bright displays, making text crisp and videos vibrant, which enhances user experience for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover a wide range of colors, particularly beneficial for professionals who require accuracy in color-sensitive tasks. However, the lower refresh rates on both laptops make them less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where a smoother visual experience with minimal motion blur is critical for optimal performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$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 Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, and its high-quality screen, combined with good battery life and portability, makes it ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio also offers a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, but its focus on screen real estate with a larger display may slightly reduce portability, although it is still suitable for general use where a larger workspace is desirable.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | |
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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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