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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Stealth GS66, consider that the Omen might be more budget-friendly and still offer solid performance for most tasks. The Stealth, on the other hand, typically costs more but may provide superior performance for demanding applications like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. For portability, the Omen could be lighter and smaller, making it easier to carry around, whereas the Stealth might have a larger footprint but potentially includes a larger screen. Battery life may also be a deciding factor; the one with longer battery life is better for working on the go, while the other might require more frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance between CPU performance and screen quality, making it great for general tasks, while also being lighter and having longer battery life for easy portability. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 provides robust CPU and RAM capabilities suitable for more demanding applications with a tradeoff in increased weight and reduced battery life, but still maintains decent screen quality for general use.
Content Creation
8.3
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Stealth GS66 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
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a brighter and sharper display which makes images and text more vibrant and clear, while the MSI Stealth GS66 provides a decently bright and high-resolution screen that's sufficient for everyday tasks. The Transcend 14 excels in color accuracy and a wider color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, overshadowing the Stealth GS66 which also has respectable color coverage but falls short of the former. However, both the Transcend 14 and the Stealth GS66 have lower refresh rates, which are less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion and rapid screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 both excel in gaming and 3D applications because they are equipped with powerful GPUs and high screen refresh rates, ensuring smooth and visually captivating experiences. While the CPU and screen quality also contribute to performance and image clarity, they are secondary to the graphics and refresh capabilities that define a superior gaming and 3D experience in these laptops.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Stealth GS66 are equipped with powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens that excel in handling demanding engineering and design software. While both laptops offer robust performance, the lighter MSI Stealth GS66 may be easier to carry, but the HP Omen, with a focus on gaming heritage, could provide a slight edge in keyboard and cooling performance which can be crucial during lengthy, intensive tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,799
$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 Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen Transcend 14 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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