Deciding between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the MSI Thin GF63 hinges on your priorities. If you're focused on high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the HP Omen, despite its higher price, will offer better performance. However, if you're cost-conscious and mostly tackle everyday activities like web browsing, office applications, and casual gaming, the MSI Thin GF63 will save you money and still deliver a satisfactory experience. Keep in mind, the HP might have a shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware, while the MSI will be lighter and more portable, yet less capable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 comes with a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, delivering smoother performance for demanding tasks, a high-quality screen for crisp visuals, but it's slightly less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter options. The MSI Thin GF63, while still offering good performance and a quality display, emphasizes on being lightweight and having longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly choice, but it may sacrifice some performance and screen quality compared to more robust models like the HP Omen.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, making it a strong choice for those applications. In comparison, while the MSI Thin GF63 may offer adequate performance, its GPU and refresh rate aren't as advanced, which can be a limiting factor for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU specs along with high screen quality, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks where processing power and visual clarity are crucial. The MSI Thin GF63 provides adequate performance for engineering and design at a generally lower cost, with slightly improved portability, but compromises slightly on the highest-end specs and screen quality compared to the HP Omen.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 Thin GF63 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
8.1/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the MSI Thin GF63 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
8.6/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers vivid colors and high resolution which are ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks, along with sufficient brightness, making text and images clear and crisp. However, its lower refresh rate may not be as suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The MSI Thin GF63 provides decent resolution and brightness for general tasks and engineering, but its color accuracy may fall short for professional design work and its refresh rate might not satisfy gamers looking for fluid motion graphics.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$1,400
$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 Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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