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Updated March 22, 2024·
The HP Omen is generally more budget-friendly and will handle gaming and intensive tasks well, but the Razer Blade is a premium option with a more compact build and likely better display quality; consider the Razer if you value portability and aesthetics, and the Omen if you want to save money without significant compromises on performance. Keep in mind that battery life may be better on the Razer due to its higher-end design, but the difference in actual use will depend on the tasks you're performing. If your work involves resource-heavy software or multitasking, either option should serve you well, but check for the specific hardware configurations that suit your needs best. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Razer Blade 14 offer sharp, clear displays with high resolution and brightness levels that make viewing text and images a pleasure. In engineering and design contexts, the displays excel with vibrant and accurate colors, covering a wide spectrum necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which can detract from the immersive and responsive experience gamers seek.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a balance between high performance and portability, with a strong CPU and RAM, good screen quality and considerable battery life, making it a solid choice for general use. The Razer Blade 14, while also excellent for general tasks, leans towards users who prioritize a sleek design and top-tier performance, especially for graphics-intensive activities, but this comes with a premium on price and may have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Razer Blade 14 both come with high-performance GPUs and high refresh rate screens, crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, offering an immersive visual experience. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the emphasis on these gaming laptops is the superior graphics handling and fluidity of motion that enhances gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically offers robust CPU and GPU capabilities coupled with ample RAM, making it a solid choice for demanding engineering and design tasks, with a high-quality screen to match; however, it tends to be less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 delivers comparable high-level performance suitable for similar tasks and usually features a premium build that includes a more portable design, a high-quality keyboard, and better speakers, but may operate louder under load.
Content Creation
8.3
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Razer Blade 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
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen Transcend 14 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.87 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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