For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming and creative tasks, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is a strong choice with its powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics. It offers a high-quality OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, which is excellent for detailed visual work and immersive gaming experiences. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth motion for fast-paced games. However, it's slightly heavier and thicker than the Samsung, which could impact its portability.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is a versatile 2-in-1 device with a touchscreen, making it suitable for those who value flexibility and use their device in various modes, such as tablet mode for note-taking or drawing. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor is designed for efficient performance, which contributes to its impressive battery life of up to 10 hours of typical usage. The Samsung also features an OLED display with the same resolution as the HP, but with touch capability and slightly lower pixel density. It's lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, but it may not match the HP's gaming and engineering performance due to its focus on efficiency and versatility.
Consider the HP Omen Transcend 14 if you prioritize raw performance for gaming and intensive tasks, and if you can accommodate its slightly larger form factor. Opt for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 if you need a versatile, portable device with a touchscreen and longer battery life, suitable for general use and light gaming, but with some trade-offs in performance for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
HP Omen Transcend 14
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,699
$1,350
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48''
Weight
Weight
3.87 lbs
3.42 lbs
Width
Width
12.32"
13.99"
Depth
Depth
9.19"
9.86"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84
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
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (90 W)
Adreno 750
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
11 Hours
10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
71 Wh
61.8 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
2880 x 1800
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
242.59 PPI
212.26 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1000000: 1
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
2 ms
1 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
120 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
100 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.2/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8/10
8.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
41.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
45°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
30.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6.3/10
8.8/10
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
1
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
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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