When considering between the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, keep in mind the HP Omen is designed for high-performance tasks like gaming or 3D modeling and usually offers stronger processing power and graphics capabilities, which justifies its higher price. However, this often means it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while more budget-friendly and portable with a longer battery life, might not handle intensive tasks as well but is suitable for general use like browsing, office applications, and media consumption. 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
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 likely comes with a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and handling 3D applications smoothly, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with a moderate GPU and refresh rate, offers adequate performance for less demanding tasks. However, the ThinkBook may still handle general tasks well with a capable CPU and good screen quality, although it won’t match the Omen's specialized performance for intense graphics use.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its higher-grade CPU and GPU and ample RAM, excels at demanding engineering tasks and provides vibrant visuals, crucial for design work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while also equipped for engineering and design due to respectable processing power and screen clarity, offers greater portability and a quieter operating experience for those who prioritize mobility and a less noisy environment.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior color accuracy and higher resolution, which benefits both general users and engineering/design professionals who require vibrant, sharp images for their work. However, its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers, who prefer smoother visuals when playing fast-paced games. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s provides a balance of decent color reproduction and resolution for everyday tasks and professional design applications, but, like the Omen, falls short for gaming due to its less than optimal refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a higher CPU and RAM capacity, which might not be essential for all users, but makes multitasking and demanding applications run smoother, and it has a high-quality screen that enhances the viewing experience, but this may come with a cost to battery life and portability due to its gaming-oriented design. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, strikes a balance with sufficient performance for everyday tasks, a decent screen, and generally better portability and battery life, making it a solid choice for on-the-go usage, albeit with potential compromises in peak performance and gaming capabilities.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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