Omen Transcend 14: Surprising what HP achieved.
HP elevates its offering with the Omen Transcend 14, a sleek and compact laptop designed for gaming.
The perception of HP as a manufacturer of gaming laptops has changed with the arrival of the HP Omen Transcend 14. While Asus, Lenovo, and Dell typically lead in this market, HP's new Omen Transcend 14 has proven to be a strong competitor, directly rivaling well-known models such as the Asus Zephyrus G14 and the Razer Blade 14.
Features and Specifications
The HP Omen Transcend 14 comes in a compact design with dimensions of approximately 31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 cm and a weight of 1.50 kg. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor delivers impressive performance, reaching speeds of up to 4.8 GHz, alongside dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The laptop features 16 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM and a 14″ OLED display with a 3K resolution (2880 x 1800), noted for its maximum brightness of 500 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
In terms of connectivity, it includes ports such as Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, and HDMI 2.1, as well as support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The battery is 71 WHrs and supports fast charging.
Display and Design
The OLED display of the HP Omen Transcend 14 is ideal for enjoying video games, offering high-quality HDR and appropriate brightness for both indoor and outdoor use. However, adjustments are recommended to maximize its durability and avoid common issues like OLED "burn-in." The design is attractive, featuring an anodized aluminum chassis that provides a sleek and sporty look. Despite its compact size, the laptop remains cool even during high-performance sessions, which is particularly noteworthy given that aluminum is not the most efficient material for heat dissipation.
The keyboard is another highlight, offering a comfortable experience with good key distribution and RGB backlighting. While the trackpad is functional, it does not rank among the best in its class.
Performance and Battery Life
The evaluated model, equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 4060, is very capable, allowing for gameplay in demanding titles such as Fortnite and Doom Eternal at good frame rates. Although a more powerful configuration is available with the Ultra 9 processor and RTX 4070, the version I tested showed consistent performance, even in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon Zero Dawn.
HP's thermal management is noteworthy, managing to keep temperatures within an acceptable range during gameplay, thanks to its cooling technology. Regarding battery life, while HP promises up to 13 hours of video use, the actual performance was lower, ending at 14% after just over 4 hours of use, which remains a respectable result for a gaming laptop with an OLED display. Fast charging is efficient, bringing the battery from 10% to 90% in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
Conclusion
The progress HP has made with the Omen Transcend 14 is significant, positioning it as a highly desirable option in the gaming laptop market. This computer could challenge user preferences for Asus models and other competitors, which is excellent news for those seeking a compact and powerful laptop for gaming.
