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HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) Laptop Review

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
Reviewed May 01, 2024 at 09:57 am
Latest change: Writing modified Jun 05, 2024 at 09:15 am
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7.5
School
8.3
Gaming
7.7
Multimedia
9.0
Workstation
7.7
Business

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) is a 14-inch gaming and workstation laptop. It's available with an Intel Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9 CPU and various NVIDIA discrete GPUs, ranging from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 to an RTX 4070. RAM and storage max out a 32GB and 2TB, respectively. It has a 120Hz 2.8k OLED display with Dynamic Refresh Rate support, a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity, and a 71Wh battery. Ports include two USB-As, two USB-Cs (one with Thunderbolt 4 support), an HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can get this laptop in a Shadow Black or Ceramic White color scheme. The keyboard backlighting is also customizable; you can choose between a 4-zone or per-key RGB backlight.

See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.

Our Verdict

7.5 School

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is good for school use. It feels well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. It also provides a great user experience with its sharp OLED display, tactile keyboard, and large, responsive touchpad. Performance is great; it's configurable with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and NVIDIA discrete GPUs that can easily handle demanding workloads, making it suitable for students in fields like graphic design, programming, or 3D animation. Plus, the fans are quiet, so you don't have to worry about causing too much noise in a classroom or library. Its main drawback is battery life, as it lasts only around six to seven hours of light use.

Pros
  • Thin and light design.
  • Sharp 2.8k display.
  • CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
  • Tactile keyboard and responsive touchpad.
  • Excellent port selection includes Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support.
Cons
  • Short battery life.
  • Mediocre webcam.
  • Bright reflections can be distracting due to display's glossy coating.
8.3 Gaming

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is a great gaming laptop. It's available with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and NVIDIA 40-series GPUs, which are fast enough to deliver a relatively smooth gaming experience at 1080p or 1440p. Plus, it doesn't get hot or loud under load. Its OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate to provide better responsiveness when gaming, although its response time is on the slower side, resulting in visible ghosting behind fast-moving objects. It also lacks FreeSync and G-SYNC support, so you'll likely see some screen tearing. The keyboard feels very tactile, so you know when you've actuated a key. The downside is that while it has backlighting, the light doesn't shine through the legends, making them hard to see in the dark.

Pros
  • Delivers smooth gaming experience at 1080p or 1440p.
  • 120Hz display.
  • Excellent port selection includes Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support.
  • Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
  • Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
Cons
  • No FreeSync or G-SYNC support.
  • Slow display response time results in visible ghosting.
  • Soldered RAM.
7.7 Multimedia

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is good for media consumption. It's very portable, thanks to its compact design, and its battery lasts around six hours of video playback, giving you plenty of time to get through multiple movies and TV show episodes. Its OLED display looks sharp, bright, and colorful, and it can produce deep, inky blacks for a fantastic dark room viewing experience. The speakers get decently loud but lack bass and treble, so you're better off using headphones if you want the best audio quality.

Pros
  • Thin and light design.
  • Sharp 2.8k display.
  • OLED produces inky blacks for dark room viewing.
  • Decently loud speakers.
Cons
  • Short battery life.
  • Bright reflections can be distracting due to display's glossy coating.
  • Speakers lack bass and treble.
9.0 Workstation

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is excellent for use as a workstation. Its Intel Meteor Lake CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU have enough processing power to handle demanding tasks like video editing, programming, and 3D animation. You can also perform color-correction tasks, as it has a 2.8k OLED display with full DCI P3 coverage. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on for an extended period, and there are plenty of ports for peripherals and external displays, including a Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 port. It doesn't get hot or loud under load, and while there's some thermal throttling, it's fairly minimal. Unfortunately, you can only get up to 32GB of soldered RAM, which might not be enough for some workloads.

Pros
  • Display has 100% DCI P3 coverage.
  • CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
  • Excellent port selection includes Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support.
  • Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
  • Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
Cons
  • Can only get up to 32GB of soldered RAM.
7.7 Business

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is good for business use. This 14-inch model feels well-built and is easy to carry around, making it a great option for those who travel a lot. Working on this laptop feels great, as it has a sharp OLED display, a spacious and tactile keyboard, and a large, responsive touchpad. Its Intel CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU can easily handle general productivity tasks like text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations. There's even enough processing power for small business owners needing to do some photo or video editing. Unfortunately, the webcam is mediocre, as the image looks soft and overexposed, and the battery lasts only six to seven hours of light use.

Pros
  • Thin and light design.
  • Sharp 2.8k display.
  • Tactile keyboard and responsive touchpad.
  • Excellent port selection includes Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support.
Cons
  • Short battery life.
  • Mediocre webcam.
  • Bright reflections can be distracting due to display's glossy coating.
  • 7.5 School
  • 8.3 Gaming
  • 7.7 Multimedia
  • 9.0 Workstation
  • 7.7 Business
  1. Updated Jun 05, 2024: Added mention of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) as an alternative with longer battery life in the Battery section.
  2. Updated May 27, 2024: Added mention of the Dell XPS 16 (2024) as an alternative with a larger display in the Screen Specs section.
  3. Updated May 01, 2024: Review published.
  4. Updated Apr 24, 2024: Early access published.
  5. Updated Apr 15, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Apr 02, 2024: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  7. Updated Mar 20, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (model 14-fb0000ca) with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage. The CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and keyboard backlighting are configurable; the available options are in the table below.

Screen
  • 14" OLED 2880 x 1800 120Hz (100% DCI P3, Dynamic Refresh Rate)
CPU
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, 22 Threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 24MB Cache)
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16 cores, 22 Threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 24MB Cache)
GPU
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (Core Ultra 7 only)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (65W TGP)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (80W TGP, Core Ultra 9 only)
Memory
  • 16GB LP-DDR5x 7467MHz
  • 32GB LP-DDR5x 7467MHz
Storage
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Keyboard
  • 4-zone RGB backlighting
  • Per-key RGB backlighting
Color
  • Shadow Black
  • Ceramic White

See our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Laptops

The HP Omen Transcend 14 is a good laptop overall. It stands out for its sturdy build and compact design. It can't quite match the performance of other 14-inch gaming laptops on the market, but it's still a great option if you're willing to sacrifice a few frames for lower thermals and fan noise.

See our recommendations for the best gaming laptops, the best workstation laptops, and the best laptops for video editing.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) and the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) are direct competitors in the high-end 14-inch gaming laptop market. They trade blows when it comes to the overall user experience; the G14's display has better reflection handling and G-SYNC support, while the OMEN has lower thermals and fan noise. As for GPU performance, although both laptops are available with the same GPUs, the G14's are faster, as they run at a slightly higher wattage. 

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)

While the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) and the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) are both 14-inch laptops with a lot of similarities, they're also very different, as the OMEN is a gaming/workstation laptop, whereas the Spectre is a general productivity 2-in-1 convertible. The Spectre has a much better webcam and longer battery life, and its display supports touch and pen input. However, the OMEN has a wider port selection and more processing power, making it more suitable for demanding workloads like video editing and 3D graphics.

Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024)

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) and the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) are both gaming laptops available with the same Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and NVIDIA discrete GPUs. The HP is more compact, making it a better option for on-the-go use, while the Dell has more processing power to deliver a smoother gaming experience, as its GPUs run at a higher wattage. The Dell's display is also better for gaming, as it has a higher refresh rate of 240Hz and supports G-SYNC. The HP's OLED display gets brighter, though, and it can produce deeper blacks for a better dark room viewing experience.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605 are both gaming laptops with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and NVIDIA 40-series GPUs. The HP is a smaller, more compact model designed for on-the-go use, so it doesn't quite have the cooling capability of the ASUS, limiting its GPU configuration to an 80W RTX 4070. In contrast, the ASUS is configurable with up to an RTX 4090 running at 115W TGP (Total Graphics Power). Although both laptops have an OLED display, the ASUS model's panel is much better, as it has a higher refresh rate of 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022)

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) are both 14-inch gaming laptops. The HP is better for most uses; it has more processing power to deliver smoother gameplay and provides a better user experience with its sharp OLED display and low fan noise. It also has better ports, as it supports Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1. On the other hand, the ASUS laptop's display gets brighter to combat glare, and its battery lasts almost four hours longer in light uses.

Dell XPS 14 (2024)

The Dell XPS 14 (2024) and the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024) are very different laptops. The Dell is a productivity-focused model, while the HP is primarily a gaming laptop that can also double as your work laptop. Although both models can handle fairly demanding tasks, like video editing and 3D modeling, the HP will give you better performance, as it's configurable with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, while the Dell is only available with integrated graphics or an RTX 4050. The HP provides a better user experience overall, as its keyboard and touchpad are easier to use and adapt to. It also has a wider port selection to connect multiple peripherals and external displays. However, the Dell has a much better webcam and longer battery life.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Form Factor
Traditional (Clamshell)

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is available in the Shadow Black or Ceramic white color scheme. See the bottom of the laptop here.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 feels well-built overall. It has a full-aluminum chassis and feels hefty despite its compact size. However, there's a fair amount of flex on the lid, and the display twists when manipulating it. The keyboard deck also flexes, albeit not as much as the lid. The finish doesn't scratch easily, but like most dark-color finishes, it's a fingerprint magnet. There are no complaints about the feet; they feel solid and stick firmly to the bottom.

7.9
Design
Hinge
Range
135°
Stability
Decent
One Finger Lift
Yes

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 has a good hinge. It feels smooth when opening and closing the lid, with just the right amount of resistance to allow for a one-handed lift. Unfortunately, there's a fair amount of screen wobble when moving the laptop or typing heavily, and it's hard to set the screen in an exact position.

7.7
Design
Portability
Size
14"
Thickness
0.7" (1.9 cm)
Width
12.3" (31.3 cm)
Depth
9.2" (23.3 cm)
Volume
84.6 in³ (1,385.6 cm³)
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Charger Size
16.7 in³ (273.0 cm³)
Charger Weight
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
5.5
Design
Serviceability
Ease Of Access
7.0
RAM Slots
0
Storage Slots
1
Replaceable Battery
Yes
Replaceable Wireless Adapter
No

The HP OMEN Transcend 14's serviceability is sub-par. Accessing the internals is relatively easy; you only need to remove four Philips screws and undo the bottom panel's clips with a prying tool. Be careful, though, as the clips can break, especially near the center. Also, the screws are of two different sizes, so it's best to keep them organized to make the reassembly easier. The storage slot supports M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

See the maintenance and service guide here.

Design
In The Box

  • 140W USB-C power adapter and cord
  • Documentation

Display
Display
Screen Specs
Resolution
2880 x 1800
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Pixel Density
241 PPI
Panel Type
OLED
Touch Screen
No
Screen-To-Body Ratio
82%

The HP OMEN Transcend 14's 2.8k display looks very sharp and is well-suited for gaming, general productivity, media consumption, and content creation. Its 16:10 aspect ratio doesn't affect gaming much, but it's great for productivity, as the extra vertical space lets you see more information at once when reading a document or website, so you don't have to scroll as much. OLEDs are susceptible to permanent burn-in, especially with static elements like Windows' taskbar; however, it's unlikely to be an issue for those viewing varied content. Check out the Dell XPS 16 (2024) if you want a laptop with a bigger screen.

8.7
Display
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Dynamic Refresh Rate

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is only available with a 120Hz display. It doesn't feel quite as responsive as the displays on other gaming models, like the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024)'s 240Hz panel, but it's still better than the 60Hz screens typically found on productivity laptops. The response time is on the slower side, resulting in some visible ghosting behind fast-moving objects. This display supports Dynamic Refresh Rate, meaning it can change the refresh rate depending on what you're doing and whether you have the laptop plugged in to prolong battery life; however, it isn't the same as FreeSync and G-SYNC, so you'll likely still see some screen tearing when gaming.

10
Display
Contrast
Native Contrast
99,700 : 1

The display's contrast ratio is effectively infinite since OLEDs can turn off individual pixels to produce perfect blacks. The posted contrast ratio is the measurement taken using the checkerboard pattern above. Measuring the contrast using a YouTube HDR video results in a higher contrast ratio of 121,670:1.

7.8
Display
Brightness
Maximum Brightness
377 cd/m²
Minimum Brightness
20 cd/m²

The display gets bright enough for use in most indoor settings but not outdoors in broad daylight. You may also have trouble seeing some content if there's light shining directly on the screen due to its glossy finish. It gets very dim at the lowest brightness setting, which is great for dark room viewing as it causes less eye strain.

7.1
Display
Reflections
Screen Finish
Glossy
Total Reflections
4.67%
Indirect Reflections
0.71%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.9%

The display's reflection handling is decent. Its glossy finish mainly struggles with bright light sources, like a lamp or open window during the day. The reflections are visible even with the screen at maximum brightness.

10
Display
Black Uniformity
Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
0.179%
7.2
Display
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
37°
Color Washout From Right
38°
Color Shift From Left
19°
Color Shift From Right
18°
Brightness Loss From Left
43°
Brightness Loss From Right
43°
Black Level Raise From Left
60°
Black Level Raise From Right
60°
Gamma Shift From Left
43°
Gamma Shift From Right
43°

The display's horizontal viewing angle is decent. Like most OLED panels, colors shift fairly quickly as you move to the side.

7.0
Display
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
35°
Color Washout From Above
32°
Color Shift From Below
23°
Color Shift From Above
20°
Brightness Loss From Below
40°
Brightness Loss From Above
39°
Black Level Raise From Below
45°
Black Level Raise From Above
45°
Gamma Shift From Below
39°
Gamma Shift From Above
37°

The display's vertical viewing angle is decent. Again, color shift is the main issue when viewing from above or below. It isn't too bad if you're only viewing documents, but you'll have to look at the screen more or less straight on if you need perfect accuracy for color-critical work.

7.9
Display
Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
Avg. White Balance dE
1.47
Avg. Gamma
2.31
Avg. Color dE
4.16
Avg. Color Temperature
6,448.6 K

The display's accuracy is good out of the box. Most white balance inaccuracies are minor and hard to spot, but the color dE is high due to oversaturation. Some people may like this oversaturated look; it just isn't accurate. The gamma is too high throughout, making everything look darker.

9.7
Display
Color Gamut
sRGB xy
150.08%
sRGB uv
144.81%
Adobe RGB xy
93.81%
Adobe RGB uv
97.62%
DCI P3 xy
99.99%
DCI P3 uv
99.99%
Rec. 2020 xy
79.18%
Rec. 2020 uv
83.1%

The OLED display's color gamut is superb. It has full coverage of the sRGB and DCI P3 color spaces and near-full coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. It's suitable for media consumption, professional photo editing, as well as for viewing and producing SDR and HDR content.

7.2
Display
Flicker
Flicker-Free
No
Flicker Frequency
480 Hz
Flicker Active Below
100%

The display's flicker is unlikely to be an issue for most people, as the flicker frequency is relatively high. However, it may still cause eye strain for people sensitive to display flickering.

Interface
8.2
Interface
Keyboard
Typing Quality
8.0
Numpad
No
Backlighting
RGB Zones
Operating Force
67 gf
Actuation Force
30 gf
Pre-Travel
0.93 mm
Total Travel
1.38 mm

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 has a great keyboard. The keys have a good amount of travel, require little force to actuate, and provide clear tactile feedback. They bounce back quite forcefully, which can be slightly tiring over an extended period. The layout feels spacious, though it might take some time to get used to it, as the edge-to-edge keycaps can lead to more typos. The keycaps have translucent edges similar to HyperX's pudding keycaps, allowing the backlight to shine through. Unfortunately, the backlight doesn't shine through the legends. You can get the laptop with a 4-zone or per-key RGB backlight.

8.8
Interface
Touchpad
Tracking Quality
9.0
Size
14.9 in² (96.0 cm²)
Material
Glass
Dedicated Buttons
No

The HP OMEN 14 has an excellent touchpad. While it could be a bit wider, the size is pretty good for a 14-inch laptop. It tracks movements and gestures, and there are no issues with palm rejection or actions like dragging and dropping over a long distance. The buttons feel a tad mushy and are only clickable in the bottom half of the touchpad.

7.7
Interface
Speakers
Max Volume
77 dB SPL
Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
5.5 dB
Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
-3.7
Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
339 Hz
Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
11 kHz
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
0.7 dB

The speakers get decently loud with minimal compression at higher volume levels. They have a vocal-forward tuning with very little bass or treble, so they're best suited for speech-heavy content rather than music.

6.1
Interface
Webcam & Microphone
Video Quality
6.0
Resolution
1080p
Position
Top Center
Privacy Cover
No
Face Unlock
Yes

The HP OMEN 14 has a mediocre webcam. The image looks soft, noisy, and overexposed. It also has an unnatural, overly warm tint. The microphone is great, though, as voices sound loud and clear, with almost no static or background noise.

Connectivity
8.5
Connectivity
Ports
USB-A Ports
2
USB-C Ports
2
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C Charging
Yes
USB-C Display Out
Yes
HDMI
2.1
DisplayPort
No
3.5mm Jack
Combo mic/headphone
Card Reader
No
Ethernet
No
Proprietary Port
No
Security Lock
No

The HP OMEN Transcend 14's port selection is excellent. Both USB-A ports support USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer speed of up to 10Gbps. The USB-Cs are slightly different in specs; the one on the laptop's left side supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, while the one at the back supports Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gbps). Both USB-Cs support DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery—the latter lets you fast charge the laptop and other PD-compatible devices connected to the port. The HDMI is a true HDMI 2.1 port that can output a 4k @ 120Hz signal. This laptop charges over USB-C. You can use a third-party charger, but it has to be of a certain wattage (likely a minimum of 100W), and even then, HP will continually remind you to use an HP-branded power adapter. Lower-wattage chargers don't work at all.

Connectivity
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.4

The wireless adapter is an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200. You can also get the laptop with an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

Configuration
Configuration
CPU
Brand
Intel
Model
Core Ultra 9 185H
Core Count
16
Thread Count
22

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is available with the following CPUs:

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, 22 Threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 24MB Cache)
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16 cores, 22 Threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 24MB Cache)

Both are high-performance CPUs from Intel's Meteor Lake family. Unlike Intel's 14th Gen processors (13th Gen Raptor Lake refreshes), these CPUs have two additional low-power E-cores (LP-E) to further improve efficiency and an NPU (Neural Processing Units) to handle AI-based tasks, like background-blurring on video calls. They can easily handle general productivity tasks, as well as more demanding workloads like gaming, programming, and video editing, though the experience won't be as smooth as on laptops with a higher wattage CPU—like the Dell Alienware m18 R2 (2024)'s Intel 14th Gen HX processors—and tasks will take longer to complete. The Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9 have the same core composition, meaning they both have six performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and two low-power efficiency cores (6P+8E+2LP-E). Both CPUs have the same Neural Processing Units (NPU).

Configuration
GPU
Brand
NVIDIA
Model
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Dedicated/Integrated
Dedicated
VRAM Size
8 GB

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is available with the following GPUs:

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (unknown TGP, Core Ultra 7 only)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (65W TGP)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (80W TGP, Core Ultra 9 only)

The available GPUs range from entry-level (RTX 4050) to the mid-range RTX 4070. They all support the same features, like DLSS, ray tracing, Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex. If you want to play all of your games at the display's native 2.8k resolution, it's best to get a model with an RTX 4070. The RTX 4060 can handle games at that resolution, but you'll have to play with most of the settings at or near minimum and rely on DLSS and Frame Generation to get playable frame rates. You'll have to lower the settings on models with an RTX 4070, too, just not as much. As for the RTX 4050, it's mainly for 1080p gaming. Again, you might be able to play at the 2.8k resolution in lighter games, like platformers and older or highly optimized titles, but only with the lowest graphical settings.

Configuration
RAM
Capacity
32 GB
Modules
2 (Soldered)
Type
LP-DDR5x
Speed
7,467 MHz

You can configure this laptop with 16GB or 32GB of RAM. The memory isn't user-replaceable.

Configuration
Storage
Advertised Capacity
1,000 GB
Usable Capacity
943 GB
Drive 1
Western Digital PC SN810 SDCPNRY-1T00-1006
Drive 1 Type SSD
Drive 2
No 2nd Drive
Drive 2 Type No 2nd Drive

You can configure this laptop with 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage. The SSD is user-replaceable; the slot supports M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

Performance
9.8
Performance
Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
CPU Single-Thread
1,758 points
CPU Multi-Thread
13,731 points
GPU Compute
95,226 points

The HP OMEN Transcend 14's overall score in Geekbench 5 is outstanding. Its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can handle a variety of productivity tasks and heavy multitasking. The Core Ultra 7 155H CPU is only slightly slower due to its lower clock speeds. Switching to the Performance mode doesn't impact the scores in Geekbench 5, as it only seems to affect gaming performance.

9.9
Performance
Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
Single-Thread
1,814 points
Multi-Thread
14,254 points

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 2024's overall score in Cinebench R23 is outstanding. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU can easily handle intensive, multi-threaded workloads and general heavy multitasking. This level of performance is somewhat middle of the pack when considering the entire market; it's certainly better than the low-wattage processors in most thin and light laptops but far behind high-wattage CPUs, like the Dell Alienware m18 R2 (2024)'s Intel Core i9-14900HX.

9.3
Performance
Blender (3D Rendering)
CPU Render Time
2.8 min
GPU Render Time
0.4 min
GPU Render Time (Optix)
13 s

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is outstanding for Blender work, as its NVIDIA discrete GPU renders 3D images very quickly.

9.2
Performance
Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
Overall Score
86,385

The HP OMEN Transcend 14 with an RTX 4060 GPU scores well in the Basemark GPU benchmark. As mentioned in the GPU section, the RTX 4060 and 4070 are suitable for 1440p gaming (or at the display's native 2.8k resolution); you just have to tweak the settings slightly more on the 4060 to get playable frame rates. The RTX 4050 is best suited for 1080p gaming, and even then, you might have to turn down some settings because it only has 6GB of VRAM. Switching to the Performance mode boosts the score significantly to 99,045, roughly a 15% increase.

9.6
Performance
Storage Drive Performance
Sequential Write Speed
2,032.9 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
4,788.9 MB/s
Random Write Speed
96.1 MB/s
Random Read Speed
63.8 MB/s
6.0
Performance
Battery
Capacity
71 Wh
Battery Life (Web Browsing)
6.6 hrs
Battery Life (Video Playback)
6.1 hrs
Battery Life (Gaming)
1.4 hrs
Charge Time
2.0 hrs

Check out the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) if you want a similar laptop with a longer battery life.

7.1
Performance
Borderlands 3
Avg. FPS
83 fps
1% Low
46 fps
0.1% Low
29 fps
1% Low Delta
9 ms
0.1% Low Delta
22 ms
Avg. FPS On Very Low
164 fps

Borderlands 3 runs decently well at 1080p on a model with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. You can get well over 60 fps, even with high settings, but there are occasional stutters due to frame drops. The Performance mode increases the average frame rate to 87 fps with high settings and 188 fps with low settings, a 5% and 15% increase, respectively.

Here are some additional benchmarks in Red Dead Redemption 2 to give you a better idea of the performance on a Core Ultra 9 model paired with an RTX 4060:

Red Dead Redemption 2

    • 1080p, High settings (Balanced): 64 fps
    • 1080p, Low settings (Balanced): 116 fps
    • 1080p, High settings (Performance): 68 fps
    • 1080p, Low settings (Performance): 128 fps

8.6
Performance
Civilization VI
Avg. FPS
134 fps
1% Low
83 fps
0.1% Low
71 fps
1% Low Delta
5 ms
0.1% Low Delta
7 ms
Avg. FPS On Minimum
270 fps
Avg. Turn Time
6.2 s

Civilization VI runs very smoothly. Every CPU/GPU configuration can handle this and other similarly demanding games with no issues, even at the display's native 2.8k resolution. Switching to the Performance mode noticeably increases the average frame rate, boosting it to 208 fps (+13%) with high settings and 311 fps (+15%) with low settings.

8.4
Performance
Counter-Strike 2
Avg. FPS
195fps
1% Low
74fps
0.1% Low
41fps
1% Low Delta
8 ms
0.1% Low Delta
19 ms
Avg. FPS On Low
339fps

Counter-Strike 2 runs well on the HP OMEN Transcend 14. There are stutters, but they don't happen all that often. Every CPU/GPU configuration can handle this and other similar games at 1080p or 1440p with no major issues. The Performance mode boosts the frame rate slightly to 208 fps with high settings and 356 fps with low settings, a 6% and 5% increase, respectively.

7.1
Performance
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Avg. FPS
106 fps
1% Low
42 fps
0.1% Low
31 fps
1% Low Delta
14 ms
0.1% Low Delta
22 ms
Avg. FPS On Lowest
118 fps

Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs well. The gameplay is smooth for the most part, though there are occasional stutters. Switching to the Performance mode increases the average frame rate to 116 fps (+6.8%) with high settings and 129 fps (+9%) with low settings. The large frametime spikes are scene changes and aren't representative of the performance.

7.8
Performance
Thermals And Noise
Keyboard Temp While Idle
28 °C (82 °F)
Keyboard Temp Under Load
45 °C (114 °F)
Fan Noise While Idle
25.0 dBA
Fan Noise Under Load
40.0 dBA
Power & Fan Control App
Yes

The keyboard gets toasty under load around the number 6, but it isn't hot enough to cause discomfort. Switching to the Performance mode only raises the temperature by 1°C to 46°C, with no change in fan noise. The bottom of the laptop gets to 40°C, as you can see here.

8.4
Performance
Performance Over Time
CPU Temp (Cinebench)
76 °C
CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
10% loss
GPU Temp (Heaven)
61 °C
GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
0% loss
Additional Features And Software
Additional Features And Software
Software
Operating System
Windows 11
Additional Software
Yes

The HP OMEN Transcend has many pre-installed applications, including:

  • Dropbox: App for the cloud storage service. (Promotion)
  • Energy Star: Link to energystar.gov website.
  • HP Documentation: Contains warranty information, regulatory, safety, and environmental notices, and the user guide.
  • HP PC Hardware Diagnostic Windows: Diagnostic tools to find and fix PC issues.
  • HP Privacy Settings: Lets you choose the type of information you share with HP.
  • HP Smart: Companion app for HP printers.
  • HP Support Assistant: Helps with system updates and troubleshooting of common issues. Connects you to an HP Virtual Agent for further troubleshooting.
  • HP System Event Utility: Lets you program special function keys or shortcuts, like turning the wireless on or off and adjusting the screen brightness.
  • HyperX NGENUITY: Lets you customize the keyboard's RGB backlighting.
  • McAfee: Antivirus software. Requires subscription.
  • Intel Unison: Lets you connect your smartphone to the laptop, allowing you to send and receive messages, view photos on your smartphone, and transfer files, similar to the MyPhone app.
  • myHP: Online store for HP products.
  • OMEN Gaming Hub: Lets you access your installed games, HP rewards, and picture gallery. It also lets you see system information like CPU and GPU usage and temperatures, optimize the PC, and change the power profile.
  • Spotify: App for the music streaming service.

Additional Features And Software
Extra Features
RGB Illumination
Yes
Touch Pen
No
Secondary Display
No
Biometrics
Face Recognition

The HP OMEN Transcend has a facial recognition IR camera. You can use it to log in quickly, authorize purchases in the Windows Store, and auto-fill saved passwords on supported websites.

This laptop has a built-in dongle that pairs with the HyperX Cloud III Wireless headset, so you don't have to use up one of the USB ports for the dongle.