HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024)

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HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024)
ManufacturerHP
Product familyOmen
Release dateJanuary 2024;
2 years ago (2024-01)
Introductory priceUSD 1700 to 2500
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
FreeDOS 1.2
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Memory16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM (onboard)
Memory slotsNone (soldered)
Storage512 GB, 1 or 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
Storage slots1 user accessible
DisplayScreen size: 14 inch
Panel type: OLED
Coating: Glossy
Resolution: 2880 x 1800
PPI: 243
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Refresh rate: 48 Hz to 120 Hz
Brightness: 400 nits (SDR), 500 nits (HDR)
DCI-P3: 100 %
VRR: Yes
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6
SoundHyperX Dual speakers
DTS:X® Ultra
HP Audio Boost 2.0
CameraFront: 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction
TouchpadGlass, 4.7 inches (12 cm) x 3.1 inches (7.9 cm)
ConnectivityIntel AX211 WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
Intel BE200 WiFi 7
Bluetooth 5.4
1 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C® port (40 Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-C® port (10 Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port (10 Gbps, HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port (10 Gbps)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Power140 W USB Type-C® power adapter
Battery6-cell Li-ion Polymer 71 Wh
Keyboard4-zone RGB backlit, per-key RGB backlit
ChassisColor: Shadow Black, Ceramic White
Materials: Aluminum skeleton, 50% recycled metal
Cooling: Dual fans, thermals co-engineered with Intel Dual Channel Flow Technology
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionYes
WebsiteHP

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is a compact and portable gaming laptop designed for students and gamers. It features Intel Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs, and a 14-inch OLED display. The laptop is available in Shadow Black and Ceramic White colors and offers a sleek design with a focus on portability and performance.[1]

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can be configured with the following processors[1]:

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 16 cores and 22 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and a max frequency of 5.1 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores and 22 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and a max frequency of 4.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Ultra 7 155H processors are part of Intel's Meteor Lake series, designed to handle demanding workloads such as gaming, programming, and video editing. The Core Ultra 9 185H is particularly noted for its performance in multi-threaded tasks.[2] The processors also feature integrated NPUs for accelerating AI tasks, although current applications are limited.[3]

In benchmarks, the Core Ultra 9 185H performs well, with balanced and performance modes being similar in single-core performance. The Alienware m16 R2 scored 12% higher in multicore due to better cooling capacity.[4] The Core Ultra 7 155H also performs well in both single and multi-core tasks, though it shows less single-core performance compared to previous generations.[5]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • Core Ultra 9 185H: Single-Thread 1,814 points, Multi-Thread 14,254 points[2]
    • Core Ultra 7 155H: Single-Thread 1,814 points, Multi-Thread 14,254 points[3]
  • Geekbench 6.2:
    • Core Ultra 9 185H: Single-Thread 1,758 points, Multi-Thread 13,731 points[2]
    • Core Ultra 7 155H: Single-Thread 1,758 points, Multi-Thread 13,731 points[3]

Graphics

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with the following graphics options[1]:

The GPU performance varies significantly depending on the configuration. The RTX 4070, despite being a high-end GPU, is limited to 60 watts, which is lower than the 100 to 140 watts seen in larger laptops. This results in underwhelming performance, often being outperformed by lower-tier GPUs like the RTX 4050 in other laptops.[4] The RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 also have lower TGP targets, resulting in slightly lower performance compared to higher TGP models.[3]

In gaming benchmarks, the RTX 4070 in the Omen 14 performs similarly to RTX 4050 laptops. The 3DMark results also show it trailing behind similarly specced laptops.[4] The RTX 4060 provides good performance for gaming and content creation, though it is not the most powerful GPU available.[5]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Time Spy:
    • RTX 4060: 8131 points[3]
    • RTX 4070: Similar to RTX 4050 laptops[4]
  • 3DMark Fire Strike:
    • RTX 4060: 20867 points[3]
  • Gaming:
    • Cyberpunk 2077: Similar to RTX 4050 laptops[4]
    • Red Dead Redemption 2: 1080p, High settings 64 fps[2]
    • Civilization VI: Avg. FPS 134 fps[2]
    • Counter-Strike 2: Avg. FPS 195 fps[2]
    • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Avg. FPS 106 fps[2]

Memory

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with either 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM, which is soldered onto the motherboard and not user-upgradeable.[1]

The memory performs well in benchmarks, with AIDA64 Memory Read speeds of 90647 MB/s and Memory Write speeds of 75414 MB/s.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • AIDA64 Memory Read: 90647 MB/s[3]
  • AIDA64 Memory Write: 75414 MB/s[3]

Storage

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can be configured with the following storage options[1]:

  • 512 GB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
  • 1 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
  • 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD

The storage is user-replaceable, and the included SSD offers fast read and write speeds, suitable for gaming and content creation tasks.[5] The performance from the 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD was excellent, and it can fit a double-sided 4TB drive in the slot.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark 5/6:
    • Read Seq Q32T1: 5777 MB/s[3]
    • Write Seq Q32T1: 2723 MB/s[3]
  • AS SSD: 4112 Points[3]

Co-processors

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI tasks. The NPU handles AI-powered effects such as auto-framing, eye contact, and background blur, offloading these tasks from the CPU and GPU.[5]

Current NPU applications are limited and not applicable to the vast majority of users. More applications are expected to exploit the NPU in the future.[3]

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a full-size keyboard featuring either 4-zone RGB backlighting or per-key RGB backlighting. The keyboard includes 26-Key Rollover anti-ghosting technology.[1]

The typing experience is comfortable, with a nice clicky feel and sound. Key brightness can be adjusted, and there are multiple lighting effects available through the Omen Gaming Hub software.[4] However, the power button placement and variance in key noise can be problematic.[6] The keyboard feels crisper and less spongy than on the Blade 14, but clatter is a bit sharper and louder.[3]

Touchpad

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features a glass touchpad measuring 4.7 inches (12 cm) x 3.1 inches (7.9 cm).[1]

The touchpad is responsive and supports all gestures, including two-finger scrolling. However, the surface is a little rough, and the click requires too much force. Palm rejection is not great, leading to unintentional cursor jumps.[6][5]

Webcam

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and Windows Hello face recognition.[1]

The webcam offers decent video quality for a gaming laptop and supports face recognition for login. However, the image quality is warmer than expected compared to other laptops, and there is no privacy shutter.[3][5]

Microphone

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features integrated dual array digital microphones.[1]

The microphone provides clear and loud voice capture with minimal background noise.[2]

Output Devices

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Display

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, a refresh rate of 48 Hz to 120 Hz, and a response time of 0.2 ms. The display supports HDR 500, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and is IMAX Enhanced certified.[1]

The OLED screen offers very high color gamut, perfect for both content creators and gamers. It has decent brightness, reaching 400 nits in SDR mode and 450 nits with HDR enabled. The screen is glossy, which can cause reflections.[4] The display is bright, vivid, and crisp, but it is very glossy and reflective. It does not support G-Sync, and the brightness is not enough to combat reflections in bright rooms.[6]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum brightness: 393.1 cd/m²[3]
  • ΔE Color: 4.03[3]
  • ΔE Greyscale: 1.2[3]
  • 96.1% AdobeRGB[3]
  • 100% sRGB[3]
  • 99.6% Display P3[3]

Audio

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features HyperX Dual speakers with DTS:X® Ultra and HP Audio Boost 2.0.[1]

The speakers are found underneath on the left and right sides towards the front. They sound above average and are still fairly clear with some bass at higher volume levels, but there’s quite a lot of wrist rest vibration.[4] The speaker quality is not too bad but quieter and lacks bass compared to other laptops at this price point.[6]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can be configured with either an Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E module or an Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 module.[1]

The Wi-Fi 7 support is expected to come later with driver updates.[4] The Wi-Fi 6E module provides steady performance with no issues when paired to a Wi-Fi 6E network.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 transmit AXE11000: 1298 MBit/s[3]
  • iperf3 receive AXE11000: 1402 MBit/s[3]

Bluetooth

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with Bluetooth 5.3 or Bluetooth 5.4, depending on the Wi-Fi module configuration.[1]

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) doesnot include an SD card reader.[1]

USB

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:

  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® port (40 Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-C® port (10 Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port (10 Gbps, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port

Both Type-C ports can be used to charge the laptop, but the rear port is recommended for optimal performance. The USB Type-A ports are a little too close together, making it difficult to unplug something if both are in use.[4]

Display Outputs

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with the following display outputs[1]:

  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 output port
  • 2 x USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort 1.4 support

The HDMI port connects directly to the Nvidia graphics, and it can run a 4K 120Hz 12-bit display with G-Sync.[4]

Case

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features an all-aluminum design with a Shadow Black or Ceramic White finish. The chassis is made from 50% recycled metal and has smooth flat surfaces with rounded edges and corners.[1]

The design is sleek and stylish, with a clean and understated look. However, the lid is more susceptible to bending and twisting, and the hinges are weak, which may cause the screen to fall back on a bumpy train.[3][6] The keyboard deck and display lid have some flex, and the build quality could be better compared to competitors like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.[5]

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is secured by just four small Phillips screws, making it relatively easy to access the internals.[3]

Upgradeable components:[3]

  • 1 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD slot (user-replaceable)
  • M.2 WLAN module (removable)

The memory and Wi-Fi are soldered to the motherboard and cannot be changed. Only the PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slot is upgradeable.[4][6]

Cooling System

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is equipped with dual ~50 mm fans and thermals co-engineered with Intel Dual Channel Flow Technology. The system intakes air through perforated holes directly above the fans in the bottom panel and exhausts air out of the back.[3]

Heat

The internal temperatures are well-managed, with the laptop staying relatively cool even under stress tests. Surface temperatures are warmest toward the keyboard center, reaching 40°C on the top and 35°C on the bottom. The palm rests never feel uncomfortably warm when gaming.[3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum upper side: ~40°C
  • Maximum bottom: ~35°C

Noise

The fans are generally quieter than those in the Razer Blade 14 or Zephyrus G14 when running lesser loads. Fan noise when gaming settles at 47 dB(A) with Max Fan off or 52 dB(A) with Max Fan on.[3] The fans were silent when idle, and even at max speed, it’s quieter compared to most other gaming laptops.[4][6]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: ~25 dB(A)
  • Load: ~40 dB(A) (avg), ~52 dB(A) (max)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) ships with a 140 W USB Type-C power adapter.[1]

The laptop consumes less power compared to larger gaming laptops, which allows it to run quieter but at the cost of lower GPU performance. Running Witcher 3 draws about 118 W. Power consumption maxes out at 100 W if connected to the left USB-C port. Users must connect the power cord through the rear USB-C port to exploit the full 140 W output.[3][4]

Battery Life

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a 71 Wh Li-ion Polymer battery that supports fast charging (50% charged in 30 minutes).[1]

Battery life is excellent for an Intel laptop, lasting for 8 hours and 48 minutes in a YouTube video playback test. The Omen Gaming Hub software helps optimize battery life by switching to Eco performance mode and dynamic refresh rate.[4] However, performance drops significantly in Eco mode or Windows best power efficiency mode, making the laptop unusable for anything other than watching movies.[6]

Benchmarks:

  • WiFi Websurfing: 8h 37min[3]
  • Load: 1h 06min[3]
  • YouTube video playback: 8h 48min[4]

Biometrics

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) supports Windows Hello face recognition through its 1080p IR camera. The facial recognition works well for quick logins and authorizations.[1][2]

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home, but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro or FreeDOS 1.2.[1]

Preinstalled Software

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with several preinstalled software applications, including:

  • Omen Gaming Hub: For performance and lighting customization, real-time system vitals, power and fan profiles, and a graphics switcher.
  • McAfee LiveSafe™ (30-day trial version)
  • Office 365 (30-day trial version)
  • myHP
  • HP Support Assistant
  • HP Connection Optimizer
  • HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
  • HyperX NGENUITY
  • Dropbox
  • Energy Star
  • HP Documentation
  • HP Privacy Settings
  • HP Smart
  • HP System Event Utility
  • Intel Unison
  • Spotify[2]

Linux Support

Linux support is limited. Fedora 39 Linux boot tests showed that the webcam, trackpad, keyboard, and backlight worked, but Wi-Fi could not be detected, screen brightness could not be adjusted, and the display was stuck at 1024x768.[6]

Accessories & Warranty

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a 140 W USB Type-C power adapter and paperwork.[3]

There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[3]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is considered a versatile and portable gaming laptop with a sleek design and quiet operation. It excels in battery life and display quality but makes significant compromises in performance, particularly in gaming, where it is outperformed by competitors like the ASUS Zephyrus G14. The laptop is suitable for those prioritizing comfort and portability over raw gaming performance.[4][6][3][2]

Problems Summary[4][6][3][2]

  • Lower GPU power limits hinder gaming performance.
  • Lack of a MUX switch.
  • Soldered RAM and Wi-Fi, limiting upgradeability.
  • Weak hinges and screen wobble.
  • Glossy display prone to reflections.
  • Mediocre webcam quality.
  • Specific USB-C charging requirements.
  • Limited Linux support.

Links

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: JarrodsTech

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: JustJosh

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: Notebookcheck

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: AndrewMarcDavid

Community Reception

Overall Sentiment

Problems Summary

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 "HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) Specifications". HP. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 "HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) Review". RTINGS. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". JarrodsTech. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". AndrewMarcDavid. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". JustJosh. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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