HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024)

HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024)

Manufacturer	HP Inc.
Product family	Omen
Release date	January 2024 (2024-01)
Introductory price	USD 1700 to 2000
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home (Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Intel Core i7-13700HX
Memory	16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz (soldered)
Memory slots	None (soldered)
Storage	512 GB, 1 or 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Storage slots	1 user accessible
Display	Screen size: 14 inch Panel type: OLED Coating: Glossy Resolution: 2880 x 1800 PPI: 243 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 120 Hz Brightness: 402 to 500 Nits Contrast ratio: 99,700:1 sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 96.1 % P3: 99.6 % Screen-to-body ratio:
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 50 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 65 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 60 W w/ Advanced optimus
Sound	2 x stereo speakers near front corners
Camera	Front: 1080p IR camera with Windows Hello
Touchpad	Glass, 4.9 inches (12 cm) x 3.1 inches (7.9 cm)
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 Bluetooth 5.4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1 x USB 4.0 (Type-C, Thunderbolt 4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Dimensions	W: 12.3 inches (31 cm) D: 8.7 inches (22 cm) H: 0.7 inches (1.8 cm)
Mass	3.7 pounds (1.7 kg)
Power brick	140W USB-C power adapter
Battery	6 cell Li-Polymer 71 Wh
Keyboard	4-zone RGB backlit or per-key RGB backlit
Chassis	Color: Shadow Black or Ceramic White Materials: Aluminum skeleton Cooling: Dual fans with air intake holes
Number pad	No
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	Yes

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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 or Core Ultra 9 CPUs, NVIDIA discrete GPUs ranging from RTX 4050 to RTX 4070, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage. The laptop is available in Shadow Black or Ceramic White, with customizable keyboard backlighting. It performs well in various tasks but has some drawbacks like short battery life and a mediocre webcam.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can come with the following processors:

• Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores and 22 threads, 24 MB cache, and a max frequency of 4.8 GHz.
• Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 16 cores and 22 threads, 24 MB cache, and a max frequency of 5.1 GHz.
• Intel Core i7-13700HX with 14 cores and 20 threads, 24 MB cache, and a max frequency of 5.0 GHz.

The Intel Core Ultra CPUs can handle demanding workloads, making the laptop suitable for gaming, programming, and video editing. However, the experience won't be as smooth as on laptops with higher wattage CPUs. The Intel i7-13700HX processor is a very good CPU, providing strong performance for gaming and general computing tasks. The processor performs well, with good single and multi-core performance, although not significantly better than previous generations.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • Core Ultra 7 155H: 16758 (multi-core), 1814 (single-core)
  • Core Ultra 9 185H: 14,254 (multi-core), 1,814 (single-core)
• Geekbench 6.2.2:
  • Core Ultra 7 155H: 13,313 (multi-core), 2,369 (single-core)
  • Core Ultra 9 185H: 13,731 (multi-core), 1,758 (single-core)

Graphics

In addition to the integrated graphics, the HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) ships with the following discrete GPUs:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 50 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 65 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 60 W TGP.

The GPU performance is slightly lower than competitors due to the lower TGP targets. The RTX 4060 and 4070 can handle 1440p gaming, while the RTX 4050 is best for 1080p. The GPU is limited by a lower power TDP, which affects its performance compared to competitors. The GPU can be boosted by 15 additional watts using the HP Omen Gaming Hub, but it still falls short of higher-powered GPUs in other laptops. The RTX 460 can hold its own, providing playable frame rates on popular titles, although it is not the most powerful GPU available. The GPU performance is underwhelming, often matching or being outperformed by lower-tier GPUs like the RTX 4050.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 20867 Points (RTX 4060)
• 3DMark Time Spy Graphics: 7758 Points (RTX 4060)
• Blender Classroom CUDA: 48 Seconds (RTX 4060)
• Basemark GPU: 86,385 (RTX 4070)
• Blender GPU Render Time: 0.4 min (RTX 4070)
• Blender GPU Render Time (Optix): 13 s (RTX 4070)

Memory

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 MHz memory, which is soldered to the motherboard and not user-upgradeable.

The memory performs well in benchmarks, providing adequate performance for gaming and multitasking.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Read: 90647 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: 75414 MB/s

Storage

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can ship with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD depending on the seller. The storage is user-replaceable, and the slot can accommodate a double-sided 4TB drive.

The included SSD is fast enough for the laptop's needs, and the ability to upgrade storage is a plus. Maximum transfer rates are steady at ~7000 MB/s, suggesting no major throttling issues.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 5777 MB/s
• CrystalDiskMark 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 2723 MB/s
• 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

Co-processors

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) includes Neural Processing Units (NPU) for AI-based tasks. The NPU handles tasks like auto-framing, eye contact, and background blur, offloading these from the CPU and GPU.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a keyboard that offers either 4-zone RGB backlighting or per-key RGB backlighting. The keyboard is tactile with good travel and clear feedback. However, the backlight doesn't shine through the legends, making them hard to see in the dark.

The keyboard has a good feel with large keys and good spacing. However, it lacks per-key RGB lighting, which is disappointing for a laptop at this price point. The keyboard is comfortable for typing and has an interesting backlight. The keyboard feels good to type on, with a nice clicky feel and sound. The lighting is customizable through the Omen Gaming Hub software.

Touchpad

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a glass touchpad that measures 4.9 inches (12 cm) x 3.1 inches (7.9 cm).

The touchpad is smooth and responsive, but the chassis flex can be noticeable when clicking. The touchpad is responsive and supports gestures like two-finger scrolling. The touchpad works well and utilizes most of the available space.

Webcam

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a 1080p IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition.

The webcam quality is good, with decent color and detail. Windows Hello works consistently for logging in. The webcam quality is okay for a gaming laptop, and the IR feature for face recognition works well. The webcam quality is poor, with pixelated images and off colors, particularly skin tones. The audio quality from the mic is also not good.

Microphone

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a dual microphone array.

Output Devices

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Display

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) ships with a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a brightness range of 402 to 500 nits.

The display is excellent, with high brightness, high contrast, and a wide color gamut. It is one of the standout features of the laptop. The display is excellent for both gaming and content creation, with high color accuracy, good brightness, and minimal glare. The OLED screen offers very high color gamut, decent brightness, and an insanely fast grey-to-grey response time. However, it has a glossy finish that can be reflective and annoying in certain lighting conditions. The display is very nice, offering vivid and crisp content. However, it is very glossy and reflective, making it difficult to use in bright rooms. It does not support G-Sync despite being a variable refresh rate panel.

Benchmarks:

• Brightness Distribution: 98%
• ΔE Color: 4.03
• ΔE Greyscale: 1.2
• 96.1% AdobeRGB
• 100% sRGB
• 99.6% Display P3

Audio

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with two stereo speakers near the front corners of the chassis.

The speakers are above average with good bass, mids, and highs. However, the overall clarity could be better, and the volume is somewhat low. The speakers are okay but not great. The speakers sound above average with some bass at higher volume levels, but there is noticeable wrist rest vibration. The speaker quality is not too bad but noticeably quieter compared to other laptops at this price point. They lack bass, and the speakers on the Asus G14 and MacBook Pro 14 are much louder and of higher quality.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is equipped with an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 WLAN module.

Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work flawlessly. Steady performance with no issues when paired to a Wi-Fi 6E network.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000: 1298 MBit/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000: 1402 MBit/s

Bluetooth

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a Bluetooth 5.4 module.

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) does not include an SD card reader.

USB

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

• 1 x USB 4.0 (Type-C) with Thunderbolt 4 support on the left side.
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) on the rear.
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) on the right side.
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack on the left side.

The port selection is good, but there is an issue with using third-party USB-C chargers. The USB ports on the right side are too close together, making it difficult to unplug devices if both are in use. Both Type-C ports support charging and DisplayPort 1.4, but connect to the Intel integrated graphics.

Display Outputs

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

• 1 x HDMI 2.1 on the rear.
• 2 x USB Type-C ports supporting DisplayPort 1.4.

The HDMI 2.1 port can output a 4k @ 120Hz signal and is the only port that connects directly to the Nvidia graphics, capable of running a 4K 120Hz 12-bit display with G-Sync.

Case

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is available in two colors: Shadow Black and Ceramic White. The chassis is made from an aluminum skeleton from top to bottom, with 50 percent consisting of recycled metal. The laptop is slim, light, and portable, weighing under 1.7kg or 3.7lb.

The chassis has some flex, especially around the touchpad area, which detracts from the premium feel. The metal construction also transmits heat to the wrist rests. The case has some flex and screen wobble, making it feel less premium compared to competitors like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. The build quality is good with minor flex, but the screen is wobbly. The chassis is clean and understated but has weaker rigidity compared to competitors. The lid is more susceptible to bending and twisting.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is secured by just four small Phillips screws for relatively easy servicing. However, the panel is tightly attached and sharp around the edges, so a plastic edge is recommended for removal.

Upgradeable components:

• 1 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD slot (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).

The RAM is soldered and not user-upgradeable.

Cooling System

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is equipped with dual ~50 mm fans connected to the core components with air intake holes directly above them in the bottom panel and exhausts out the back.

Heat

Surface temperatures vary depending on the configuration.

The laptop remains cool even under stress tests, with temperatures considered 'ice cold' for a gaming laptop. The keyboard area gets warmer but not uncomfortable. 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.

Benchmarks:

• Keyboard Temp While Idle: 28°C (82°F)
• Keyboard Temp Under Load: 45°C (114°F)

Noise

The fans are silent at idle and quieter than most other gaming laptops even at max speed. However, this results in lower performance due to reduced GPU power. Fan noise when gaming settles at 47 dB(A) with Max Fan off or 52 dB(A) with Max Fan on. The fans are generally quieter than the Razer Blade 14 or Zephyrus G14 when running lesser loads.

Benchmarks:

• Load: 47 dB(A) (Max Fan off), 52 dB(A) (Max Fan on)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

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

The laptop consumes less power due to the 140W charger, limiting the GPU to 60 watts. This affects gaming 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.

Battery Life

All HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) SKUs come with a 71 Wh Li-Polymer battery.

Battery life is good, especially in eco mode, which can extend usage significantly for basic tasks. Battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, with 6 hours and 12 minutes on the modern office test and 6 hours and 24 minutes on video playback. Battery life is excellent for an Intel laptop, lasting 8 hours and 48 minutes in a YouTube video playback test. The Omen Gaming Hub software helps optimize battery life by switching to Eco mode and dynamic refresh rate. The battery life during light tasks is slightly below average for this class of laptop.

Benchmarks:

• Battery Life (Web Browsing): 6.6 hrs
• Battery Life (Video Playback): 6.1 hrs
• Battery Life (Gaming): 1.4 hrs
• YouTube video playback: 8 hours and 48 minutes

Biometrics

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) supports Windows Hello face recognition with its IR camera.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from HP.

Preinstalled Software

Omen Gaming Hub

The Omen Gaming Hub software acts as the primary control center in the HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024). It handles performance profiles, keyboard lighting, hardware troubleshooting, system updates, and other settings.

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with other software like Dropbox, Energy Star, HP Documentation, HP PC Hardware Diagnostic Windows, HP Privacy Settings, HP Smart, HP Support Assistant, HP System Event Utility, HyperX NGENUITY, McAfee, Intel Unison, myHP, and Spotify.

Linux Support

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) has been tested with various Linux distributions. Fedora 39 Linux boot: Webcam, trackpad, keyboard, and backlight worked, but Wi-Fi could not be detected, screen brightness could not be adjusted, and display was stuck at 1024x768. Tested with Ubuntu 24.04 live CD. Keyboard, touchpad, camera, and Wi-Fi worked fine, but speakers did not. Keyboard shortcuts for screen and keyboard brightness worked.

Accessories & Warranty

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

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

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is considered a well-rounded gaming laptop with some notable strengths and weaknesses. It features a high-resolution OLED display, a good keyboard, and decent speakers. However, it is hampered by a lower power GPU, limited port selection, and a chassis that lacks rigidity. The laptop's performance is decent but not exceptional, especially given its price point. The laptop is suitable for people looking for a high-performance gaming laptop without breaking the bank.

Problems Summary

• Chassis has some flex, especially around the touchpad area.
• Limited port selection.
• Soldered RAM, not user-upgradeable.
• Lower power GPU affects gaming performance.
• Mediocre webcam quality.
• Glossy display finish can be reflective.
• Limited upgradeability with only a single PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slot.
• High idle power consumption.
• Below average battery life.
• Heavy for a 14-inch laptop.

Links

Intel Core i7-13700HX, RTX 4070, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: GizmoSlipTech

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 460, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: AndrewMarcDavid

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: RTINGS

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