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
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 TB, or 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe 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: 120 Hz
Brightness: 400 or 500 Nits
DCI-P3: 100 %
VRR: Variable Refresh Rate
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 65 W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 65 W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 80 W
SoundHyperX Dual speakers
DTS:X® Ultra
HP Audio Boost 2.0
CameraFront: 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction
TouchpadGlass, 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) x 8 centimetres (3.1 in)
ConnectivityIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3
1 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C® port; 40 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-C® port; 10 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port; 10 Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port; 10 Gbps signaling rate
1 x HDMI 2.1
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
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionYes
WebsiteHP

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is a compact and lightweight gaming laptop designed for portability and performance. It features Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors, and NVIDIA's RTX 4000 series GPUs. The laptop is available in Shadow Black and Ceramic White color options.[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 processor offers good performance both on and off battery power, outperforming most other 14-inch laptops except for Apple's MacBook Pro.[2] The Core Ultra 7 155H also performs well in both single and multi-core tasks, making it suitable for gaming and content creation.[3] However, it shows less single-core performance compared to previous generations.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • Core Ultra 9 185H: Single-core ~1814 pts, Multi-core ~14254 pts[5]
    • Core Ultra 7 155H: Single-core ~104 pts, Multi-core ~930 pts[3]

Graphics

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

The GPU performance is limited by the power cap, resulting in lower performance compared to other laptops with the same GPU. The RTX 4070 performs similarly to lower-tier RTX 4050 laptops in many games.[2] The RTX 4060 also shows below-average performance due to the 65 W TGP target, performing more like an RTX 4050.[4] Despite this, the GPUs provide a smooth gaming experience at 1080p or 1440p, with the RTX 4060 and 4070 being suitable for 2.8k gaming with some settings adjustments.[5]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Time Spy:
    • RTX 4060: ~8131 pts[4]
    • RTX 4070: ~13500 pts[2]
  • Cyberpunk 2077:
    • RTX 4070: Similar performance to RTX 4050[2]
  • Red Dead Redemption 2:
    • RTX 4070: Matches performance of RTX 3060 laptop[2]

Memory

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

Benchmarks:

  • AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~92565 MB/s[4]

Storage

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can be configured with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs.[1] The storage is user-replaceable, supporting M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

The included SSD offers fast read and write speeds, suitable for gaming and content creation tasks.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark 8:
    • Sequential Read: ~4788.9 MB/s[5]
    • Sequential Write: ~2032.9 MB/s[5]

Co-processors

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) includes an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for handling AI-based tasks like background-blurring on video calls.[3]

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features a full-size keyboard with either 4-zone RGB backlighting or per-key RGB backlighting. The keyboard offers 26-Key Rollover anti-ghosting Key technology and is available in shadow black and ceramic white.[1]

The keyboard feels good to type with, offering a clicky feel and sound. It provides plenty of customization through the Omen Gaming Hub software.[2] However, some keys are very loud, particularly the backspace key, which may draw attention in quiet environments.[6]

Touchpad

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a glass touchpad measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) x 8 centimetres (3.1 in).[4]

The touchpad is responsive and tracks movements and gestures well. However, the surface is rough, and the click requires too much force. Palm rejection is not great, causing the cursor to jump unintentionally.[6]

Webcam

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features a 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction.[1]

The webcam offers decent video quality and supports face recognition with Windows Hello. However, the image quality is warmer than expected compared to other laptops, and there is no privacy shutter.[3][4]

Microphone

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with an integrated dual array digital microphone.[1]

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 120Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of 400 or 500 nits depending on the configuration. The display supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Variable Refresh Rate, and is IMAX Enhanced certified.[1]

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 which can cause reflections.[2] The display is excellent for both gaming and content creation, offering high color accuracy, good brightness, and a smooth refresh rate.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • Native Contrast: 99,700:1[5]
  • Maximum Brightness: 377 cd/m²[5]
  • sRGB xy: 150.08%[5]
  • Adobe RGB xy: 93.81%[5]
  • DCI P3 xy: 99.99%[5]

Audio

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

The speakers sound above average with some bass at higher volume levels, but there is noticeable wrist rest vibration.[2] The speaker quality is not too bad but quieter compared to other laptops at this price point. They lack bass, and the volume is noticeably quieter than the Asus G14 and MacBook Pro 14.[6]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) can be configured with either Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4 or Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3.[1]

Wi-Fi 7 support is expected to come later with driver updates.[2] Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work flawlessly, offering modern standards and future-proofing.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~1298 MBit/s[4]
  • iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1402 MBit/s[4]

Bluetooth

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a Bluetooth 5.4 module.[1]

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) does not 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 signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-C® port; 10 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port; 10 Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-A port; 10 Gbps signaling rate

The USB ports on the right side are too close together, making it difficult to unplug devices if both are in use.[2] The laptop is picky about chargers and charging cables, requiring 100 watt or higher ones.[6]

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-C with DisplayPort 1.4

The HDMI port connects directly to the dedicated GPU, and there is no noticeable difference in performance between direct connection and via Optimus.[6]

Case

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) features an all-aluminum design available in Shadow Black and Ceramic White.[1] The build quality is nice with minor flex, but the screen is wobbly, and the gap on the front makes it awkward to open the lid.[2] The laptop looks sleek and stylish, but the keyboard deck and display lid have some flex. The display hinge isn't tight, and the laptop is heavier and slightly larger than the G14.[6]

The design is clean and understated, but rigidity is weaker than competitors. The lid is more susceptible to bending, twisting, and teetering. Stronger hinges would improve longevity.[4]

Maintenance

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The bottom panel is secured by just four small Phillips screws for relatively easy servicing.[4]

Upgradeable components:[4]

  • 71 Wh battery.
  • One M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSD slot (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).
  • M.2 2230 wireless card.

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 perforated holes for fans, allowing more airflow and effective heat dissipation.[4]

Heat

Heat

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) remains relatively cool under stress tests, with no thermal throttling observed. The keyboard area gets warm but not uncomfortable.[2] Surface temperatures are warmest toward the keyboard center, reaching 40°C on top and 35°C on the bottom. The palm rests never feel uncomfortably warm when gaming.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum upper side: ~40°C[4]
  • Maximum bottom: ~35°C[4]
  • Idle upper side: ~30°C[4]
  • Idle bottom: ~34°C[4]

Noise

The fans are silent when idle and quieter than most other gaming laptops even at max speed. The laptop is one of the quietest gaming laptops tested.[2] Fan noise is tied to power profiles. On iGPU mode and Balanced profile, fans remain quiet. On dGPU and Performance mode, fan noise hovers around 29 to 31 dB(A). Fan noise when gaming settles at 47 dB(A) with Max Fan off or 52 dB(A) with Max Fan on.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: ~25.0 dBA[4]
  • Load: ~40.0 dBA[4]
  • Gaming: ~47 dB(A) (Max Fan off), ~52 dB(A) (Max Fan on)[4]

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 other gaming laptops with the same GPU due to the lower power limit.[2] 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.[4]

Battery Life

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) comes with a 71 Wh Li-Polymer battery that supports fast charging (50% charged in 30 minutes).[1] Battery life is excellent for an Intel laptop, lasting 8 hours and 48 minutes in a YouTube video playback test.[2] In a realistic test, it lasted around 8 to 12 hours.[6] 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:

  • YouTube video playback: 8 hours 48 minutes[2]
  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 8 hours 37 minutes[4]
  • Load: 1 hour 6 minutes[4]

Biometrics

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The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) supports Windows Hello face recognition with its 1080p IR camera.[1] The facial recognition works well for quick logins and authorizing purchases.[5]

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[2]
  • 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[1]

Linux Support

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) has been tested with Ubuntu 24.04 live CD. The keyboard, touchpad, camera, and Wi-Fi worked fine, but the speakers did not.[2] Fedora 39 Linux boot showed that the webcam, trackpad, keyboard, and backlight worked, but Wi-Fi could not be detected, and the screen's brightness could not be adjusted.[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.[4] There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[4]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen Transcend 14 (2024) is considered a versatile and portable gaming laptop with high CPU performance and a high-quality OLED display. It is suitable for users who prioritize portability and a sleek design over raw gaming performance. The laptop also comes with a decent battery life and a comfortable keyboard. However, it has some drawbacks, including underwhelming GPU performance, limited upgradeability, and a subpar webcam.[2][6][3][5][4]

Problems Summary[2][6][3][5][4]

  • Limited GPU performance due to power cap.
  • No SD card reader.
  • Soldered RAM, not user-upgradeable.
  • Subpar webcam quality.
  • Rough touchpad surface and poor palm rejection.
  • Picky about chargers and charging cables.
  • Screen wobble and some flex in the chassis.
  • Limited upgradeability with only a single PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slot.

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References

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  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 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". JarrodsTech. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". AndrewMarcDavid. 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 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 "HP Omen Transcend 14 Review". RTINGS. 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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