Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16 Comparison

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Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16, two laptops from Dell and HP. Dell Alienware X16 was introduced to market in January 2023 and HP Omen Transcend 16 was launched in March 2023. There is only 2 months difference between Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Alienware X16 and HP Omen Transcend 16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Alienware X16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
364.74 x 289.81 x 18.57 mm (14.36 x 11.41 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 2.72 kg (6 lbs)

HP Omen Transcend 16 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
356.61 x 268.98 x 19.81 mm (14.04 x 10.59 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Alienware X16 over HP Omen Transcend 16

Refresh Rate	480 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Response Time	3 ms vs 7 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	9.5 TFLOPS vs 8.3 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose HP Omen Transcend 16 over Dell Alienware X16

Weight	2.09 kg vs 2.72 kg	0.63 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.4% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 10.1 mm	4.1 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Avg. MSRP Price	$2000-2400 vs $3200-3600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of HP Omen Transcend 16 and Dell Alienware X16

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs March 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Omen Transcend 16 and Dell Alienware X16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Alienware X16 and the HP Omen Transcend 16.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.72 kg (6 lbs)	2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)
Surface Area	1057 cm2 (163.8 inches2)	959 cm2 (148.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.2%	~77.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~10.1 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	White, Black

Comparison of the Dell Alienware X16 and the HP Omen Transcend 16 External Dimensions

Weight

Alienware X16 weighs 2.72 kg (6 lbs), whereas the Omen Transcend 16 weighs 2.09 kg (4.61 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell Alienware X16 2.72 kg

HP Omen Transcend 16 2.09 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell Alienware X16 18.57 mm

HP Omen Transcend 16 19.81 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Alienware X16 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen Transcend 16 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900HK	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	10	16
Number of Threads	16	24
L3 Cache	24 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1796	1878
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	11376	16246
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1816	1969
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	15497	22925

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Alienware X16 and HP Omen Transcend 16.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13620H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	96 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	2560
TMUs	80	80
ROPs	48	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Alienware X16 has a FLOPS value of 9.5 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen Transcend 16 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Alienware X16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Alienware X16 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Omen Transcend 16's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left, Bottom
Charge Power	240 / 330 W	200 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
Cable Length	1 meters	1 meters

Moreover, the Alienware X16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Omen Transcend 16's70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell Alienware X16 90 Wh

HP Omen Transcend 16 70 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Alienware X16 and the Omen Transcend 16 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Alienware X16 and HP Omen Transcend 16 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Alienware X16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Omen Transcend 16's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell Alienware X16 142 ppi

HP Omen Transcend 16 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Alienware X16 offers a higher refresh rate of 480 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Alienware X16 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Omen Transcend 16 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell Alienware X16 300 nits

HP Omen Transcend 16 400 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Dell Alienware X16 vs HP Omen Transcend 16 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 have USB-A ports. Alienware X16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Omen Transcend 16 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 have USB Type-C ports. Alienware X16 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Omen Transcend 16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Alienware X16 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Omen Transcend 16 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Alienware X16 and Omen Transcend 16 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes