HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023 Comparison

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HP Omen Transcend 14

14 inches | January 2024

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16.1 inches | March 2023

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HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023, two laptops by HP. HP Omen Transcend 14 was introduced to market in January 2024 and HP Omen 16 2023 was launched in March 2023. There is only 10 months difference between Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 are members of HP's Omen series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Omen Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Omen Max 16	January 2025	16.0"	356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm	2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2024	January 2024	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 14	January 2024	14.0"	313 x 233.5 x 16.9 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2024	January 2024	17.3"	397.5 x 277.9 x 27.5-30 mm	2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2023	March 2023	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 16	March 2023	16.0"	356.61 x 268.98 x 19.81 mm	2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2023	January 2023	17.3"	381 x 262.1 x 25.4 mm	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2022 AMD	July 2022	16.1"	369 x 248 x 23 mm	2.41 kg (5.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Omen 16 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
313 x 233.5 x 16.9 mm (12.32 x 9.19 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

HP Omen 16 2023 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm (14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen Transcend 14 over HP Omen 16 2023

Weight	1.75 kg vs 2.44 kg	0.69 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 11.1 mm	5.3 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 7 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2023 over HP Omen Transcend 14

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.5% vs ~77.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	17 TFLOPS vs 6.8-9.5 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP Omen 16 2023 and HP Omen Transcend 14

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs March 2023	Both laptops are recent models
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	LPDDR5X vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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 16 2023 and HP Omen Transcend 14

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the HP Omen 16 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
Surface Area	731 cm2 (113.2 inches2)	957 cm2 (148.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.8%	~78.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~11.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Silver

Comparison of the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the HP Omen 16 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Omen Transcend 14 weighs 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs), whereas the Omen 16 2023 weighs 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Omen Transcend 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Omen Transcend 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 HP Omen Transcend 14 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen 16 2023 is 0.15 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	3.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (8-	10
Number of Threads	22	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1745	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14983	15497

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 HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Omen 16 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13620H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	145 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	6.8-9.5 TFLOPS	17 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	~16 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	3072
TMUs	80	96
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. HP Omen Transcend 14 has a FLOPS value of 6.8-9.5 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen 16 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 17 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

Both laptops, the Omen Transcend 14 and the Omen 16 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Omen Transcend 14	HP Omen 16 (2023)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Memory	16 GB ; 6 GB VRAM	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~17.3 GB (4.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 6 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Omen Transcend 14|HP Omen 16 (2023)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	71 Wh	83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Bottom
Charge Power	140 W	230 / 280 W

On the other hand, the Omen 16 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 83 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Omen Transcend 14's 71 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Omen Transcend 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The Omen 16 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Omen Transcend 14's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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.

HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen Transcend 14 and HP Omen 16 2023 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. Omen Transcend 14 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Omen 16 2023 has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen Transcend 14 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Omen 16 2023's total usable screen area is 752cm² / 116inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Omen Transcend 14 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Omen Transcend 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The Omen 16 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Omen Transcend 14 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Omen Transcend 14 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Omen Transcend 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

HP Omen Transcend 14 vs HP Omen 16 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Omen Transcend 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen 16 2023 (v6E).

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 Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 feature 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 Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 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
Neither Omen Transcend 14 nor Omen 16 2023 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen Transcend 14 and Omen 16 2023 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes