HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD Comparison

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HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD, two laptops by HP. HP Omen Transcend 16 was introduced to market in March 2023 and HP Omen 16 2021 AMD was launched in May 2021. There is 22 months difference between Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD so it would still give an advantage to younger Omen Transcend 16.

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Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD 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	2.69 kg (5.93 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 16 and HP Omen 16 2021 AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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)

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
369.2 x 248 x 23 mm (14.54 x 9.76 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen Transcend 16 over HP Omen 16 2021 AMD

Weight	2.09 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.21 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 6.4 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.3 TFLOPS vs 7.46 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2021 AMD over HP Omen Transcend 16

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78% vs ~77.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of HP Omen 16 2021 AMD and HP Omen Transcend 16

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs May 2021	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
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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 v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Omen 16 2021 AMD and HP Omen Transcend 16

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

HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen Transcend 16 and the HP Omen 16 2021 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	959 cm2 (148.7 inches2)	916 cm2 (141.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.4%	~78%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~6.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Silver

Comparison of the HP Omen Transcend 16 and the HP Omen 16 2021 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Omen Transcend 16 weighs 2.09 kg (4.61 lbs), whereas the Omen 16 2021 AMD weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 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

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Omen Transcend 16 2.09 kg

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 2.30 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Omen Transcend 16 19.81 mm

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 23.00 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 HP Omen Transcend 16 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen 16 2021 AMD is 0.14 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

HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	16	8
Number of Threads	24	16
L3 Cache	30 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1878	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	16246	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1969	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	22925	12233

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 16 and HP Omen 16 2021 AMD.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB Radeon RX 6600M 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	735 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	2560
TMUs	80	80
ROPs	48	32

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 16 has a FLOPS value of 8.3 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen 16 2021 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 7.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen Transcend 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The Omen 16 2021 AMD provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Omen Transcend 16's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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.

HP Omen Transcend 16

HP Omen 16 (2021 AMD)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

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	70 Wh	70 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	200 W	200 W
Cable Length	1 meters

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 70 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Omen Transcend 16 70 Wh

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 70 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Omen Transcend 16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Omen 16 2021 AMD's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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.

HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen Transcend 16 and HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 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 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Omen 16 2021 AMD has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen Transcend 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Omen 16 2021 AMD's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Omen Transcend 16 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Omen Transcend 16 142 ppi

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 137 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

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

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

HP Omen Transcend 16 400 nits

HP Omen 16 2021 AMD 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

HP Omen Transcend 16 vs HP Omen 16 2021 AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Omen Transcend 16 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen 16 2021 AMD (v6).

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 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD have USB-A ports. Omen Transcend 16 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Omen 16 2021 AMD has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD have USB Type-C ports. Omen Transcend 16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Omen 16 2021 AMD has 1x 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
Omen Transcend 16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Omen 16 2021 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD 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
Omen 16 2021 AMD 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 Omen Transcend 16 and Omen 16 2021 AMD 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes