It is not a secret that gaming laptops have historically been somewhat cumbersome due to the performance and specifications they provide. In recent years, however, manufacturers have begun producing laptops that combine lightweight construction, ergonomic design, and top-tier performance, such as the Asus ROG G14 series. Furthermore, HP has ventured into the realm of thin and light with the introduction of the HP Omen Transcend 14 gaming laptop.
HP Omen Transcend 14 Specifications and Design
In contrast to conventional gaming laptops, the Transcend 14 adopts a more understated aesthetic and introduces a new white colour option.
An image of the HP Omen Transcend 14 in white
Nevertheless, the most noteworthy aspect of HP’s presentation was arguably the Omen Transcend 14’s 1.4kg weight, which makes it the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop available. With respect to specifications, it is equipped with an RTX 4070 graphics processing unit, up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 14th-generation Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 processors.
Although the device’s efficacy in the real world remains uncertain, Engadget provided a demonstration of its functionalities. It concurrently streamed Cyberpunk 2077 at a resolution of 2K with an over-60FPS rate and utilised OBS at 1080p.
Rear views of the 14-inch HP Omen Transcend
In terms of visuals, the Transcend 14 is equipped with a 2.8K OLED panel that encompasses 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space, has a variable 120Hz refresh rate, supports HDR, has a peak luminance of 500 nits, and supports HDR.
Power supply and refilling
HP’s 71WHr battery is rated at 11.5 hours on a single charge; however, in practice, high-performance laptops frequently produce inferior performance. Thankfully, charging is accomplished via a 140W USB-C interface, which eliminates the requirement for supplementary adapters.
The cost and accessibility
The HP Omen Transcend 14, which is anticipated to debut in the first quarter of 2024, will be priced at a minimum of $1,600, establishing it as an explicit rival to the Zephyrus G14.