The Omen family from HP is a delightful choice for gamers who value impressive performance wrapped in a stylish design that doesn’t always shout “gaming.” The Transcend series is an excellent choice for gamers who want a portable gaming laptop. It features RTX graphics and the latest CPUs from Intel, all packed into a sleek 16-inch design.
The HP Omen Transcend 16 was a fantastic product, and due to its popularity, the company is now getting ready to release the latest addition to the family, the Transcend 14. The compact size ensures that it delivers the same level of performance as the 16-inch model but in a smaller 14-inch package. It looks even more impressive than its larger counterpart. We have obtained exclusive images of the Omen Transcend 14 and its specifications.
The design and portability of the HP Omen Transcend 14
The new Transcend 14 has a design that closely resembles the Transcend 16 but with a few minor tweaks. And that’s a good thing because the Omen design was well-received and praised by many gamers for its sleek and stealthy appearance. It makes it an ideal choice for those needing a laptop that can handle gaming and light work.
The Transcend 14 is smaller than the 16, in line with the current industry trend. However, it maintains essential features like the airflow grills and I/O. Although the side grills are no longer present, the back grill resembles the Transcend 16.
On the left side, you’ll find a single USB-C (Thunderbolt) port and a headphone jack (the 16 model has two USB-C ports). Moving to the right side, there are two USB-A ports, one more than the Transcend 16 offers. Speaker grills are still on each side but have been made smaller.
An additional USB-C and HDMI port on the middle backside adds versatility compared to other competitors in this space.
When you open the Omen Transcend 14, you’ll notice two notable changes compared to the 16 models. Firstly, the trackpad is now centered, and secondly, the Up/Down arrow keys have been replaced with half-keys. The keyboard features full RGB lighting and can be easily controlled using the Omen software. Additionally, the webcam is conveniently located in the same position as the Transcend 16.
Specifications for the HP Omen Transcend 14
One notable feature of HP’s latest gaming flagship is that the Omen Transcend 14 is advertised as the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world. Based on the sleek design, this is likely true!
One more great benefit of the 14-inch slim profile is its portability. Combine the laptop’s Intel Core Ultra CPU, Nvidia RTX graphics, and smart airflow design, and you have an impressive powerhouse for portable use.
With the Omen Gaming Hub, you can effortlessly maintain control over your system’s temperatures and fan speed, ensuring stability at all times. Additionally, you can personalize the RGB settings of your Omen Transcend 14 keyboard directly from the hub. You can also enhance your setup by adding accessories such as the HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless Headset, which we anticipate may be included in a future bundle.
As the name suggests, the HP Omen Transcend 14 features a 14-inch screen. However, given its status as a gaming powerhouse, HP has chosen to include a stunning OLED panel with deep blacks and an impressive contrast ratio.
Specification
However, there are other outstanding aspects of it. Take a look at the table below for complete specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | – Windows 11 Home – Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor(s) | – Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H (up to 5.1 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 22 threads) – Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H (up to 4.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 22 threads) |
| Graphics | – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 memory |
| Memory | – 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM (onboard) – 16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM (onboard) |
| Internal Storage | – 2 TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD – 1 TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD – 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD |
| Display | – 35.6 cm (14″) diagonal, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, 48-120 Hz, 0.2 ms response time, UWVA, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, Low Blue Light, SDR 400 nits, HDR 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Webcam | – HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones |
| Audio | – HyperX Audio Control; Dual speakers; DTS:X® Ultra, HP Audio Boost 2.0 |
| Input/Connectivity | – Multiple USB ports, Thunderbolt™ 4, HDMI 2.1, headphone/microphone combo |
| Wireless Technology | – Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.4 wireless card – Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card |
| Battery Life & Power | – Up to 11.5 hours – 6-cell, 71 Wh Li-ion polymer – 140 W USB Type-C® power adapter |
| Weight and Dimensions | – 1637g – 313 (W) x 233.5 (D) x 17.99 (H) mm |
HP Omen Transcend 14 Color Option
The gaming laptop from HP will be available in two color options: Shadow Black and Ceramic White. We anticipate that the HP Omen Transcend 14 will be officially revealed at CES 2024, although no launch date or price has been announced yet.
What are your thoughts on the Transcend 14? It has the potential to become one of the top portable gaming laptops available. Are the specs sufficient for gaming on the go? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and let us know if HP has convinced you.