Ever since the OMEN Transcend 14 was showcased at CES (which we got to preview firsthand), it has been clear just how groundbreaking it is as a gaming laptop. There are many powerful laptops that offer the best GPUs and CPUs available for laptops, and while they excel at delivering performance, they are not exactly portable. This is where the OMEN Transcend 14 breaks the trend and offers a laptop that is not only powerful; it is one of the lightest gaming laptops on the market.
Starting with the design, the OMEN Transcend 14 is available in shadow black. The laptop combines some of the best design concepts we have seen from the OMEN brand. The sleek, clean look is enhanced with small touches that help make it stand out, such as the low fantastic HyperX keyboard, striking OLED display, and overall modern design that helps it stand out from the crowd without feeling too gamer to bring around with you in your day-to-day life.
The laptop manages to stay cool even under load to maximize your performance thanks to advanced thermal innovation co-engineered with Intel Dual Channel Flow Technology and enhanced static pressure with 80W thermal capability. While this may sound complicated, it essentially means that there is no need to worry about the laptop overheating while running the latest games, boasting being one of the coolest gaming laptops on the market.
Although designed for portability, the OMEN Transcend 14 is also incredibly powerful, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 185H6 paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. Impressively, it achieves this while remaining ultra-light at only 1637g and remains robust thanks to a high-strength aluminum chassis. This build quality ensures the laptop is durable enough for travel and convenient to carry during daily commutes but still brings the power to play the latest AAA titles wherever you may be.
“Although designed for portability, the OMEN Transcend 14 is also incredibly powerful, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 185H6 paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. “
To bring these games to life, the OMEN Transcend 14 gaming laptop features a fantastic 120Hz 2.8K OLED display with a 0.2ms response time that features IMAX Enhanced certification. With rich, inky blacks and vibrant, eye-popping colours, this display enhances how games are meant to be played, bringing various immersive game worlds to life. While LED panels are commendable, OLED technology elevates the experience in a way that is hard to compete with, especially when gaming is a priority.
While the OMEN Transcend 14 is built to be a gaming powerhouse, it also serves as a fantastic creative laptop, especially for video editing. The Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU provides ample power to run the latest software from Adobe, DaVinci, or other developers, and the built-in AI cores enable cutting-edge video features like AI transcription without relying on cloud processing for the heavy lifting. Combined with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-7467 RAM, this laptop can handle even the most intensive creative tasks with ease.
Thankfully, once internet access is available, the built-in Wi-Fi 7 enables the utilization of today’s fastest speeds to accomplish any creative task with ease. This laptop is designed to be mobile without compromising performance, a feature increasingly important in the age of the content creator.
This capability is further enhanced by the impressive over 11 hours of battery life in Eco mode when using the integrated Intel Arc graphics. This duration is more than sufficient for most long flights, and in 2024 Intel Arc can competently handle more intense games. While it may not compare with the RTX 4070, its performance capabilities can be surprisingly robust. Additionally, even when seeking to maximize gaming performance, the included 140W USB Type-C adapter allows for up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes.
The touchpad on the OMEN Transcend 14 is exceptionally good, providing a pleasant experience for web browsing and content creation. It is optimally sized to maximize laptop usability, particularly when on a plane or in a hotel room. Adding the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Mouse enhances your gameplay, creating the perfect gaming setup for those who prefer not to use touchpads and aim to remain as portable as possible. This compact and precise mouse retains the quality of larger models, including a 26k sensor, dual wireless mode connectivity, and dust-proof HyperX switches, all in a highly portable package.
“HP Canada has enhanced its PC lineup with the OMEN Transcend 14, a gaming laptop that features an impressive array of capabilities, a sleek design, and the power to handle any required tasks.”
There is a particular satisfaction in pairing a solid laptop with a good mouse; it allows one to fully leverage everything the machine has to offer. While gaming can technically be accomplished with the touchpad, it is seldom ideal, no matter the quality, and here, a mouse truly makes a difference. Travelling with all necessary accessories can be cumbersome, but the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Mouse, for $119.99 CAD, makes this as effortless as possible.
Priced at $2,999.99 CAD, the OMEN Transcend 14 is an impressive machine that offers the necessary power and performance while being incredibly portable. Although the built-in speakers provide excellent audio, there are times when one might prefer not to broadcast their latest creation or the sounds from a game like Cyberpunk 2077. In such cases, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless Gaming Headset complements the laptop, creating an unbeatable combination.
Going beyond gaming and priced at $209.99 CAD, the HyperX Cloud III wireless gaming headset delivers fantastic sound and boasts signature comfort and durability, designed to sound great both at home and on the go. With angled 53mm drivers, the headset produces impeccable audio that enhances games, videos, and content creation, offering a powerhouse experience that is hard to beat. Combined with a crystal-clear 10mm microphone, it allows users to jump into online sessions from a hotel room or tournament, providing a desktop-level audio experience.
HP Canada has enhanced its PC lineup with the OMEN Transcend 14, a gaming laptop that features an impressive array of capabilities, a sleek design, and the power to handle any required tasks. With its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H6 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU and ultra-lightweight, users have everything necessary to maximize their gaming or content creation at home or on the go. We have finally reached a point where you no longer have to choose between portability and performance, and HP has found a way to bring it all together in an unbeatable package with the OMEN Transcend 14 laptop.
