HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black

Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2024

/ 100

From $2,399

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 5

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

/ 100

From $1,999

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black lands at 89 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black if…

✓Current-gen silicon
✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
✓Best-in-class speakers

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on gpu (92 vs 84).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 79).

Display

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on display (96 vs 86).

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,399).

HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black 89

94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Score breakdown

HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black

cpu 89

gpu 84

display 86

battery 79

portability 86

design 0

build 0

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

cpu 96

gpu 92

display 96

battery 92

portability 0

design 96

build 96

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HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec	HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
CPU	▲ Core i9-14900HX	Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
RAM	16GB	▲ 24 / 48 GB unified
Release year	2024	—
Storage	512GB SSD	512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Color	Black	—
Display	—	14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
GPU	—	16-core GPU
Battery	—	72.4 Wh
Weight	—	1.55 kg

HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black

Pros

+Current-gen silicon
+Competitive spec-for-dollar
+Manufacturer warranty

Cons

−Battery varies by config
−Some SKUs heavy
−RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros

+Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
+Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
+Best-in-class speakers

Cons

−8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
−No OLED option
−Notch in display

FAQ: HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Which is better, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black worth the price? +

At $2,399, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on gpu (92 vs 84). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 79). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.