Not a (too) flashy design, so that even creative professionals can work with it. Includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070.

We are rarely able to introduce gaming laptops to a specialist audience. They are often too obvious and say “I am a gamer”, which not everyone wants. However, there is often interesting hardware inside, including for creative professionals. The HP Omen Transcend 14 finds a good middle ground that still offers plenty of options for gamers without standing out too much.

The laptop is available in two chip variants, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H or Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR5) in tandem. The top model has 32 GB of RAM on board and 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage. It comes with WiFi 6E as standard, but you can also add a WiFi 7 option. The latter will only be compatible with Windows 11 from the new 24H1 update coming in April.

The 14-inch screen is OLED (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) with a variable refresh rate of 48 to 120 Hz. There is a Full HD webcam above the screen. The colorful RGB keyboard, as you see in the photos, can be turned off for a more sober appearance.

There is no lack of connectivity with 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x HDMI (v2.1) and a jack connection. Unfortunately not a card reader for creative professionals.

According to HP, the 71 Wh battery in the 14-inch model lasts for 11.5 hours of light office work. A 140-watt USB-C charger is included. The laptop weighs 1,637 grams and measures 333 x 233 x 18 mm.

An official price or availability for Europe is not yet known. In the USA you can pre-order the device starting today. The price starts at 1,370.20 euros plus VAT.

HP Omen Transcend 16

The existing HP Omen Transcend 16 will be upgraded to the new, simple design and with the latest Intel chips. For the first time, the 16-inch model also has an OLED option with a WQHD resolution at 240 Hz.

This roomier chassis houses an HX chip from Intel, with the top configuration being the Intel Core i9-14900HX. Additionally, you have the same options as the 14-inch model above, except that in addition to OLED, you can also opt for a traditional IPS LCD variant to reduce costs.

The connectivity is slightly better: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x RJ-45, 1x HDMI (v2.1) and a jack connection.

The latest version with OLED option will be available in the USA from January 10th for the equivalent of 1,735.50 euros plus VAT. It is not yet known when and at what euro prices the notebook will come to Europe.