ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
49.3Performance62.7
55Display38.4
86.7Battery61.3
42.5Portability67.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) scores 57.7 against 57.2 for HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 61
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 27% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 71 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+27% | 71 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+100% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.63 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 17.9 mm+19% |
| Material | — | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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