HP EliteBook X G2a 14 vs HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
54.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip61.4
58.4chipGraphics87.6
54.3Displayspec-based38.4
57.3Batteryspec-based61.3
87.9Portabilityspec-based67.4
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G2a 142 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook X G2a 14 scores 60.9 against 60.8 for HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G2a 14
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
- 32% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 1.63 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 58
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD with HP Sure View 6 integrated privacy screen | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+60% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh | 71 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.11 kg+32% | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 14.3 mm+20% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | — | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (5Gbps), 3.5mm 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 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR camera | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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