HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) vs HP ZBook X G2i 16
61.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip62.4
87.6Graphics77.3
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
61.3Batteryspec-based94.7
67.4Portabilityspec-based49.9
5 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)4 spec wins — HP ZBook X G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) scores 60.8 against 60.8 for HP ZBook X G2i 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 65% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 13,644 vs 8,256
- 28% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook X G2i 16
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 95% higher storage: 2,000 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 71 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8 GB) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644+65%Top 31% | 8,256Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 96 Wh+35% |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.63 kg+14% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+28% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A (5Gbps), RJ-45 (1Gbps), SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) | 5 MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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