HP Omen Max 16
HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) vs HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025)
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025) and Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
- Key differences: brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 1,600 nits brighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3024 × 1986 vs 2880 × 1800 px; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 0.23 kg lighter; integrated graphics model, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max GPU vs Intel Arc 140T; USB type C, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3 vs 2.
HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025) and Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) are closely matched
HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
62
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
60
Key differences
- BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 1,600 nits brighter
- Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 3024 × 1986 vs 2880 × 1800 px
- WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 0.23 kg lighter
- Integrated graphics modelApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max GPU vs Intel Arc 140T
- USB Type CApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 3 vs 2
Scores by Category
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 8 of 15 categories · Omen Transcend 14 (2025) wins 3
| Category | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)Omen Transcend 14 (2025) | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +16 | |
| Performance | +80 | |
| Battery | Tie | |
| Memory | +13 | |
| Design & Weight | +16 | |
| Processor | +13 | |
| Storage | +21 | |
| Integrated Graphics | +51 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +73 | |
| Ports | +5 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | +100 | |
| Sound | +61 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)Omen Transcend 14 (2025)
Omen Transcend 14 (2025) is 0.23 kg (16%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max).
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
Omen Transcend 14 (2025)
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
- No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.
HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025)
- RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Integrated Graphics
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Integrated graphics model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 36 GB13% more | 32 GB |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | N/A | No |
Storage
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 2 TB100% more | 1 TB |
Display
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Size | 14.2 in | 14 in |
Display resolution | 3024 × 1986 px | 2880 × 1800 px |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Response time | N/A | 0.2 ms |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 2,000 nits400% more | 400 nits |
Battery
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 72.6 Wh | 71 Wh |
Design & Weight
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm | 31.3 × 23.35 × 1.79 cm |
Weight | 1.4 kg14% less | 1.63 kg |
Performance
| Feature | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Omen Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | N/A | 34,215 |
Active cooling | N/A | Yes |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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