HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
The HyperX OMEN 16 gaming laptop is widely praised for its powerful performance, especially the RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, which handle demanding games smoothly. Users love the mechanical-feel keyboard, effective cooling, and the OMEN Gaming Hub software. However, common criticisms include a cramped keyboard layout causing typos, mediocre display quality (IPS not OLED), and high CPU temperatures under load. Overall, it's seen as an excellent value for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize performance over premium features.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 5060 GPU performance
- Responsive Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU
- Mechanical-feel keyboard with RGB
- Effective cooling system
- Excellent OMEN Gaming Hub software
Cons
- Cramped keyboard layout causing typos
- Mediocre IPS display quality (not OLED)
- High CPU temperatures under load
- Bloatware and ads in OMEN software
- Limited VRAM on discrete GPU
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
This HP laptop impresses with its powerful 16-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, and stunning 3K OLED display, delivering top-tier performance for both gaming and productivity. Users praise its premium build, excellent cooling, and long battery life in eco mode, though the soldered RAM and lower-wattage RTX 5070 GPU are noted limitations. The open-box value is frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Powerful 16-core Intel processor
- Stunning 3K OLED display
- Premium all-metal build
- Excellent cooling system
- Long battery life in eco mode
Cons
- Soldered RAM (no upgrade possible)
- Underpowered RTX 5070 GPU (75W max)
- Short battery life in normal mode
- Only two USB-A ports on right side
- Premium price without discount
Scores
Specifications
| HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 1.63 kg★ |
| Battery | 70 Wh | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.