Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 vs HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
47 Overall Score
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HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
HP
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
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HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 3
Cooling 3
Battery life 4
Value for money 3
Scores
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Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 | HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2256 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.28 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | — | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average cpu (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (25th percentile)
HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.