Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Max vs HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Max 2023, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
Apple
71 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
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Max 2023, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
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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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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Max | HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M2 Max 38-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3456 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.18 kg | 1.63 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 71 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Max 2023, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.