HP Omen 14 (2025) Review - They Fixed the Biggest Problem!

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HP Omen 14 (2025) Review – The latest Omen Transcend 14 addresses the major issues from last year, offering a refined design, improved build quality, and a slimmer, lighter chassis. Inside, the laptop features a robust set of ports, a high‑refresh OLED display with excellent color accuracy, and a well‑balanced thermal system that keeps the keyboard and chassis comfortable during extended gaming sessions. Performance is strong across all modes, with the integrated GPU and CPU delivering solid frame rates in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, and Black Myth: Wukong, while the 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for most modern games. Battery life is respectable, especially with the new power‑saving features, though the device still drains noticeably during sleep. The review also covers fan noise, speaker quality, and Linux support, concluding that the Omen 14 is a solid choice for 14‑inch gaming laptops, though it may not be the best option for those prioritizing maximum performance or battery endurance. HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025) Review Timestamps: 0:00 HP Fixed its Biggest Problem 0:15 Design & Build Quality 0:56 Size & Thickness 1:08 Weight Compared to Other Laptops 2:01 Laptop Specs 2:31 Keyboard & RGB Lighting 3:24 Typing Test & Touchpad 3:48 Ports 4:10 Display Output Connections 4:28 Getting Inside 4:51 Internal Layout 5:00 Limited Upgrade Options & Problems 6:03 Wi‑Fi & SSD Speed 6:20 Speaker Test & Latencymon 6:56 Battery Size & Battery Saving Features 7:13 Battery Life Comparison - wow! 7:38 Battery Drain During Sleep 8:00 Cooling Design 8:15 Performance Modes in Software 9:15 Thermal Testing - Temperatures 9:49 Thermal Testing - Power Limits 10:30 Thermal Testing - Clock Speeds 10:39 Game FPS in Different Performance Modes 11:16 CPU Performance (All Modes) 11:27 Cinebench vs Other Laptops (Charger Connected) 11:46 Cinebench vs Other Laptops (Battery Power) 12:03 Does it Feel Hot - Keyboard Temperatures 12:47 Keyboard Hot Spot vs Other Laptops 13:06 Is it Loud - Fan Noise 13:52 Fan Noise vs Other Laptops 14:24 Optimal Performance / Fan Noise Modes 14:43 OLED Screen - Colors, Contrast, Brightness 15:23 Problems with OLED 15:47 Screen Response Time - It’s Fast! 16:02 Total System Latency - Time from Click to Action in Game 16:18 MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus & G‑Sync Status - Yikes! 16:43 Camera & Microphone Test 16:52 3x Game Comparisons 16:59 Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p & 1440p) 17:46 Alan Wake 2 (1080p & 1440p) 18:26 Black Myth: Wukong (1080p & 1440p) 18:56 Ray Tracing & DLSS Results 19:07 Is 8GB VRAM Enough? 19:54 3DMark & Content Creation 20:10 BIOS 20:18 Linux Support - One Problem… 20:25 Pricing, Availability & Laptop Deals 21:38 Is Omen 14 Worth Buying? Good & Bad Summary 22:46 Bottom Line - Who Should / Should Not Buy This Laptop 23:22 Comparing All 14” Gaming Laptops 23:28 A Better 14” Option?