HP
HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2024
89
/ 100
From $2,399
VS
Apple
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
M3 · 16GB · 2024
89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black lands at 89 and MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black 89
vs 89 MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Score breakdown
HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
89 cpu 89
gpu 84
display 86
battery 79
portability 86
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 84
display 86
battery 79
portability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black | MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M3 |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | — |
| Color | Black | — |
HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black vs MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Which is better, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black or MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black worth the price? +
At $2,399, HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does HP OMEN Transcend 16 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black or MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.