Alright HP, I'm Interested - HP Spectre X360 & OMEN Transcend 14
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Learn more about be quiet! at: lmg.gg HP has been making big moves in the 14" laptop scene and their new Spectre X360 and OMEN Transcend laptops prove that they're getting pretty good at it. With an OLED screen, big batteries, refined designs, and a lot of power, Alex is here to open them up to see how they made it all fit. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 The Spectre X360 14's new design 1:12 Sponsor - be quiet! 1:45 Back to the Spectre 5:26 Spectre 16 6:29 OMEN Transcend 14 10:41 Pricing and availability 10:55 Outro
The video opens with a CES 2024 hands-on look at HP's refreshed 14-inch laptop lineup, starting with the Spectre X360 14. The host highlights a refined chassis with rounded edges while keeping the signature diamond corner (a nod to past design). I/O includes Thunderbolt 4 ports at a 45-degree angle, a 3.5 mm jack, and USB-A, all housed in an all-aluminum build that weighs just over 3 pounds. The display is a standout OLED panel, offering a 2.8K resolution at 120 Hz with a brightness peak around 400 nits and excellent contrast. The webcam is a noteworthy 9 MP unit that performs well in challenging lighting, and HP’s keyboard and new haptic touchpad feature receive particular praise for feel and customization. The internals show a strong cooling approach with a duel-fan setup and a sizable battery, and the RAM is soldered at 32 GB with upgradable Wi-Fi and removable storage, signaling a premium, upgrade-friendly design in some areas. Finally, the host introduces the Spectre 16 as a larger, more capable option with an RTX 4050, and then shifts focus to the HP Omen Transcend 14, describing its power-centric design and all-USB-C power delivery approach for gaming on the go.
Topics · technology · laptops · ces-2024 · gaming-laptops · consumer-electronics
Questions answered
- What is the starting price for the Omen Transcend 14 according to the video's coverage?
- The video notes a starting price of $1499 for the Omen Transcend 14 based on CES information.
- What display technology and refresh rate do the Spectre x360 14 and related Spectre models use?
- The Spectre x360 14 uses an OLED panel with up to 2.8K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, with a battery-saving mode that lowers it as needed.
- Is the RAM on the Spectre 14 upgradeable, and what is the RAM configuration?
- The Spectre 14 in the video features soldered RAM at 32 GB, which is not upgradeable.