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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs HP Omen Transcend 14

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro

16.2" · 3456×2234 · Mini-LED
Optimal Viewing Distance 34cm
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HP Omen Transcend 14

14" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 36cm
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Specification Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro 2024 HP Omen Transcend 14 2025
Screen Size 16.2" (Better) 14"
Resolution 3456×2234 (Better) 2880×1800
Pixel Density (PPI) 254 (Better) 243
Optimal Viewing Distance 34cm (Better) 36cm
Panel Type Mini-LED OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None None
Response Time 3 ms GTG 0.2 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None DisplayHDR True Black 400
SDR Brightness 1000 nits (Better) 390 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 1600 nits (Better) 600 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000,000 1:1,000,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C
USB-C Power Delivery 140 W (Better) 100 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 89% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better)
Year 2024 2025 (Better)

Summary

The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro has higher pixel density (254 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro allows sitting closer (34cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro offers a larger 16.2" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro or HP Omen Transcend 14?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro has 254 PPI compared to 243 PPI for the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro requires 34cm vs 36cm for the HP Omen Transcend 14 to reach retina quality.

Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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