ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs HP Omen Transcend 14
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)189 PPI #16
HP Omen Transcend 14243 PPI #7
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)500 nits #13
HP Omen Transcend 14600 nits #7
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)100% #1
HP Omen Transcend 14100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)240 Hz
HP Omen Transcend 14120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 22% higher pixel density (243 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 36cm.
- Brightness: advantage HP Omen Transcend 14 — Similar SDR brightness (410 vs 390 nits), but the HP Omen Transcend 14 leads in HDR peak (600 vs 500 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 14" |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits | 390 nits |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 36cm |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 2025 | HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" (Better) | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 243 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 36cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits (Better) | 390 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or HP Omen Transcend 14?
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 243 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The HP Omen Transcend 14 requires 36cm vs 46cm for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) to reach retina quality.
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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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