Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) vs HP Omen Transcend 14
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)254 PPI #2
HP Omen Transcend 14243 PPI #7
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)500 nits #13
HP Omen Transcend 14600 nits #7
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)100% #1
HP Omen Transcend 14100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)60 Hz
HP Omen Transcend 14120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 50cm. With nearly identical pixel density (254 vs 243 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage HP Omen Transcend 14 — Similar SDR brightness (400 vs 390 nits), but the HP Omen Transcend 14 leads in HDR peak (600 vs 500 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 254 | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 35cm | 36cm |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 390 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W | 100 W |
| Screen Size | 13.4" | 14" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) 2024 | HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13.4" | 14" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 254 (Better) | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 35cm (Better) | 36cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 390 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W (Better) | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) or HP Omen Transcend 14?
The Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) has 254 PPI compared to 243 PPI for the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) requires 35cm vs 36cm for the HP Omen Transcend 14 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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