Dell XPS 15 OLED vs HP Omen Transcend 14
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED261 PPI #1
HP Omen Transcend 14243 PPI #7
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED500 nits #13
HP Omen Transcend 14600 nits #7
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED100% #1
HP Omen Transcend 14100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell XPS 15 OLED60 Hz
HP Omen Transcend 14120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 8% higher pixel density (261 vs 243 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 33cm.
- 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 15 OLED | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3456×2160 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm | 36cm |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 390 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W | 100 W |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell XPS 15 OLED 2023 | HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6" (Better) | 14" |
| Resolution | 3456×2160 (Better) | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 (Better) | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm (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 | 1 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) |
| 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 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell XPS 15 OLED or HP Omen Transcend 14?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 261 PPI compared to 243 PPI for the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED requires 33cm 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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