Detailed comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.69 cm | 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.09 kg |
| Colour | - | Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base) |
| DISPLAY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | - | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 16-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM770 |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | - | Dual speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | - | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN |
| BATTERY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Run Time | - | Video playback: up to 10 hours Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, imagepad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player | HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter |
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| Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
| Model Number | 293UK | u0004na |
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