MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) 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.

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.09 kg
Colour Black Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - 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 Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - u0004na
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