HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1047nr 16"

HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1047nr 16"

By HP · Laptops · Phones & Computers

  • 16 in diagonal WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS anti-glare display, 240 Hz, 400 nits
  • Intel Core i7-14700HX processor (20 cores, 28 threads)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6
  • 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM
  • 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

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Summary

A slim 16-inch gaming laptop with a Core i7-14700HX, an RTX 4070 at 130 W, 32 GB of RAM and a 240 Hz WQXGA IPS screen, for buyers who want a thin chassis more than maximum GPU power. HP has discontinued this exact SKU and no review covers it directly, so check the warranty before you buy remaining stock.

Strengths

  • Slim, light magnesium-aluminum chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop.
  • 16:10 WQXGA 240 Hz IPS panel with 400 nits and full sRGB coverage.
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet cover a desk setup.
  • 32 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB Gen4 SSD leave headroom before upgrades.
  • Per-key RGB keyboard and a 1080p webcam with shutter and IR login.
  • Reviewers found the series runs reasonably cool under sustained gaming.

Weaknesses

  • No independent review of this exact SKU exists; the series reviews cover other CPU and display setups.
  • The slim chassis trades performance for size next to thicker 16-inch gaming laptops.
  • The RTX 4070 at 130 W is the same GPU used in laptops that cost less.
  • Fan noise gets loud under load, and battery life is 6-7 hours in video tests.
  • Only one M.2 slot, so internal storage cannot grow beyond the installed drive.
  • Omen Gaming Hub is needed for the MUX switch and power profiles, buried in submenus.

Verified specifications

ModelOMEN Transcend Laptop 16-u1047nr (product number 9P999UA#ABA).
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14700HX, 20 cores and 28 threads.
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6, 130 W TGP.
Memory32 GB DDR5-5600.
Storage1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Display16 in WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS anti-glare, 240 Hz, 400 nits, 100% sRGB.
Operating systemWindows 11 Home.
ColorShadow black aluminum.
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio jack.
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3; a refurbished unit lists Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Wired LANintegrated 10/100/1000 GbE.
Webcam2 MP / 1080p with privacy shutter and IR for Windows Hello.
Keyboardper-key RGB backlit.
Battery97 Wh lithium-polymer, 6-cell.
AC adapter200 W barrel connector.
Chassismagnesium-aluminum alloy.
Weightabout 4.62–4.82 lb (2.1 kg); PCMag measured 4.82 lb for the 2024 model.
Dimensions0.78 x 14.04 x 10.59 in (19.8 x 356.6 x 269 mm).
In the boxAC adapter and paperwork; some configurations add a HyperX Cloud II Core headset.
Warranty1-year limited manufacturer warranty.
Full research notes and sources

Display and build

The 16-u1047nr uses a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS panel at 240 Hz, 400 nits and 100% sRGB — the plain IPS option, not the OLED or mini-LED panels other configurations use. The magnesium-aluminum chassis is slim at 0.78 in and light at roughly 4.62–4.82 lb. Reviewers of the series call the metal body sturdy, though PCMag said it still feels plastic-like, and the touchpad’s click depth is shallow. In r/HPOmen, one owner reported the screen popping out from the frame when opening the lid and was told only offsite repair was available, though it is unclear whether that post was about this exact model.

Performance, thermals and noise

This SKU pairs a Core i7-14700HX (20 cores, 28 threads) with an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU at 130 W. Reviews of other Transcend 16 configs found the slim body runs 5-10% slower than average for the same CPU; Notebookcheck measured that on a 2023 unit with an i9. Tom’s Hardware saw a CPU package at 76.8°C and GPU at 70.7°C under sustained gaming, but PCMag called the fans loud under load. No thermal test of this exact i7 SKU was found.

Battery, upgrades and support

The 97 Wh battery lasted 6:22 to 7:16 in reviewers’ video playback runs, so plan on short unplugged sessions. It charges through a 200 W barrel adapter, not USB-C. Inside, the bottom panel comes off with six Phillips screws and you get two SO-DIMM slots, one M.2 2280 SSD slot, a wireless card and the battery as user-upgradable parts — but only one M.2 slot. HP has discontinued this exact SKU, its standard warranty is 1 year, and a Micro Center refurbished unit carries 90 days.

Is it worth it?

HP discontinued this SKU, so remaining stock comes from third-party sellers rather than a current new listing, and it may be discounted. The 2024 Transcend 16 line launched at $1,699 (CES 2024), and the base model started at $1,249.99 (PCMag). Reviewers judged the pricier i9 mini-LED and OLED builds at around $2,500–$3,049 as expensive for the power delivered, while PCMag called the $2,319.99 Core i7 configuration more reasonable. If you want the most GPU performance per dollar, a thicker 16-inch machine will beat this thin chassis.

Which model this is

This page covers the HP OMEN Transcend Laptop 16-u1047nr, product number 9P999UA#ABA, a 2024 model with the 14th-gen i7-14700HX and an IPS panel. It is not the 2023 Transcend 16 with 13th-gen CPUs and mini-LED, nor the 14-inch Transcend 14. A Micro Center refurbished unit lists the same product number as 9P999UAR#ABA with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, which suggests a later production revision.

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