The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers better resolution and display quality, a versatile 2-in-1 design often at a higher price, while the HP 250 G10 provides more RAM for potentially better multitasking, a slightly larger screen but with lower resolution, and a lower cost. If you prioritize screen quality and versatility for tablet use, consider the Acer, but if budget and memory are your concern with standard laptop functionality, the HP might be your choice. Both have similar storage capacity and their own version of Windows operating system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.9/10
6.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development, though the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you're mainly using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a decent display with adequate brightness and resolution, making it comfortable for general use. However, for more color-sensitive work in engineering and design, this laptop's limited color range may not fully cover professional color standards, which could affect the accuracy of your visual work. Gamers and those working with 3D will find the Acer's screen less than ideal as well because its refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth motion, and while it's fine for casual use, the HP 250 G10 has low brightness and resolution, which makes it less enjoyable for any application requiring visual detail or clarity.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$390
$349
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $390 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is considered fair for general use due to its adequate CPU and RAM, one of the better screen qualities with higher resolution and IPS panel for better viewing angles, and silent fanless operation, balanced by less storage and shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, while having double the RAM, which is better for multitasking, is held back by a lower-quality screen (TN panel with lower resolution) and less impressive battery life, albeit offering a slightly larger screen size and a better portability score.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
5.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 250 G10 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers better gaming and 3D experiences thanks to its Intel UHD Graphics Xe which typically provides more graphical capabilities than the standard Intel UHD Graphics found in the HP 250 G10. Additionally, the Acer's screen has a higher resolution and IPS panel, which offers better screen quality over the HP's lower resolution TN panel, contributing to more visually appealing and vivid gaming sessions. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are not exceptionally high for gaming but the GPU and screen quality differences are notable.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
5.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 250 G10 are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is deemed fair for engineering and design use because it offers a balance of CPU performance with its Intel i3 and integrated UHD Graphics Xe, a higher-quality IPS display with better resolution, and convertible flexibility that can be advantageous in design work.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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