For general use, the Acer Aspire Go 14 offers a better display with higher resolution and IPS panel technology, which translates to better color accuracy and viewing angles, making it more suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. It also has a more modern design with slimmer bezels and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio screen, enhancing productivity. However, if battery life is a priority, the HP 250 G10 might last a bit longer, although it has a lower-resolution TN panel that doesn't offer the same visual quality as the Acer's IPS display.
In terms of performance, the Acer's AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor and Radeon 610M GPU will provide better performance for light gaming, basic photo editing, and general multitasking compared to the HP's Intel N200 processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. The Acer also comes with 8GB of RAM, which is sufficient for most users' multitasking needs, whereas the HP has 16GB, giving it an edge in memory-intensive tasks.
For portability, the Acer is more compact and lighter, making it a better choice if you need to carry your laptop around frequently. The HP, while slightly heavier, could be a better fit if you value having a numeric keypad, which the Acer lacks.
Ultimately, if you prioritize display quality, performance, and portability, the Acer Aspire Go 14 is the better choice. But if you need longer battery life, a numeric keypad, and more RAM for specific tasks, the HP 250 G10 might be more suitable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 14
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Go 14.
Key differences
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.2/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
7.0/10
6.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire Go 14 is good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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
6.7/10
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has good build quality, while the HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Acer Aspire Go 14 and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
5.7/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire Go 14 and HP 250 G10 are both poor for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
5.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Go 14 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Go 14 to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
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The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a price of $350 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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How the Acer Aspire Go 14 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
"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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