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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is the more expensive option, yet offers higher screen resolution, better CPU and graphics performance which is crucial for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. However, it's heavier which may impact portability. The HP 250 G10, while much less expensive, has a lower screen resolution and lesser performance, which might be fine for general use like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. You must consider whether the performance and higher resolution are worth the extra cost and weight in the Acer, or if the HP meets your needs at a more affordable price with less weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is rated higher for general use because it has a superior CPU and better screen quality with an IPS panel and higher resolution compared to the fair-rated HP 250 G10, which comes with a less powerful CPU and a lower-resolution TN screen. Additionally, the Vero 15 has a larger battery capacity, which contributes to better battery life and overall performance, making it more suitable for a wider range of tasks compared to the more portable but less capable HP 250 G10.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU (Intel i7-1195G7 and Iris Xe graphics), ample RAM space, and a high-resolution screen, which are very important for demanding tasks in engineering and design. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 is built with a significantly less powerful CPU (Intel N200) and GPU (Intel UHD Graphics), less storage space, and a lower-resolution screen, making it less suitable for those same tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
6.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 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
7.1
6.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 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
6.2
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the Acer Aspire Vero 15, its display offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but for engineering and design work, it lacks comprehensive color coverage necessary for precise visuals, and its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for fluid motion in gaming or 3D applications. The HP 250 G10's screen may not provide the clarity and vibrancy needed even for general usage due to lower resolution and brightness, and these shortcomings are more pronounced for engineering and design due to insufficient color accuracy, while gaming and 3D work will be hampered by both the modest refresh rate and lackluster resolution. In essence, the HP 250 G10 fails to meet the minimum expectations across the board, whereas the Acer Aspire Vero 15 meets the needs for general use but falls short for more specialized tasks that demand high color fidelity and swift image rendering.
Build Quality
6.5
6.0
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the HP 250 G10 mainly because it has a more capable GPU, namely the Intel Iris Xe, compared to the HP's less powerful Intel UHD Graphics for N200, and despite both having the same screen refresh rate, which plays a significant role in gameplay smoothness. Furthermore, the Acer's screen quality is superior with better resolution and IPS panel technology, offering better viewing angles and color reproduction which enhances gaming and 3D visualization experiences, compared to the HP's lower resolution TN panel which typically has inferior color accuracy and viewing angles.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PCWorld
Matt Elliott | October 2021
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
HP 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"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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