If affordability is a priority, the HP 250 G10 offers basic functionality for everyday tasks at a lower cost. The Apple MacBook Air, while more expensive, provides higher performance, a longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable and suitable for more demanding tasks such as video editing or graphic design. The MacBook Air also has a higher quality display and build, plus a better ecosystem for those with other Apple devices. Consider the HP if you need a simple, cost-effective machine, and the MacBook Air if your work demands top-notch performance and you're mobile often or invested in Apple's ecosystem. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.3/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air delivers a better general-use experience with a more powerful CPU, larger high-resolution display, and longer battery life, all in a lighter and slimmer design, while the HP 250 G10 offers more RAM but falls short in screen quality, portability, and battery life despite its larger display size.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1664
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 Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) with its own M2 chip, including an 8-core GPU, offers better graphics performance, making it more suitable for 3D tasks than the HP 250 G10, which comes with a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics based on the Intel N200. Moreover, while the MacBook Air can handle some 3D applications and offers a high-quality display, its limitation lies in the macOS platform, which isn’t compatible with many popular games, unlike the HP 250 G10 that runs Windows but is hindered by its lower-end graphics capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.8/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers a more powerful CPU and GPU in the form of the Apple M2, which is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Intel N200 and Intel UHD Graphics in the HP 250 G10. Additionally, with a higher-resolution IPS screen, the MacBook Air provides better visual clarity and color accuracy essential for design work, unlike the lower-resolution TN panel of the HP model, which falls short in screen quality.
Content Creation
7.9/10
6.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) 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
8.0/10
6.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very 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
7.6/10
5.3/10
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Air (2022) boasts a high-resolution, bright display with a panel type that excels in color reproduction, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where visual detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is a significant drawback for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 falls short in screen resolution and brightness for general tasks and doesn't support the wide color gamuts needed for engineering and design, while also lacking the high refresh rate necessary for enjoyable gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
15.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 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
Excellent
Good
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class 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.
Cost
$899
$349
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
"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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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