Choosing between the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the HP 250 G10 comes down to your priorities. The MacBook Air offers a higher-resolution display, longer battery life, and a thinner, lighter design, making it ideal for those who prioritize portability and screen quality. It's also well-suited for tasks that benefit from the performance of Apple's M2 chip such as video editing or design work. On the other hand, the HP has a larger storage capacity and is more affordable. However, it has a lower-resolution screen and less powerful internals, which is suitable for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, but not for resource-intensive applications. If budget is a primary concern and your tasks are relatively lightweight, the HP might suffice, otherwise, the MacBook Air is the better choice for higher demand on performance and a premium experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good 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 15 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.3/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is better for general use mainly because of its superior central processing unit, greater screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage, and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. In comparison, the HP 250 G10, while offering more RAM which can be beneficial for multitasking, falls short with a lower-grade processor, poorer screen with lower resolution and less accurate colors, and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1864
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 15 (2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) with its M2 chip featuring a 10-core GPU is fair for 3D performance because its graphics processing is stronger and the screen quality is higher with an IPS panel and a much finer resolution, and it's important to note that many popular games do not run on the MacOS which limits gaming options on the MacBook Air.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.8/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) provides a superior experience for engineering and design due to its high-resolution screen, efficient Apple M2 processor with integrated graphics capable of handling complex tasks, and excellent build quality that includes a fanless design for silent operation.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very 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
8.1/10
6.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) 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
7.8/10
5.3/10
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air 15, with its high-resolution and bright display, provides clarity and vividness that elevates the general use experience. For engineering and design, this laptop's screen covers a wide color spectrum, which is essential for accurate color reproduction. However, it falls short for 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less than ideal for rendering fast-moving images smoothly.
Battery
15.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 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
Very Good
Good
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good 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 15 (2023) 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
$1,299
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."
"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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