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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're looking for high performance, particularly for tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, or software development, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is a strong option, offering robust capabilities and a high-quality display. However, its higher price reflects this premium performance and build quality. If you prioritize portability and battery life for everyday tasks such as browsing, office applications, and media consumption, and are more sensitive to price, the HP 250 G10 could be sufficient for your needs and offer a much more budget-friendly choice. The tradeoff with the HP is in performance and build quality, which are typically inferior to the MacBook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent 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 Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5
6.3
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers superior performance with its advanced CPU and integrated GPU, complemented by a high-quality RAM and a vibrant Mini LED screen, which contribute to its very good rating for general use. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, despite having the same amount of RAM, comes with a less powerful CPU and a basic screen, which lowers its suitability for general use to a fair level.
Gaming and AI
7.0
5.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its Apple M2 Pro GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz excels in 3D tasks due to higher graphics processing capabilities and a smoother display, while the HP 250 G10 falls short for gaming and 3D with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, many popular games are incompatible with macOS, which can limit the MacBook's gaming utility despite its superior hardware.
Engineering and Design
8.4
5.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is better suited for engineering and design tasks because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality Mini LED display with superior resolution and color coverage, whereas the HP 250 G10, despite having the same amount of RAM, is limited by a less capable CPU and GPU, and a lower-quality TN display with a lower resolution and weaker color performance. While both have good portability and similar keyboard quality, the MacBook Pro's higher build quality, better heat management, and less operating noise make it more suitable for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.5
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
8.4
6.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
9.2
5.3
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's screen boasts a high resolution and brightness coupled with advanced panel technology, making it sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its wide color gamuts provide the accurate color representation professionals need. However, its refresh rate is lower than what's ideal for 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker refreshes are key, despite its good resolution and panel type.
Battery
13.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
6.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
$1,700
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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 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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