To help you decide between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP 250 G10, consider your needs. The MacBook Pro is a high-end laptop with powerful performance, excellent for tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, or software development. It also offers a premium build and higher resolution display, but at a higher price point. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10, while more affordable, may have less power and a less impressive display, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption. If you value portability and long battery life, the MacBook Pro is typically better in these aspects. However, if your budget is limited and your computing needs are modest, the HP 250 G10 could be a more cost-effective choice. Consider these tradeoffs carefully when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good 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 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
6.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is preferred for general use due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, superior screen quality with high resolution, and long battery life, which collectively offer a more fluid and engaging experience, though it is less portable and heavier than the HP 250 G10. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 offers fair usability for general tasks with the same amount of RAM but a less potent CPU and lower screen quality, providing a decent performance at a more budget-friendly price point with the advantage of being lighter hence more portable, but with a significantly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is more suitable for 3D tasks due to its superior AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU, compared to the HP 250 G10's less capable Intel UHD Graphics. However, gaming on the MacBook Pro is limited since many games are incompatible with macOS, while the HP, although not ideal for gaming with its basic screen quality and refresh rate, runs Windows and is thus more compatible with a wider range of games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good 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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
6.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8/10
5.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display with bright and vivid colors, making it excellent for general activities and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut. The HP 250 G10 falls short in providing a clear and sharp image for general use and lacks the color accuracy needed for professional design tasks. For 3D applications, the MacBook Pro's screen falls behind because it doesn't have the high refresh rate that's essential for smooth motion, whereas the HP 250 G10's lower overall quality affects all usage scenarios, including 3D.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
10.0/10
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$349
$100
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$400
$500
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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