Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the HP 250 G10 depends on your needs. If high performance for gaming or intensive tasks and a premium build are important, the ASUS is a better fit, though it's less budget-friendly. It also offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible. In contrast, the HP is kinder to your wallet, suitable for basic tasks and browsing but falls short in screen quality and power. The ASUS has a superior screen and graphics, perfect for creative work or entertainment, at the cost of higher price and less portability due to its weight. The HP, while lighter on features, is also lighter in weight, making it easier to carry around.
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU and GPU, high-quality screen with better resolution, brightness, and color coverage, and its lightweight, convertible design with a decent battery life, while the HP 250 G10, despite having a decent CPU and amount of RAM, falls short with a lower-quality TN screen, less impressive resolution, and a heavier build, which impacts its overall portability despite its excellent heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smooth visuals and fast performance. Conversely, the HP 250 G10 falls short for these tasks with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in less graphic performance and slower screen updates.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is superior for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, extensive RAM, and a high-quality, high-resolution IPS screen, which are crucial for heavy computational tasks and detailed visuals. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 falls short with a less powerful Intel N200 processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, a lower amount of storage, and a lower-resolution TN screen, which are less suitable for demanding engineering applications and design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0/10
6.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4/10
5.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers a high-resolution display and brightness that make it excellent for general tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, plus it covers a broad range of colors desired in professional design. However, for gaming and 3D, its slower refresh rate doesn't provide the smooth visuals that these activities often demand. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 falls short in producing crisp, bright images for everyday use, lacks the color accuracy for engineering and design, and its refresh rate and resolution are not suited to the fast-paced and detailed world of gaming and 3D work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good 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
$2,500
$349
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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