In helping you decide, consider that the ASUS ROG Strix G15 usually offers high performance suitable for gaming, 3D and machine learning tasks, which justifies its higher price. However, it may not be as portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is more affordable, likely lighter and thus more portable, with sufficient capabilities for general use and some engineering applications, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS. Assess your primary uses: intensive tasks favor the ASUS, while general use with better portability and cost-effectiveness favors the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 provides better performance for general use due to its high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, ample storage, and superior IPS display with higher resolution and refresh rate, although it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to HP 250 G10. The HP 250 G10 offers sufficient performance for basic tasks with an adequate Intel CPU and integrated graphics, a more portable design, and longer battery life, but it has less storage and a lower quality TN display with a smaller resolution.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 outperforms the HP 250 G10 in engineering and design due to its superior CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 vs. Intel N200), dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti vs. Intel UHD Graphics), and higher quality and resolution screen; all key for complex tasks and detailed visual work. Despite the HP 250 G10 being more portable and quieter, it falls short on the crucial aspects of performance and screen quality required for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
6.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 Strix G15 offers a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks but the lower refresh rate makes it less optimal for immersive gaming and 3D experiences. The HP 250 G10's display lacks in resolution, brightness, and color gamut coverage, which results in subpar screen quality for both everyday tasks and professional design work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the HP’s screen is further hindered by a low refresh rate that detracts from the smoothness and responsiveness needed in these applications.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 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
$1,249
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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