The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a high-end laptop designed for performance-intensive tasks and gaming with a better display, graphics card, and processor, at the cost of higher price and less portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option with limited performance capabilities suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. It’s lighter and potentially has better battery life, making it more portable but less suitable for demanding applications or games. Consider how much you value performance over price and portability to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for its high-performance CPU, plentiful RAM, and superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for a wide range of tasks and multimedia enjoyment, although it's heavier and has a lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 outperforms the HP 250 G10 for gaming and 3D tasks because it includes a high-end Nvidia RTX graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate, which are crucial for rendering complex graphics smoothly. In comparison, the HP 250 G10's basic Intel UHD Graphics and lower screen refresh rate limit its ability to handle demanding games and 3D applications effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, making it excellent for demanding tasks. Conversely, the HP 250 G10, while more portable, falls short with a less powerful processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-resolution screen, thus providing a poorer experience for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
7.7/10
6.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0/10
5.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it great for general use and engineering, but its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops can make fast-paced 3D games less smooth. The HP 250 G10's lower resolution and brightness may result in less crisp and vivid images, which is not ideal for any use case, especially for tasks requiring attention to detail, such as engineering or design. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work due to their screen refresh rates not being as high as those typically found in gaming-focused laptops.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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