When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the HP 250 G10, consider your needs carefully. The ASUS is more expensive but offers high performance suitable for gaming, intensive engineering tasks, and graphics work, thanks to its advanced processor and powerful graphics card. It also has a high-quality display and a durable build, but this comes at the cost of portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP is much more affordable, lighter, and thus easier to carry, making it a good fit for general use or business tasks that don't require significant computing power. However, its performance and display quality are considerably lower than the ASUS, which might not be suitable for demanding software or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is favored for general use due to its superior CPU and GPU, which offer better performance, and its high-quality IPS screen with better color coverage and brightness enhances viewing experience, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the HP 250 G10 has a less powerful CPU and an inferior screen quality with a lower resolution TN panel, but it gains an advantage in portability with its lighter weight and better battery life, even if it falls short in performance and display for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very 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
8.2/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is superior for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, abundant RAM, and quality IPS screen, which are critical for demanding software and visual clarity. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 lacks in these areas with a less capable Intel N200 processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, less storage space, and a lower quality TN display, making it less suitable for intensive engineering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15's superior resolution and brightness offer a clear, vivid display, whereas the HP 250 G10's display is dimmer and less sharp, compromising the viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS's color coverage with wider color gamuts ensures more accurate color representation, crucial for design precision, while the HP falls short in color fidelity. Conversely, in gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate hampers smooth motion rendering, a drawback that is less critical for the HP given its overall poor screen performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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