The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is a higher-end laptop with a significantly more powerful chipset and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming or heavy computational tasks, while the HP 250 G10 has budget components and is better for general use like web browsing, light productivity tasks, and media consumption. The ASUS also has a larger, higher-resolution display, which may enhance visual tasks, but it comes at the cost of additional weight making it less portable. The HP, on the other hand, is lighter and may be better for carrying around but has a lower quality display. The ASUS's higher price is justified by its performance and build quality, but if you have a tighter budget and don't require a laptop for demanding software or gaming, the HP might be the more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very 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 build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outshines the HP 250 G10 for general use due to its superior processor, ample RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which contribute to better performance, multitasking, and visual clarity. Although both have strengths, the A17's drawback is its bulk and weight affecting its portability, and the HP 250 G10, while lighter and more portable, falls short with a less powerful CPU, lower screen resolution, and less impressive graphical capabilities.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
8.3/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
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 A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is superior for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU, higher RAM capacity, advanced GPU, and higher screen quality, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, while more portable, falls short in these very important factors, making it unsuitable for demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.1/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
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 A17 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
9.2/10
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 A17 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
6.8/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 TUF Gaming A17 offers moderate clarity and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but its relatively slower refresh rate and less color-accurate display make it less ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. The HP 250 G10, with a display that lacks the sharpness and brightness preferred for general use and the advanced color representation needed for precise engineering work, also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Gamers and professionals in 3D fields would notice the limitations in fluid motion and visual detail, impacting their overall experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
$1,552
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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