The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks and gaming due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it comes with a higher price tag, more weight, and could be less portable. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is more affordable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around, but with its less capable processor and basic integrated graphics, it's better suited for less demanding general use and not ideal for gaming or heavy multitasking. If your usage primarily involves web browsing, office productivity, and streaming media, and budget is a concern, the HP could be a suitable choice. However, if you require a laptop for gaming, 3D modeling, or other performance-heavy tasks, and are willing to invest more, the ASUS is better equipped to handle those needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with a more powerful CPU and GPU plus a larger and higher-quality IPS screen, handles demanding applications and provides more enjoyable visuals but is relatively less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP 250 G10, which offers more RAM and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life but falls short with a lower resolution TN screen and less impressive CPU performance, making it more suited for basic tasks and users prioritizing mobility over power.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
5.7/10
5.2/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a better gaming and 3D experience because it is equipped with a more powerful NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the HP 250 G10 which has a weaker Intel UHD Graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. The ASUS also benefits from a higher resolution screen which contributes to better screen quality, a key factor in gaming and graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
5.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 excels in engineering and design tasks because it features a powerful Intel i5 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, and a large, high-quality IPS display, which are essential for demanding software used in these fields.
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F17, while offering a resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate, impacting the smoothness of fast-paced content. The HP 250 G10's screen quality doesn't meet the demands for general use, with its lackluster resolution and brightness failing to provide a vibrant and sharp visual experience. Neither model adequately covers the wide color gamuts needed for professional engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is critical.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
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 F17 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 F17 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
$1,000
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"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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