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Updated January 12, 2024·
Let's consider your needs and preferences to help you choose between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 250 G10. If your priority is high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS Vivobook 15X generally offers better performance, but it comes with a higher price tag. The HP 250 G10, while more affordable, may not handle intensive applications as smoothly. If portability is key, the HP is likely lighter but could have a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS which might be bulkier. For general use like web browsing, document editing, and streaming, the HP should suffice and save you money. However, for creative or engineering professionals who rely on faster processing and better graphics, investing in the ASUS could be worthwhile despite its added cost and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher resolution IPS screen, providing better color representation and wider viewing angles, combined with its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega GPU, which are better for graphically intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP 250 G10's lower resolution TN screen and less powerful Intel CPU with basic UHD graphics hinder its performance in engineering and design applications, which often require more powerful processing and superior display quality.
Content Creation
7.1
6.2
5.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
6.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X is somewhat better.
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
6.2
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 Vivobook 15X offers a balance of resolution and brightness that satisfies general use needs, but for engineering and design tasks where accurate colors are crucial, its coverage of color gamuts isn't ideal. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 falls behind in general use due to inferior resolution and brightness, which impacts the overall visual experience. For 3D and gaming, the refresh rate is key, and while both laptops may not provide the smoothest experience, the ASUS edges out slightly due to a better panel type and resolution.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$349
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD Ryzen integrated graphics, offers better graphical capabilities for gaming and 3D applications compared to the HP 250 G10, which is equipped with less powerful Intel UHD Graphics. Both have the same screen refresh rate, but the ASUS delivers a higher resolution and uses an IPS panel for better screen quality, while the HP's lower-resolution TN panel is less ideal for such tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
HP 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"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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