If performance for engineering or intensive tasks is crucial, and you prioritize a large, high-resolution screen, the Asus Vivobook 17 may be worth the extra cost; it has a more powerful processor and graphics, plus a full HD display. However, the HP 250 G10 is more affordable, lighter for increased portability, and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and preferable for those on a budget. Keep in mind, the HP has a lower resolution and smaller screen size, which may affect your experience if visual clarity is important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 17.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which may be more visually appealing for general use, but it is heavier and therefore less portable than the HP 250 G10, which has a higher RAM capacity for potentially smoother multitasking despite its lower storage capacity and lower resolution display.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.8/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior screen quality, with an IPS display and higher resolution, and a more capable main processor that would better handle the demands of such tasks. Meanwhile, the HP 250 G10 has a lower quality TN screen with a lower resolution, a less powerful processor, and less storage, making it less suitable for these intensive tasks despite its lighter weight and more compact size, which may benefit portability.
Content Creation
7.0/10
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 Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
6.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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 Vivobook 17 offers a better experience due to its superior resolution and brightness, which makes for clearer and more vibrant viewing compared to the dimmer and less sharp display of the HP 250 G10. The Vivobook's screen displays colors more accurately, benefiting tasks in engineering and design where color gamuts are crucial, whereas the HP's lesser ability to reproduce a wide color spectrum can be a drawback for such professional work. When it comes to 3D applications, the Vivobook is held back by its refresh rate but still outperforms the HP, whose lower resolution and inferior panel type add to the shortfall in delivering smooth and detailed visuals needed for gaming and 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$349
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a better GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, providing an edge over the HP 250 G10. While both laptops have adequate processors and screen quality for everyday tasks, these components don't compensate for the HP 250 G10's limitations in handling demanding graphics tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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