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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choose the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that's lightweight and highly portable, ideal for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. Opt for the HP 250 G10 if you can invest more for a laptop with better capabilities, including more storage, more memory, and potentially better multi-tasking and basic application performance. However, consider that the HP 250 G10 is heavier, making it less portable but better suited for more demanding tasks that may benefit from the additional memory and larger screen. Neither is designed for heavy-duty gaming or professional-grade tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its modest CPU and RAM, small screen, and lower quality display, performs less adequately for general use than the HP 250 G10, which offers more RAM and storage, a larger screen, and better screen brightness, contributing to a fairer user experience despite both having similar battery life and portability limitations.
Content Creation
5.7
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
6.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
5.3
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop's screen should offer a clear, sharp image and be bright enough to use in various lighting conditions; screens that are dim, have low resolution or are made with inferior panel technology would be considered poor quality. Engineering and design professionals need accurate color representation for their work, so laptops that don't cover a wide range of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts would be seen as inadequate. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, smooth motion is crucial, which is facilitated by a high refresh rate, so laptops with lower refresh rates and mediocre resolution and panel types would fall short in this area.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$349
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the HP 250 G10 are not suited for gaming and 3D tasks because they have basic integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are not adequate for these purposes. Both have lower-end CPUs and TN displays with limited resolution and color coverage that fall short for demanding graphics and fast-paced gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.3
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a weaker CPU (Intel Celeron N4020) and less RAM (4 GB), which are insufficient for demanding engineering software, and its lower screen quality (TN panel with 1366 x 768 resolution) inadequately displays complex designs.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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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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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