The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers strong performance with a high-quality display suitable for tasks like photo and video editing, gaming, or engineering software. However, it's heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is more budget-friendly and lighter, which could be more convenient for travel or everyday tasks. The display and performance might be less robust, suited for general use rather than intensive tasks. When considering these options, reflect on whether performance and display quality or price and portability are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
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 S 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides a better overall experience for general use with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, higher screen resolution, and larger storage, which allows for smoother multitasking and clearer visuals. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, while lighter and with a lower noise level for better portability and quieter operation, offers a less powerful Intel N200 CPU and lower screen resolution, impacting performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.7/10
3.7/10
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
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair 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
7.1/10
5.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 boasts more advanced CPU and GPU, which are crucial for handling engineering and design applications, along with superior screen quality that benefits detailed visual tasks. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10's less powerful CPU and GPU, combined with its lower-resolution screen, make it less suitable for performance-intensive engineering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
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 Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 offers a more suitable balance of resolution and brightness, making it more pleasant for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Vivobook's better color reproduction, with a wider range of colors, benefits professionals who need accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals and rendering, while the HP 250 G10's deficits in both color and refresh rate make it less ideal across all discussed scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
7.0/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
$908
$349
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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