For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display suitable for general use, content creation, and some light gaming, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is a strong choice. It offers a high-resolution screen with vibrant colors and wide color gamut coverage, making it excellent for media consumption and tasks that benefit from accurate color representation. The laptop's powerful processor and dedicated graphics card will handle demanding applications well, though it may not excel in intensive gaming or specialized engineering tasks due to its focus on general performance and battery life. It's also lighter and thinner, making it more suitable for on-the-go use.
On the other hand, if budget is a primary concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, the HP 250 G10 is a cost-effective option. It's equipped with a more modest processor and integrated graphics, which will suffice for everyday use but won't deliver the same level of performance as the ASUS for more demanding software. The HP's screen is less impressive, with a lower resolution and smaller color space, impacting the visual experience. However, its robust build quality and good keyboard make it a reliable choice for students or professionals who prioritize functionality and value over high-end features. The HP is also more expandable with additional RAM and storage slots, offering more room for upgrades down the line. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.3/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
7.9/10
5.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is very 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
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
8.6/10
5.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
7.4/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
$999
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
"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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