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Updated January 12, 2024·
In selecting between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the HP 250 G10, consider how you value performance, build quality, and specific features against cost efficiency. The ASUS Zenbook 14X, being more expensive, likely offers higher performance, a sleeker design, and more premium features like a better display, faster processor, and possibly a lighter weight, making it suitable for more intensive tasks such as video editing, complex computations, or gaming. The HP 250 G10, while more affordable, may provide adequate performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption but could be less capable in handling demanding applications. Also, the HP may have longer battery life due to less power-hungry components, which is beneficial if you prioritize longevity over power. Assess what you need the laptop for and how much you're willing to invest to meet those needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
6.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X outperforms the HP 250 G10 in general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, superior CPU, dedicated graphics card, and larger battery, which offer better display quality, faster processing, enhanced graphics performance, and longer usage times.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.7
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia MX550 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the HP 250 G10, which comes with a lower-tier Intel UHD Graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the ASUS's CPU is more powerful and its OLED screen provides higher resolution and quality, while the HP's TN panel delivers lower resolution and less vibrant colors, impacting the gaming and visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7
5.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the HP 250 G10 has a basic processor and integrated graphics, making it less capable for such intensive use. Additionally, the Zenbook's OLED screen offers superior quality for design work over the HP's TN display, which has lower resolution and colour accuracy.
Content Creation
7.6
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.3
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that make it excellent for general use and detailed engineering work, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications which require smoother visuals. The HP 250 G10's screen falls short across all categories due to lower resolution and dimmer output that don't support fine details or rich colors for general tasks or professional design and engineering needs, plus a standard refresh rate that won't satisfy gamers or 3D artists looking for fluid motion. Overall, the Zenbook excels for productivity and creative tasks while the HP is more of an entry-level option where screen quality isn't the primary concern.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$777
$349
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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