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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance for tasks like 3D modelling, machine learning, or gaming is a priority, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X will serve you better due to its higher-end components, but it comes with a higher price tag. The HP 250 G10, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. The ASUS also generally offers superior display quality and build, which could be important if you do creative work or prefer a premium look and feel. However, for those who value portability and longer battery life, the HP may be preferable as it is likely to be lighter with less power-intensive components. It comes down to your primary usage: if it's for everyday tasks, the savings with the HP could be significant, but if you need a high-performance machine, the ASUS might be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
6.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers better performance for general use with its more powerful CPU and GPU, larger and higher-quality OLED screen, and significantly more storage space, but it's heavier and less portable than the HP 250 G10, which still provides suitable RAM and adequate display for basic tasks and is lighter, making it easier to carry around despite its lower-resolution screen and less robust CPU. The Zenbook's long battery life and better screen also contribute to its higher suitability for varied and more demanding use cases, while the HP 250 G10 compensates with quieter operation and excellent heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.7
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outperforms the HP 250 G10 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is key for graphically intensive tasks, whereas the HP 250 G10 relies on much less powerful integrated Intel UHD Graphics. Additionally, the ASUS's OLED display not only offers better screen quality with higher resolution but also benefits gaming and 3D rendering, compared to the HP's lower-resolution TN panel, which does not support these activities as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.6
5.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU (Intel i7), dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 3060), and superior OLED screen quality with high resolution, which are crucial for intensive tasks and detailed visual work. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 falls short primarily because of its entry-level CPU (Intel N200), integrated graphics, and lower-quality TN display with a much lower resolution, making it less suited for demanding engineering applications and design precision.
Content Creation
8.5
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.2
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Zenbook Pro 16X provides vibrant colors and crisp images due to its superior panel type and higher resolution, resulting in a pleasing visual experience, while the HP 250 G10's lower resolution and panel quality contribute to its less impressive display. The Zenbook's excellent color accuracy and wide color gamuts make it suitable for engineering and design work, ensuring that colors are portrayed accurately and allowing for precise editing, which the HP 250 G10 fails to deliver because of its limited color range. Gaming and 3D applications demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, where the Zenbook Pro falls short compared to laptops tailored for gaming, whereas the HP 250 G10 offers an overall poor experience for 3D due to its low refresh rate and insufficient resolution and panel quality.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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