Considering the Dell Alienware m15 R7's advanced AMD Ryzen 9 processor, Nvidia RTX graphics, superior display resolution, and higher refresh rate, it's well-suited for intense gaming, 3D rendering, and demanding engineering applications. It also has a higher build quality but is heavier, making it less portable. On the contrary, the HP 250 G10, with its Intel processor and integrated graphics, is designed for everyday tasks and very light gaming, offering modest performance at a budget-friendly price. The HP is lighter and more portable but offers lower performance and screen quality. If performance in high-end tasks and gaming is your priority, and the cost isn't a major concern, go for the Dell, but if you need something for general use that's easier on the wallet and to carry around, the HP is your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels in general use due to its high-performance CPU and RAM, superior screen quality with high resolution and brightness, and robust build quality; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which might be a drawback for some users. The HP 250 G10, offering fair general use capability, has adequate RAM but a lower-tier CPU, and its screen offers lesser resolution and color coverage, but it compensates with better portability and quieter operating noise, making it a decent choice for users with moderate computing needs who prioritize mobility and quieter operation.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and offers a high refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the HP 250 G10 has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard refresh rate, which makes it less suited for such demanding activities.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, along with high-resolution IPS display, which makes it highly suitable for engineering and design tasks that require substantial computing power and accurate color reproduction. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10's less capable Intel processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics, and lower-resolution TN display limit its effectiveness for demanding engineering applications and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.3/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
8.2/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a high-resolution, bright display with a panel that delivers vivid colors, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming in general use, and detailed enough for engineering and design work with accurate color reproduction. However, its poor refresh rate detracts from gaming experiences, where smooth motion is key. Conversely, the HP 250 G10 has a display that lacks in brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, leading to a subpar experience across general use, engineering, design, and gaming activities, without the high refresh rate gamers seek.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very 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
$2,200
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
"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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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