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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell G15 5520 and the HP 250 G10, consider your needs and budget. The Dell G15 5520, being more expensive, generally offers better performance, making it suitable for gaming, intensive engineering tasks, and other demanding applications. However, it is usually heavier and may have less battery life, impacting portability. The HP 250 G10, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and may suffice for general use, like browsing the internet, streaming, and office tasks; it's typically lighter and may offer better battery life, making it good for carrying around. If your use is more casual and price is a significant factor, the HP could be a better choice. If you need higher performance for specific tasks, and the price is not a barrier, the Dell might serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a more powerful CPU for demanding tasks, a higher screen refresh rate, and a GPU suited for gaming which contributes to its good rating for general use, but it is heavier and provides only average portability. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10, while lighter and great in heat management, comes with a less capable CPU and inferior screen quality, making it fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
5.7
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a superior GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP 250 G10 lacks a robust GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, resulting in poorer gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, while both laptops' CPUs and screen quality are important, the GPU and refresh rate have a more significant impact on gaming and 3D tasks, further differentiating the Dell's capabilities from the HP.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very 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
7.9
6.2
9.1/10
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 Dell G15 5520 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
7.5
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.1
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 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 G15 5520 offers a display that provides sharp images and vibrant colors suitable for engineering tasks, thanks to its good resolution and color coverage, while general users will appreciate its brightness and clarity. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial. The HP 250 G10, on the other hand, falls short in providing the color accuracy required for professional design work and the visual clarity desired for everyday tasks, along with subpar performance for gaming due to its inferior refresh rate and overall display characteristics.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Dell G15 5520 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
$1,000
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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 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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