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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize higher performance for tasks like engineering or graphics-intensive programs, the Dell Latitude 5431, with its better processor and graphics, would be a better choice despite the higher price. Considering battery life, the Dell also offers better longevity, making it suitable for longer work sessions. On the other hand, if budget is a major concern and your tasks are more along the lines of general use like web browsing, document editing, and other non-intensive tasks, the HP 250 G10 would save you money. However, it has a lower-resolution screen and potentially less robust build quality. The HP's larger screen size provides a bit more screen real estate, albeit at a lower resolution, while the Dell's smaller screen has a higher resolution, which could be better for detailed work. The Dell also runs a more business-centric version of Windows with Windows 11 Pro, offering enhanced features over the Windows 11 Home edition on the HP. Additionally, the Dell is slightly heavier and less portable, but in turn, it provides more connectivity options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5431.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is better suited for general use because it features a more powerful Intel i5 CPU, which results in brisker overall performance for everyday tasks compared to the HP 250 G10's Intel N200 CPU. Additionally, the Latitude 5431 offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and IPS display type, contributing to clearer and more vibrant visuals than the HP's lower-resolution TN screen, making the Dell the more favorable option for typical usage scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is preferred for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are essential for intensive tasks, as well as its high-quality IPS screen with higher resolution, providing better clarity and color accuracy for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.4
6.2
7.1/10
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 Latitude 5431 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
6.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
6.1
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 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 Latitude 5431 offers a balance with its fair screen quality suitable for general use due to a decent resolution and acceptable brightness, making it sufficient for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals might find it serviceable because of its average color reproduction but it may not cover the wider color gamuts fully. Gamers will likely find the poor screen quality limiting, mainly because of a low refresh rate which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced graphics, although its resolution and panel type provide a basic level of clarity for less demanding 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
6.0
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
$950
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5431 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5431 offers fair performance in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its more capable integrated Intel i5-1250P Iris Xe graphics, whereas the HP 250 G10 falls short because it relies on the comparatively weaker Intel UHD Graphics from the N200 series. While both have similar screen refresh rates that are not ideal for high-end gaming, the overall GPU capability in the Dell model gives it an edge for such activities.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP 250 G10 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 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 | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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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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