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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need high performance for tasks like video editing or gaming, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is a better choice due to its superior processing power and build quality. However, it is significantly more expensive and may have a shorter battery life than the HP 250 G10. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is more affordable and suited for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback. It is also likely to be heavier and less sleek than the Dell, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Consider your budget and what you'll mainly use your laptop for when deciding. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
6.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use with its superior CPU and RAM, high-resolution OLED screen, and longer battery life, alongside excellent portability, which is suited for performance-intensive tasks and on-the-go usage. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 has a more basic CPU and RAM configuration, lower screen quality, and shorter battery life, catering to users who prioritize cost-effectiveness and essential functions over high performance and premium features.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful integrated graphics and a high-resolution OLED screen that provides crisp visuals and vibrant colors. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 is limited by its basic integrated graphics and lower-quality TN screen with a lower resolution, which results in less detailed and less vivid images.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
5.3
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 XPS 13 Plus boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy and brightness well-suited for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial. However, its standard refresh rate limits its performance for gaming and 3D applications, which require quick screen updates for smooth visuals. In contrast, the HP 250 G10's lower resolution and brightness, along with a limited color palette, hinder its effectiveness across all mentioned tasks, from general viewing to color-sensitive work and fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 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 | 374 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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