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Updated January 12, 2024·
Since you are interested in the comparison between the Gateway 14.1" laptop and the HP 250 G10, especially considering the price difference, I’ll focus on the main aspects that differentiate these two laptops to help you make an informed decision. The Gateway may be less expensive, but you should consider if it meets your requirements for performance, battery life, and build quality. The HP might offer better durability, support, and possibly a more robust hardware configuration which could translate into better performance for more demanding tasks like running multiple programs simultaneously or more complex software. If portability and battery life are paramount, the lighter model with longer battery life would be preferable. Keep in mind that for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, you'd want a laptop with a dedicated graphics card and plenty of RAM. Evaluate what you will mainly use the laptop for and if the savings on the Gateway justify any compromises in performance or build quality compared to the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
5.8
6.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
6.0
5.3
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you need a laptop for general activities like browsing the web and using office applications, the Gateway's fair screen quality, with better resolution and brightness, will be suitable for those tasks, whereas the HP's lower quality display may not be as clear or vivid. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is key, the Gateway offers fair performance because it covers a wider range of colors compared to the HP, which might make colors look less true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gateway's screen isn't ideal due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion, while the HP also falls short in delivering the high-refresh experience preferred for those uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 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
5.1
6.0
The HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$99
$349
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.7
3.5/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 250 G10 and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 14.1" and HP 250 G10 are considered poor for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because they both utilize integrated graphics, Intel UHD Graphics 600 and Intel UHD Graphics respectively, which are not powerful enough for demanding graphics processing. Additionally, they are limited by a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can restrict smooth gameplay and detailed 3D rendering compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with its low-powered Intel Celeron processor and limited 4 GB of RAM, falls short for engineering and design tasks which demand more robust performance, while its better screen quality is underutilized due to the weak CPU and GPU. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 features more RAM, which is beneficial, but the combination of a basic Intel processor and weaker screen quality makes it unfit for the graphics and multitasking workloads typically associated with engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.8
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 250 G10 to be only fair for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 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 | 208 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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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