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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you're looking for a laptop primarily for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the HP 250 G10 may suffice and save you money. However, if your work involves more demanding applications, such as video editing, 3D modeling or software development, and you need improved performance and possibly a higher quality display, investing more in the Gateway 15.6" can be beneficial despite the higher cost. Always consider portability; if you're frequently on the move, a lighter and more compact laptop is preferable. Battery life is another crucial factor; a laptop that can last longer on a single charge adds convenience for travel and work on the go. It's also worth considering the build quality, warranty, and customer support from the brands, as these can significantly impact your experience over time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Gateway 15.6".
Key differences
General Use
7.0
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gateway 15.6" is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a more powerful CPU and a better-quality screen, contributing to its classification as good for general use, while the HP 250 G10's less capable CPU and lower resolution screen peg it as fair for general use. Additionally, while both have the same amount of RAM crucial for multitasking, the Gateway's larger storage and higher screen pixel density provide a more satisfying user experience for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.0
6.2
4.9/10
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 Gateway 15.6" 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.
Screen Quality
6.1
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gateway 15.6" has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, screen clarity and comfort are key, so the Gateway's fair screen quality, with its adequate resolution and brightness, provides a better experience compared to the HP's poorer display which may appear dimmer and less sharp. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is critical; the Gateway's fair color gamut coverage allows for more precise work than the HP, although professionals might find neither ideal. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Gateway falls short with its low refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth, but the HP's similar limitations mean it's also not well-suited for these demands.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$380
$349
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.7
3.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a more capable GPU, the Iris Xe, and a superior IPS display with higher resolution, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the HP 250 G10, which is equipped with a less powerful UHD Graphics GPU and a lower-quality TN panel with less resolution. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the screen quality and GPU of the Gateway make it fair for gaming, while the HP's lesser components result in poor gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.2
5.8
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Gateway 15.6" offers better performance for engineering and design due to its faster CPU, superior integrated GPU, and higher resolution IPS screen, whereas the HP 250 G10 is hindered by a slower CPU, weaker GPU, and a lower-resolution TN screen. Despite the Gateway being heavier and the HP having slightly better portability, both have sufficient RAM for basic engineering tasks, but the significant differences in CPU and screen quality are crucial for demanding software and detailed work.
Software Development
6.7
6.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gateway 15.6" and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 15.6" | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$380 | $349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | |
Shopping
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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