If you're looking for a device that's tailored for gaming or more demanding creative work like video editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is the better choice with its dedicated graphics card and higher-end processor; however, it's heavier and might not be as easy to carry around. On the other hand, if your work mostly involves general tasks like web browsing, document editing, and presentation creation, and you prioritize portability and cost savings, the HP 250 G10 is adequate and will save you money. It won't perform as well with intensive applications, and its display and build quality are more modest. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out for general use due to its more powerful CPU, superior graphics card, and high-quality IPS display which make it suited for a variety of tasks including those that are more graphics-intensive. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10, while offering decent RAM and comparable portability due to its lighter weight, falls short with a lower-end CPU, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-resolution TN screen, which limits its performance and visual experience.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes with a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, whereas the HP 250 G10, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, may struggle with demanding graphics tasks. While both have capable CPUs and decent screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate differences primarily set them apart for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, a superior GPU designed for demanding tasks, and a higher quality, larger screen, all of which are essential for engineering and design workflows, whereas the HP 250 G10 has a less capable CPU, integrated graphics, and a lower resolution screen that hinder performance in such intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.3/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a superior display with better resolution and brightness, making it well suited for general activities such as browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design tasks, its wide color gamut provides more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D gaming, where a faster refresh rate is key for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,190
$349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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