The Gigabyte G5, being more expensive, offers better performance with a powerful Intel Core i5 processor, higher-end Nvidia graphics for gaming or 3D tasks, and a faster refresh rate display, making it suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, engineering, or content creation. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is significantly less expensive, with more moderate specs like an Intel N-Series processor and integrated graphics, which makes it better suited for general use such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption. The Gigabyte G5 will provide superior gaming and multitasking experiences at the expense of being heavier and potentially having shorter battery life, while the HP 250 G10 offers portability and longer battery life at the cost of lower performance. The choice depends on whether you prioritize higher performance and special features or portability and price efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 is suited for general use thanks to its capable Intel i5 processor and adequate RAM, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life may not appeal to those requiring portability. In comparison, the HP 250 G10 offers good portability and also has satisfactory RAM for general tasks, but it has a less powerful Intel N200 processor and a lower resolution TN screen, which might disappoint users looking for better performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
5.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU which are crucial for engineering and design tasks that demand high processing and graphic rendering capabilities, while also offering a higher quality IPS screen for better color accuracy and viewing angles.
Content Creation
7.2/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 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 G5's screen, while not exceptional, offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, and its panel type is acceptable for general use. For engineering and design, its color coverage is not ideal, lacking in the broad color gamuts preferred for precision work. In gaming and 3D contexts, the G5's refresh rate falls short, providing a less smooth visual experience that is critical for fast-paced interactions.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
7.2/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$349
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the HP 250 G10 costs $349.
The Gigabyte G5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
"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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