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Updated January 12, 2024·

The decision between the HP 14" Laptop and the HP 250 G10 should be based on your specific needs and preferences. The HP 14" Laptop's higher price tag is generally indicative of better performance or additional features that justify the cost. If your tasks involve demanding applications or multitasking, the HP 14" may offer smoother, faster operation. On the other hand, if your computing needs are basic, such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback, the HP 250 G10 might be more than sufficient, saving you money without compromising much on the user experience. Consider also the weight and battery life; a more expensive model might be lighter and have longer battery life, making it better suited for travel. Ultimately, how important performance, portability, and battery life are to you compared to cost savings should guide your choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
  • Good for content creation
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
  • The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the HP 14" Laptop.

Key differences

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Content Creation

7.0
14" Laptop
250 G10
6.2
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop is good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.3
14" Laptop
250 G10
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

8.5 Hours
14" Laptop
250 G10
6.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$414
14" Laptop
250 G10
$330
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The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities

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General Use

6.7
14" Laptop
250 G10
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 14" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.8
14" Laptop
250 G10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 14" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both poor for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.0
14" Laptop
250 G10
5.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.

Software Development

6.8
14" Laptop
250 G10
6.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 14" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development.

Portability

Very Good
14" Laptop
250 G10
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.0
14" Laptop
250 G10
6.0
The HP 14" Laptop and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality.

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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP 14" LaptopHP 250 G10

GENERAL

Price
$414
$330
Release Date
October 1, 2021May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73''
Weight
3.22 lbs3.5 lbs
Width
12.76"14.17"
Depth
8.86"9.29"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel N200
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
21
Storage
256 GB128 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8.5 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 10801366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
265 nits250 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6/106/10
Portability Score
8.3/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Consumer Reports

Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."

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 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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